What is the difference between Crusoe and Vast.ai?

Crusoe and Vast.ai 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 Vast.ai?

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 Vast.ai?

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 17 different GPU models across both Crusoe and Vast.ai, with 0 models available from both providers.

Crusoe vs Vast.ai

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

Crusoe

Provider 1

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Vast.ai

Provider 2

GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Crusoe GPUs

Vast.ai GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $4.57/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 17Both available: 4Crusoe: 4Vast.ai: 17

Showing 15 of 17 GPUs

Last updated: 12/9/2025, 7:51:37 PM

GPU Model ↑	Crusoe Price	Vast.ai Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A10 24GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.16/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
A10 24GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.16/hour Updated: 12/7/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • CrusoeVast.ai	$2.90/hr 2x GPU	$0.87/hr★ Best	↑+$2.03(+233.3%)	Shadeform Vast.ai
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.90/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 4/24/2025 Vast.ai $0.87/hour Updated: 3/31/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$2.03(+233.3%) Shadeform Vast.ai
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CrusoeVast.ai	$2.90/hr 2x GPU	$0.50/hr★ Best	↑+$2.40(+483.5%)	Shadeform API Vast.ai
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.90/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 12/9/2025 Vast.ai $0.50/hour Updated: 12/6/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$2.40(+483.5%) Shadeform API Vast.ai
A40 48GB VRAM • CrusoeVast.ai	$8.80/hr 8x GPU	$0.29/hr★ Best	↑+$8.51(+2885.1%)	Shadeform API Vast.ai
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $8.80/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 12/9/2025 Vast.ai $0.29/hour Updated: 12/9/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$8.51(+2885.1%) Shadeform API Vast.ai
H100 80GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$2.27/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
H100 80GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $2.27/hour Updated: 6/25/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
H200 141GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$3.06/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $3.06/hour Updated: 6/25/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
L40 40GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.39/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.39/hour Updated: 11/17/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
L40S 48GB VRAM • CrusoeVast.ai	$5.80/hr 4x GPU	$0.44/hr★ Best	↑+$5.36(+1211.6%)	Shadeform API Vast.ai
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $5.80/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 12/9/2025 Vast.ai $0.44/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$5.36(+1211.6%) Shadeform API Vast.ai
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.16/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.16/hour Updated: 12/9/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.14/hr★ Best	—
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.14/hour Updated: 12/23/2024 ★Best Price
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.34/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.34/hour Updated: 12/9/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.13/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.13/hour Updated: 12/8/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.08/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.08/hour Updated: 12/8/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.20/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.20/hour Updated: 12/9/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.37/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.37/hour Updated: 12/9/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai

A10 24GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.16/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
A10 24GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.16/hour Updated: 12/7/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • CrusoeVast.ai	$2.90/hr 2x GPU	$0.87/hr★ Best	↑+$2.03(+233.3%)	Shadeform Vast.ai
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.90/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 4/24/2025 Vast.ai $0.87/hour Updated: 3/31/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$2.03(+233.3%) Shadeform Vast.ai
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CrusoeVast.ai	$2.90/hr 2x GPU	$0.50/hr★ Best	↑+$2.40(+483.5%)	Shadeform API Vast.ai
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.90/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 12/9/2025 Vast.ai $0.50/hour Updated: 12/6/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$2.40(+483.5%) Shadeform API Vast.ai
A40 48GB VRAM • CrusoeVast.ai	$8.80/hr 8x GPU	$0.29/hr★ Best	↑+$8.51(+2885.1%)	Shadeform API Vast.ai
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $8.80/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 12/9/2025 Vast.ai $0.29/hour Updated: 12/9/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$8.51(+2885.1%) Shadeform API Vast.ai
H100 80GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$2.27/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
H100 80GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $2.27/hour Updated: 6/25/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
H200 141GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$3.06/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $3.06/hour Updated: 6/25/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
L40 40GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.39/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.39/hour Updated: 11/17/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
L40S 48GB VRAM • CrusoeVast.ai	$5.80/hr 4x GPU	$0.44/hr★ Best	↑+$5.36(+1211.6%)	Shadeform API Vast.ai
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $5.80/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 12/9/2025 Vast.ai $0.44/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$5.36(+1211.6%) Shadeform API Vast.ai
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.16/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.16/hour Updated: 12/9/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.14/hr★ Best	—
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.14/hour Updated: 12/23/2024 ★Best Price
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.34/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.34/hour Updated: 12/9/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.13/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.13/hour Updated: 12/8/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.08/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.08/hour Updated: 12/8/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.20/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.20/hour Updated: 12/9/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.37/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.37/hour Updated: 12/9/2025 ★Best Price Vast.ai

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

Vast.ai

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

Vast.ai

Advantages

Cost-effective (5-6X cheaper than traditional cloud services)
Flexible pricing with on-demand and interruptible options
Real-time bidding system for cost optimization
Docker ecosystem for quick software deployment

Considerations

Primarily focused on Linux-based Docker instances
No Windows support
Limited GUI options (SSH, Jupyter, or command-only)

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

Vast.ai

Marketplace Instances

On‑demand GPU rentals with live bidding and filters.

Pricing Options

Crusoe

Vast.ai

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

Vast.ai

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

Vast.ai