What is the difference between Amazon AWS and Lambda Labs?

Amazon AWS and Lambda Labs are both cloud GPU providers offering different pricing models, features, and GPU availability. Use our comparison tool to see real-time pricing and feature differences.

Which is cheaper: Amazon AWS or Lambda Labs?

Pricing varies by GPU model and usage requirements. Check our real-time comparison table to find the best deals for your specific needs.

Can I switch between Amazon AWS and Lambda Labs?

Yes, both providers offer flexible cloud GPU services. However, consider factors like data transfer costs, setup time, and specific features when switching between providers.

How many GPU models are available for comparison?

We track pricing for 10 different GPU models across both Amazon AWS and Lambda Labs, with 0 models available from both providers.

Amazon AWS vs Lambda Labs

Compare GPU pricing, features, and specifications between Amazon AWS and Lambda Labs cloud providers. Find the best deals for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Amazon AWS

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Amazon AWS GPUs

Lambda Labs GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $12.65/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 10Both available: 5Amazon AWS: 6Lambda Labs: 9

Showing 10 of 10 GPUs

Last updated: 11/30/2025, 3:52:22 PM

GPU Model ↑	Amazon AWS Price	Lambda Labs Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWSLambda Labs	$1.63/hr	$0.75/hr★ Best	↑+$0.88(+117.3%)	Shadeform Shadeform API
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.63/hour Updated: 2/24/2025 Lambda Labs $0.75/hour Updated: 11/30/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.88(+117.3%) Shadeform Shadeform API
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWSLambda Labs	$1.48/hr 8x GPU	$1.29/hr★ Best	↑+$0.19(+14.3%)	AWS Lambda Labs
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.48/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/31/2025 Lambda Labs $1.29/hour Updated: 3/9/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.19(+14.3%) AWS Lambda Labs
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWSLambda Labs	$1.48/hr★ Best 8x GPU	$14.32/hr 8x GPU	↓$12.85(89.7%)	AWS Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.48/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Lambda Labs $14.32/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/30/2025 Price Difference:↓$12.85(89.7%) AWS Shadeform API
B200 192GB VRAM • Amazon AWSLambda Labs	$10.58/hr★ Best 72x GPU	$39.92/hr 8x GPU	↓$29.34(73.5%)	AWS Shadeform API
B200 192GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $10.58/hour 72x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Lambda Labs $39.92/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/30/2025 Price Difference:↓$29.34(73.5%) AWS Shadeform API
GH200 96GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	Not Available	$1.49/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
GH200 96GB VRAM • Not Available Lambda Labs $1.49/hour Updated: 11/30/2025 ★Best Price Shadeform API
H100 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWSLambda Labs	$3.93/hr★ Best 8x GPU	$23.92/hr 8x GPU	↓$19.99(83.6%)	AWS Shadeform API
H100 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $3.93/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Lambda Labs $23.92/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/30/2025 Price Difference:↓$19.99(83.6%) AWS Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$4.33/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $4.33/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Not Available AWS
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	Not Available	$0.50/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • Not Available Lambda Labs $0.50/hour Updated: 11/30/2025 ★Best Price Shadeform API
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	Not Available	$0.80/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Lambda Labs $0.80/hour Updated: 11/30/2025 ★Best Price Shadeform API
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	Not Available	$4.40/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Not Available Lambda Labs $4.40/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/30/2025 ★Best Price Shadeform API

A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWSLambda Labs	$1.63/hr	$0.75/hr★ Best	↑+$0.88(+117.3%)	Shadeform Shadeform API
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.63/hour Updated: 2/24/2025 Lambda Labs $0.75/hour Updated: 11/30/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.88(+117.3%) Shadeform Shadeform API
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWSLambda Labs	$1.48/hr 8x GPU	$1.29/hr★ Best	↑+$0.19(+14.3%)	AWS Lambda Labs
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.48/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/31/2025 Lambda Labs $1.29/hour Updated: 3/9/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.19(+14.3%) AWS Lambda Labs
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWSLambda Labs	$1.48/hr★ Best 8x GPU	$14.32/hr 8x GPU	↓$12.85(89.7%)	AWS Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.48/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Lambda Labs $14.32/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/30/2025 Price Difference:↓$12.85(89.7%) AWS Shadeform API
B200 192GB VRAM • Amazon AWSLambda Labs	$10.58/hr★ Best 72x GPU	$39.92/hr 8x GPU	↓$29.34(73.5%)	AWS Shadeform API
B200 192GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $10.58/hour 72x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Lambda Labs $39.92/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/30/2025 Price Difference:↓$29.34(73.5%) AWS Shadeform API
GH200 96GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	Not Available	$1.49/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
GH200 96GB VRAM • Not Available Lambda Labs $1.49/hour Updated: 11/30/2025 ★Best Price Shadeform API
H100 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWSLambda Labs	$3.93/hr★ Best 8x GPU	$23.92/hr 8x GPU	↓$19.99(83.6%)	AWS Shadeform API
H100 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $3.93/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Lambda Labs $23.92/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/30/2025 Price Difference:↓$19.99(83.6%) AWS Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$4.33/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $4.33/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Not Available AWS
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	Not Available	$0.50/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • Not Available Lambda Labs $0.50/hour Updated: 11/30/2025 ★Best Price Shadeform API
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	Not Available	$0.80/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Lambda Labs $0.80/hour Updated: 11/30/2025 ★Best Price Shadeform API
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	Not Available	$4.40/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Not Available Lambda Labs $4.40/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/30/2025 ★Best Price Shadeform API

Features Comparison

Amazon AWS

Global Infrastructure
Extensive network of data centers across multiple regions worldwide
Pay-as-you-go Pricing
Flexible pricing model with no upfront commitments required
Advanced Security
Comprehensive security tools and compliance certifications
Auto Scaling
Automatically adjust resources based on demand
Integrated Services
Extensive ecosystem of services that work seamlessly together
Developer Tools
Comprehensive suite of tools for development, deployment, and management

Lambda Labs

Pros & Cons

Amazon AWS

Advantages

Broad range of compute options including GPUs
Highly scalable and reliable infrastructure
Pay-as-you-go pricing with cost optimization tools
Extensive global network of data centers

Considerations

Complex pricing structure
Steep learning curve for new users
Potential for unexpected costs without proper management

Lambda Labs

Advantages

Early access to latest NVIDIA GPUs (H100, H200, Blackwell)
Specialized for AI workloads
One-click Jupyter access
Pre-installed popular ML frameworks

Considerations

Primarily focused on AI and ML workloads
Limited global data center presence compared to major cloud providers
Newer player in the cloud GPU market

Compute Services

Amazon AWS

Amazon EC2

Virtual servers in the cloud with a wide range of instance types.

Amazon ECS

Fully managed container orchestration service.

Support for Docker containers
Integration with other AWS services

Amazon EKS

Managed Kubernetes service for container orchestration.

Certified Kubernetes conformant
Integrates with AWS networking and security services

Lambda Labs

Pricing Options

Amazon AWS

On-Demand Instances

Pay for compute capacity by the second with no long-term commitments.

Spot Instances

Use spare EC2 capacity at up to 90% off the On-Demand price.

Reserved Instances

Save up to 72% compared to On-Demand pricing with a 1 or 3-year commitment.

Savings Plans

Save up to 72% on compute usage with a 1 or 3-year commitment to a consistent amount of usage.

Lambda Labs

Getting Started

Amazon AWS

Get Started

1
Sign up for AWS
Create an AWS account to access the cloud platform.
2
Choose a compute service
Select from EC2, Lambda, or container services based on your workload needs.
3
Launch an instance
Configure and launch your first compute instance or container.
4
Set up security
Configure security groups and access controls for your resources.
5
Monitor and optimize
Use AWS CloudWatch and Compute Optimizer to monitor performance and reduce costs.

Lambda Labs

Get Started

Support & Global Availability

Amazon AWS

Global Regions

30+ regions and 100+ availability zones worldwide.

Support

Basic (free), Developer, Business, Enterprise support plans with varying response times and features. Extensive documentation, forums, and training resources.

Lambda Labs