What is the difference between Amazon AWS and Replicate?

Amazon AWS and Replicate 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 Replicate?

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 Replicate?

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 7 different GPU models across both Amazon AWS and Replicate, with 0 models available from both providers.

Amazon AWS vs Replicate GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 4Amazon AWS: 7Replicate: 4

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 4/28/2026, 6:06:44 AM

GPU Model ↑	Amazon AWS Price	Replicate Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$1.01/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.01/hour Updated: 4/28/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWSReplicate	$2.74/hr★ Best 8x GPU	$5.04/hr	↓$2.30(45.5%)	AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $2.74/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/28/2026 ★Best Price Replicate $5.04/hour Updated: 4/16/2026 Price Difference:↓$2.30(45.5%) AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWSReplicate	$6.88/hr 8x GPU	$5.49/hr★ Best	↑+$1.39(+25.3%)	AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $6.88/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/28/2026 Replicate $5.49/hour Updated: 4/16/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.39(+25.3%) AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$7.91/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $7.91/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/28/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
L4 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.80/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
L4 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.80/hour Updated: 4/28/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Amazon AWSReplicate	$1.86/hr★ Best	$3.51/hr	↓$1.65(47.0%)	AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
L40S 48GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.86/hour Updated: 4/28/2026 ★Best Price Replicate $3.51/hour Updated: 4/16/2026 Price Difference:↓$1.65(47.0%) AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Amazon AWSReplicate	$0.53/hr★ Best	$0.81/hr	↓$0.28(35.1%)	AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.53/hour Updated: 4/28/2026 ★Best Price Replicate $0.81/hour Updated: 4/16/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.28(35.1%) AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate

A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$1.01/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.01/hour Updated: 4/28/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWSReplicate	$2.74/hr★ Best 8x GPU	$5.04/hr	↓$2.30(45.5%)	AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $2.74/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/28/2026 ★Best Price Replicate $5.04/hour Updated: 4/16/2026 Price Difference:↓$2.30(45.5%) AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWSReplicate	$6.88/hr 8x GPU	$5.49/hr★ Best	↑+$1.39(+25.3%)	AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $6.88/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/28/2026 Replicate $5.49/hour Updated: 4/16/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.39(+25.3%) AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$7.91/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $7.91/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/28/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
L4 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.80/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
L4 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.80/hour Updated: 4/28/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Amazon AWSReplicate	$1.86/hr★ Best	$3.51/hr	↓$1.65(47.0%)	AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
L40S 48GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.86/hour Updated: 4/28/2026 ★Best Price Replicate $3.51/hour Updated: 4/16/2026 Price Difference:↓$1.65(47.0%) AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Amazon AWSReplicate	$0.53/hr★ Best	$0.81/hr	↓$0.28(35.1%)	AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.53/hour Updated: 4/28/2026 ★Best Price Replicate $0.81/hour Updated: 4/16/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.28(35.1%) AWS EC2 Pricing API Replicate

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

Replicate

Vast Model Library
Access thousands of open-source models including LLMs, image generators, and more
Simple API
Consistent REST API across all models with webhooks for async processing
Custom Model Hosting
Deploy your own models using Cog containerization
Serverless Scaling
Automatic scaling with cold-start optimization

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

Replicate

Advantages

Largest selection of open-source models on one platform
Simple pay-per-prediction pricing with no minimum
Easy deployment of custom models via Cog
Active community contributing new models daily

Considerations

Cold start latency for less popular models
Pricing can be unpredictable for high-volume use
Less optimized than specialized inference providers

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

Replicate

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.

Replicate

Pay-per-prediction

Charged per model run based on compute time and hardware

Free tier

Limited free predictions for new users

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.

Replicate

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up at replicate.com with GitHub or email
2
Get API token
Copy your API token from account settings
3
Run a prediction
Use the API or Python client to run any model

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.

Replicate

Global Regions

US-based infrastructure with global CDN

Support

Documentation, Discord community, email support