What is the difference between Fluidstack and RunPod?

Fluidstack and RunPod 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: Fluidstack or RunPod?

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 Fluidstack and RunPod?

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 30 different GPU models across both Fluidstack and RunPod, with 0 models available from both providers.

Fluidstack vs RunPod

Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between Fluidstack and RunPod. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Fluidstack

Provider 1

GPUs Available

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RunPod

Provider 2

GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Fluidstack GPUs

RunPod GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 30Both available: 0Fluidstack: 0RunPod: 30

Showing 15 of 30 GPUs

Last updated: 4/3/2026, 10:55:38 AM

GPU Model ↑	Fluidstack Price	RunPod Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.60/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.60/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.79/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
A2 16GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.06/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
A2 16GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.06/hour Updated: 3/26/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
A30 24GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.11/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
A30 24GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.11/hour Updated: 3/11/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
B200 192GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$5.98/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $5.98/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$1.40/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $1.40/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$1.35/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $1.35/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$1.50/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $1.50/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
H200 141GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$3.59/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $3.59/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$6.94/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $6.94/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
L40 40GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.69/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.69/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
L40S 48GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.40/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX 3070 8GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.07/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX 3070 8GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.07/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX 3080 10GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.09/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX 3080 10GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.09/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX 3080 Ti 12GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.09/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX 3080 Ti 12GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.09/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.60/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.60/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.79/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
A2 16GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.06/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
A2 16GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.06/hour Updated: 3/26/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
A30 24GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.11/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
A30 24GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.11/hour Updated: 3/11/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
B200 192GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$5.98/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $5.98/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$1.40/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $1.40/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$1.35/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $1.35/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$1.50/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $1.50/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
H200 141GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$3.59/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $3.59/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$6.94/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $6.94/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
L40 40GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.69/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.69/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
L40S 48GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.40/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX 3070 8GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.07/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX 3070 8GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.07/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX 3080 10GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.09/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX 3080 10GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.09/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX 3080 Ti 12GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.09/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX 3080 Ti 12GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.09/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price RunPod API

Features Comparison

Fluidstack

RunPod

Secure Cloud GPUs
Access to a wide range of GPU types with enterprise-grade security
Pay-as-you-go
Only pay for the compute time you actually use
API Access
Programmatically manage your GPU instances via REST API
Fast cold-starts
Pods typically ready in 20-30 s
Hot-reload dev loop
SSH & VS Code tunnels built-in
Spot-to-on-demand fallback
Automatic migration on pre-empt

Pros & Cons

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

RunPod

Advantages

Competitive pricing with pay-per-second billing
Wide variety of GPU options
Simple and intuitive interface

Considerations

GPU availability can vary by region
Some features require technical knowledge

Compute Services

Fluidstack

GPU Instances

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

RunPod

Pods

On‑demand single‑node GPU instances with flexible templates and storage.

Instant Clusters

Spin up multi‑node GPU clusters in minutes with auto networking.

Pricing Options

Fluidstack

RunPod

Getting Started

Fluidstack

Get Started

RunPod

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for RunPod using your email or GitHub account
2
Add payment method
Add a credit card or cryptocurrency payment method
3
Launch your first pod
Select a template and GPU type to launch your first instance

Support & Global Availability

Fluidstack

RunPod