What is the difference between Daytona and Hot Aisle?

Daytona and Hot Aisle 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: Daytona or Hot Aisle?

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 Daytona and Hot Aisle?

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 8 different GPU models across both Daytona and Hot Aisle, with 0 models available from both providers.

Daytona vs Hot Aisle

Compare GPU pricing between Daytona and Hot Aisle. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Daytona

Provider 1

GPUs Available

Visit Website

Hot Aisle

Provider 2

GPUs Available

Visit Website

Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Daytona GPUs

Hot Aisle GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 8Both available: 0Daytona: 7Hot Aisle: 1

Showing 8 of 8 GPUs

Last updated: 10/8/2026, 3:24:23 AM

GPU Model ↑	Daytona Price	Hot Aisle Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Daytona	$2.27/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Daytona $2.27/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card
H200 141GB VRAM • Daytona	$2.61/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
H200 141GB VRAM • Daytona $2.61/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Daytona	$4.08/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Daytona $4.08/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	Not Available	$2.99/hr★ Best	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Not Available Hot Aisle $2.99/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Hot Aisle
MI355X 288GB VRAM • Daytona	$3.44/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
MI355X 288GB VRAM • Daytona $3.44/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Daytona	$0.57/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Daytona $0.57/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Daytona	$0.74/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Daytona $0.74/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Daytona	$1.74/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Daytona $1.74/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card

H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Daytona	$2.27/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Daytona $2.27/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card
H200 141GB VRAM • Daytona	$2.61/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
H200 141GB VRAM • Daytona $2.61/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Daytona	$4.08/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Daytona $4.08/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	Not Available	$2.99/hr★ Best	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Not Available Hot Aisle $2.99/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Hot Aisle
MI355X 288GB VRAM • Daytona	$3.44/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
MI355X 288GB VRAM • Daytona $3.44/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Daytona	$0.57/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Daytona $0.57/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Daytona	$0.74/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Daytona $0.74/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Daytona	$1.74/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Daytona GPU rate card
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Daytona $1.74/hour Updated: 10/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Daytona GPU rate card

Features Comparison

Daytona

Isolated Runtime Protection
Execution of AI-generated code with zero risk to underlying infrastructure.
Fast Sandbox Creation
Sandboxes can be created in under 90 milliseconds.
Full CRUD Operations
Manage sandboxes with comprehensive permission control.
Built-in Git Integration
Native Git operations with secure credential handling.
Multi-Language Support
Features language server support for real-time code analysis.

Hot Aisle

AMD MI300X Fleet
Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers with 8x 192GB AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs and Intel Xeon CPUs.
Minute-Level Billing
Transparent published MI300X rates, with self-service VMs and dedicated 8-GPU bare metal both metered by the minute through Stripe.
Automation Below Kubernetes
NetBox-backed inventory plus automated SONiC networking, PXE boot, host setup, and current ROCm drivers, so orchestration is not the first layer.
Isolated KVM Instances
NUMA-balanced KVM virtual machines with direct GPU access and private isolated networking to avoid noisy neighbors.
High-Speed Fabric
8x400G RoCEv2 per chassis plus 100G internet and unlimited bandwidth.
Ready-to-Use Images
Ubuntu options with ROCm, Docker, and optional K8s/Slurm/Ray installs via cloud-init.

Pros & Cons

Daytona

Advantages

Fast sandbox provisioning times
Secure environment for untrusted code
Good support for parallel workflows
Rich API for programmatic control

Considerations

Limited information on pricing plans
Less focus on traditional compute services
Requires specific developer knowledge to leverage effectively

Hot Aisle

Advantages

Self-service MI300X VMs with transparent published rates metered by the minute, no sales call required
Dense XE9680 nodes with 8x400G RoCEv2 for multi-server scaling
Credit card to running compute in under a minute, with public IP and firewall control included
100G internet with unlimited bandwidth plus included IPv4/IPv6 addresses

Considerations

Single public region (Grand Rapids, MI) limits locality options
AMD-only GPU lineup today; MI355X is reservation-only for now
VMs top out at 4 GPUs; 8-GPU configurations are offered only as dedicated bare metal

Compute Services

Daytona

Hot Aisle

MI300X Virtual Machines

Self-service, pay-as-you-go MI300X VMs in 1, 2, and 4 GPU sizes, billed by the minute with inclusive bandwidth.

MI300X Bare Metal

Dedicated Dell PowerEdge XE9680 nodes with full-node access and root control, billed by the minute.

Pricing Options

Daytona

Hot Aisle

Pay-as-you-go MI300X VMs

Self-service Small (1x) and Medium (2x/4x) MI300X VMs at a published per-GPU hourly rate, metered by the minute through Stripe with no reservation or cloud minimum.

Pay-as-you-go bare metal

Dedicated 8x MI300X XE9680 nodes at a published per-GPU hourly rate, billed by the minute.

Custom clusters and reservations

Cluster design services for bespoke configurations and locations, plus MI355X reservations, arranged with the team.

Getting Started

Daytona

Get Started

1
Sign Up for an Account
Visit the Daytona website to register for a new account.
2
Create a Sandbox
Use the API or dashboard to create a new sandbox.
3
Run Your Code
Execute your commands and monitor the output.
4
Manage Sandboxes
Utilize the management console for CRUD operations on your sandboxes.
5
Integrate with Development Tools
Set up integrations with Git or IDEs for enhanced productivity.

Hot Aisle

Get Started

1
Follow the quick start
Create your account and team through the quick start guide and terminal UI.
2
Add billing credits
Purchase team credits via credit card to unlock self-service VM launches.
3
Pick a VM size
Choose a 1x, 2x, or 4x MI300X VM, or deploy an 8x MI300X bare metal node.
4
Launch and configure
Select Ubuntu and start the instance; ROCm and Docker come preinstalled with cloud-init support.
5
Automate with the API
Use the documented REST API or CLI for VM and bare metal lifecycle management, power control, and SSH key management.

Support & Global Availability

Daytona

Global Regions

Available in regions like US East, US West, EU Central, EU West, Asia-South.

Support

Access to documentation, email support, and a community Slack channel.

Hot Aisle

Global Regions

Switch Pyramid data center in Grand Rapids, Michigan (Tier 5 facility, renewable energy, high physical security).

Support

White glove support via a direct Slack channel with the engineers who operate the platform, plus hello@hotaisle.ai, API docs, and Dell ProSupport Next Business Day hardware coverage.