What is the difference between Crusoe and Fluidstack?

Crusoe and Fluidstack 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: Crusoe or Fluidstack?

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 Crusoe and Fluidstack?

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 Crusoe and Fluidstack, with 0 models available from both providers.

Crusoe vs Fluidstack

Compare GPU pricing, features, and specifications between Crusoe and Fluidstack cloud providers. Find the best deals for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Crusoe

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Fluidstack

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Crusoe GPUs

Fluidstack GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $2.20/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 5Crusoe: 7Fluidstack: 5

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 1/13/2026, 4:48:10 AM

GPU Model ↑	Crusoe Price	Fluidstack Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • CrusoeFluidstack	$2.90/hr 2x GPU	$1.80/hr★ Best	↑+$1.10(+61.1%)	Shadeform
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.90/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 4/24/2025 Fluidstack $1.80/hour Updated: 3/31/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.10(+61.1%) Shadeform
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CrusoeFluidstack	$2.90/hr 2x GPU	$1.30/hr★ Best	↑+$1.60(+123.1%)	Shadeform API Firecrawl - Fluidstack
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.90/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 1/12/2026 Fluidstack $1.30/hour Updated: 12/17/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.60(+123.1%) Shadeform API Firecrawl - Fluidstack
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	$8.80/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $8.80/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 1/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
H100 80GB VRAM • CrusoeFluidstack	$3.90/hr	$2.10/hr★ Best	↑+$1.80(+85.7%)	Firecrawl - Crusoe Firecrawl - Fluidstack
H100 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $3.90/hour Updated: 12/17/2025 Fluidstack $2.10/hour Updated: 12/17/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.80(+85.7%) Firecrawl - Crusoe Firecrawl - Fluidstack
H200 141GB VRAM • CrusoeFluidstack	$4.29/hr	$2.30/hr★ Best	↑+$1.99(+86.5%)	Firecrawl - Crusoe Firecrawl - Fluidstack
H200 141GB VRAM • Crusoe $4.29/hour Updated: 12/17/2025 Fluidstack $2.30/hour Updated: 12/17/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.99(+86.5%) Firecrawl - Crusoe Firecrawl - Fluidstack
L40S 48GB VRAM • CrusoeFluidstack	$5.80/hr 4x GPU	$1.30/hr★ Best	↑+$4.50(+346.2%)	Shadeform API FluidStack
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $5.80/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 1/12/2026 Fluidstack $1.30/hour Updated: 6/2/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$4.50(+346.2%) Shadeform API FluidStack
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe	$3.45/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Firecrawl - Crusoe
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe $3.45/hour Updated: 12/17/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Firecrawl - Crusoe

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • CrusoeFluidstack	$2.90/hr 2x GPU	$1.80/hr★ Best	↑+$1.10(+61.1%)	Shadeform
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.90/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 4/24/2025 Fluidstack $1.80/hour Updated: 3/31/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.10(+61.1%) Shadeform
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CrusoeFluidstack	$2.90/hr 2x GPU	$1.30/hr★ Best	↑+$1.60(+123.1%)	Shadeform API Firecrawl - Fluidstack
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.90/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 1/12/2026 Fluidstack $1.30/hour Updated: 12/17/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.60(+123.1%) Shadeform API Firecrawl - Fluidstack
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	$8.80/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $8.80/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 1/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
H100 80GB VRAM • CrusoeFluidstack	$3.90/hr	$2.10/hr★ Best	↑+$1.80(+85.7%)	Firecrawl - Crusoe Firecrawl - Fluidstack
H100 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $3.90/hour Updated: 12/17/2025 Fluidstack $2.10/hour Updated: 12/17/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.80(+85.7%) Firecrawl - Crusoe Firecrawl - Fluidstack
H200 141GB VRAM • CrusoeFluidstack	$4.29/hr	$2.30/hr★ Best	↑+$1.99(+86.5%)	Firecrawl - Crusoe Firecrawl - Fluidstack
H200 141GB VRAM • Crusoe $4.29/hour Updated: 12/17/2025 Fluidstack $2.30/hour Updated: 12/17/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.99(+86.5%) Firecrawl - Crusoe Firecrawl - Fluidstack
L40S 48GB VRAM • CrusoeFluidstack	$5.80/hr 4x GPU	$1.30/hr★ Best	↑+$4.50(+346.2%)	Shadeform API FluidStack
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $5.80/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 1/12/2026 Fluidstack $1.30/hour Updated: 6/2/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$4.50(+346.2%) Shadeform API FluidStack
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe	$3.45/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Firecrawl - Crusoe
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe $3.45/hour Updated: 12/17/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Firecrawl - Crusoe

Features Comparison

Crusoe

Sustainable Computing
Powered by stranded and wasted energy sources to reduce carbon emissions
Fast Spin Up
Machines are deployed quickly when they are launched
Persistent Storage
Disk storage that can be used across multiple instances
SXM Support
Provides instances with NVIDIA SXM GPU interconnects
SLA Guarantee
Provider offers an SLA on uptime and performance

Fluidstack

Pros & Cons

Crusoe

Advantages

Great GPU availability for on-demand use
Affordable pricing for GPU instances
Environmentally sustainable approach using stranded energy
SLA guarantee on uptime and performance

Considerations

Limited GPU variety (primarily A100, A100_80G, and L40S)
Regional focus rather than global presence
Newer player in the cloud GPU market

Fluidstack

Advantages

Highly cost-effective (30-80% lower costs compared to major cloud providers)
Large-scale GPU availability (10,000+ NVIDIA H100 GPUs deployed)
Rapid deployment and scaling capabilities
Fully managed infrastructure with 24/7 support

Considerations

Relatively newer and smaller compared to major cloud providers
Primary focus on AI and ML workloads may not suit all use cases
Limited global presence compared to hyperscalers

Compute Services

Crusoe

GPU Instances

High-performance GPU instances powered by NVIDIA GPUs

Reserved Clusters

Large-scale reserved GPU clusters for enterprise and research workloads

Custom node configurations
Flexible interconnect options

Fluidstack

GPU Instances

On‑demand dedicated GPUs for AI workloads with competitive pricing.

Pricing Options

Crusoe

Fluidstack

Getting Started

Crusoe

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for Crusoe Cloud services through their website
2
Select GPU instance
Choose from available GPU types (A100, A100_80G, or L40S)
3
Configure storage
Set up persistent storage options for your workloads
4
Launch instance
Deploy your instance with fast spin-up times

Fluidstack

Get Started

Support & Global Availability

Crusoe

Global Regions

Strategically located data centers in low-cost energy areas of the United States

Support

Documentation, SOC II certified infrastructure

Fluidstack