What is the difference between Daytona and Vast.ai?

Daytona 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: Daytona 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 Daytona 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 68 different GPU models across both Daytona and Vast.ai, with 0 models available from both providers.

Daytona vs Vast.ai

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

Daytona

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Vast.ai

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Daytona GPUs

Vast.ai GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $1.70/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 68Both available: 6Daytona: 7Vast.ai: 67

Showing 15 of 68 GPUs

Last updated: 10/30/2026, 7:18:54 PM

GPU Model ↑	Daytona Price	Vast.ai Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Vast.ai
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.40/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.87/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Vast.ai
A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.87/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.99/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Vast.ai
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.99/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.84/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Vast.ai
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.84/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
A40 48GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
A40 48GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.40/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
B200 180GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$7.50/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $7.50/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.06/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.06/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX 1080 8GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.05/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Vast.ai
GTX 1080 8GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.05/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX 1080 Ti 11GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.06/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
GTX 1080 Ti 11GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.06/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX 1660 6GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.68/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
GTX 1660 6GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.68/hour Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.06/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.06/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX 1660 Ti 6GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.06/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
GTX 1660 Ti 6GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.06/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX Titan X 12GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.07/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
GTX Titan X 12GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.07/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$2.61/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $2.61/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$3.07/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $3.07/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Vast.ai
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.40/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.87/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Vast.ai
A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.87/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.99/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Vast.ai
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.99/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.84/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Vast.ai
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.84/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
A40 48GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
A40 48GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.40/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
B200 180GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$7.50/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $7.50/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.06/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.06/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX 1080 8GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.05/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Vast.ai
GTX 1080 8GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.05/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX 1080 Ti 11GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.06/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
GTX 1080 Ti 11GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.06/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX 1660 6GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.68/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
GTX 1660 6GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.68/hour Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.06/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.06/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX 1660 Ti 6GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.06/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
GTX 1660 Ti 6GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.06/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
GTX Titan X 12GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$0.07/hr★ Best	—	Vast.ai
GTX Titan X 12GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $0.07/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$2.61/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $2.61/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Vast.ai	Not Available	$3.07/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Vast.ai
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Vast.ai $3.07/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Vast.ai

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.

Vast.ai

Real-Time GPU Pricing
Prices set by supply and demand across the platform with no list prices or hidden fees
Three Deployment Options
GPU Cloud for full control, Serverless for zero-ops inference, Clusters for large-scale training
Developer-Focused Tools
CLI, Python SDK, and REST API for programmatic GPU provisioning, installed together via a single package
Agent-Ready Provisioning
API-native workflow intended for AI agents to search, procure, and release compute autonomously
Model Library and Templates
Prebuilt templates for popular open-source models, plus custom templates any GPU can run with one click
Flexible Infrastructure
Scale from a small starting balance to 20,000 GPUs across 40+ data centers without contracts or minimums

Pros & Cons

Daytona

Advantages

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

Considerations

vCPU, memory and disk are billed separately per second on top of the GPU rate
Less focus on traditional compute services
Requires specific developer knowledge to leverage effectively

Vast.ai

Advantages

Significant cost savings with supply-demand pricing
Flexible pricing with on-demand, interruptible, and reserved options
Real-time transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Docker ecosystem for quick software deployment

Considerations

Primarily focused on Linux-based Docker instances
Performance may vary across different community providers
Learning curve for users unfamiliar with marketplace-based pricing

Compute Services

Daytona

Vast.ai

GPU Cloud

On-demand instances across 40+ data centers and 20,000+ GPUs

Serverless

Deploy models as endpoints with autoscaling to zero

Clusters

Dedicated multi-node GPU clusters with InfiniBand networking

Pricing Options

Daytona

On-demand

Per-GPU rate metered per second with no minimum billed duration. Sandbox vCPU, memory and disk are billed separately per second at published resource rates.

Spot

Discounted per-GPU rate on preemptible capacity that can be terminated without notice. vCPU, memory and disk are billed separately per second at discounted spot resource rates.

Reserved

Available through custom enterprise agreements; not on the public rate card.

Vast.ai

On-Demand

Guaranteed uptime with per-second billing. Best for production workloads.

Interruptible

50%+ cheaper preemptible instances. Best for fault-tolerant batch training.

Reserved

Up to 50% off with 1, 3, or 6 month commitments. Guaranteed capacity with volume discounts.

Serverless

Endpoint rates billed only for compute time, with no charge while workers are scaled to zero.

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.

Vast.ai

Get Started

1
Add credit and get your API key
Add credit and grab an API key from the console. No contracts, no sales calls.
2
Search GPUs
Filter by model, VRAM, price, and availability via the console or API
3
Deploy
Launch instances in seconds. Scale up or down programmatically.

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.

Vast.ai

Global Regions

40+ data centers with global coverage including community and enterprise providers

Support

24/7 support chat in the console, email support at contact@vast.ai, Discord community, and documentation covering the CLI, SDK, and REST API