What is the difference between gpu.ai and Salad Cloud?

gpu.ai and Salad Cloud 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: gpu.ai or Salad Cloud?

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 gpu.ai and Salad Cloud?

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 53 different GPU models across both gpu.ai and Salad Cloud, with 0 models available from both providers.

gpu.ai vs Salad Cloud

Compare GPU pricing between gpu.ai and Salad Cloud. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

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Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.51/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 53Both available: 3gpu.ai: 19Salad Cloud: 37

Showing 15 of 53 GPUs

Last updated: 10/30/2026, 6:25:30 PM

GPU Model ↑	gpu.ai Price	Salad Cloud Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$1.23/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • gpu.ai $1.23/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
A40 48GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$0.59/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
A40 48GB VRAM • gpu.ai $0.59/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
B200 180GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$7.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
B200 180GB VRAM • gpu.ai $7.99/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
GTX 1050 Ti 4GB VRAM • Salad Cloud	Not Available	$0.01/hr★ Best	—	Salad API
GTX 1050 Ti 4GB VRAM • Not Available Salad Cloud $0.01/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Salad API
GTX 1060 6GB VRAM • Salad Cloud	Not Available	$0.02/hr★ Best	—	Salad API
GTX 1060 6GB VRAM • Not Available Salad Cloud $0.02/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Salad API
GTX 1650 4GB VRAM • Salad Cloud	Not Available	$0.01/hr★ Best	—	Salad API
GTX 1650 4GB VRAM • Not Available Salad Cloud $0.01/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Salad API
GTX 1660 6GB VRAM • Salad Cloud	Not Available	$0.02/hr★ Best	—	Salad API
GTX 1660 6GB VRAM • Not Available Salad Cloud $0.02/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Salad API
GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB VRAM • Salad Cloud	Not Available	$0.02/hr★ Best	—	Salad API
GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB VRAM • Not Available Salad Cloud $0.02/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Salad API
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$2.59/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • gpu.ai $2.59/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$1.98/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • gpu.ai $1.98/hour Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$3.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • gpu.ai $3.99/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H200 141GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$3.59/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H200 141GB VRAM • gpu.ai $3.59/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$8.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • gpu.ai $8.99/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
L4 24GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$0.59/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
L4 24GB VRAM • gpu.ai $0.59/hour Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
L40 40GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$0.78/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
L40 40GB VRAM • gpu.ai $0.78/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$1.23/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • gpu.ai $1.23/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
A40 48GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$0.59/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
A40 48GB VRAM • gpu.ai $0.59/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
B200 180GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$7.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
B200 180GB VRAM • gpu.ai $7.99/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
GTX 1050 Ti 4GB VRAM • Salad Cloud	Not Available	$0.01/hr★ Best	—	Salad API
GTX 1050 Ti 4GB VRAM • Not Available Salad Cloud $0.01/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Salad API
GTX 1060 6GB VRAM • Salad Cloud	Not Available	$0.02/hr★ Best	—	Salad API
GTX 1060 6GB VRAM • Not Available Salad Cloud $0.02/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Salad API
GTX 1650 4GB VRAM • Salad Cloud	Not Available	$0.01/hr★ Best	—	Salad API
GTX 1650 4GB VRAM • Not Available Salad Cloud $0.01/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Salad API
GTX 1660 6GB VRAM • Salad Cloud	Not Available	$0.02/hr★ Best	—	Salad API
GTX 1660 6GB VRAM • Not Available Salad Cloud $0.02/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Salad API
GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB VRAM • Salad Cloud	Not Available	$0.02/hr★ Best	—	Salad API
GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB VRAM • Not Available Salad Cloud $0.02/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Salad API
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$2.59/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • gpu.ai $2.59/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$1.98/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • gpu.ai $1.98/hour Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$3.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • gpu.ai $3.99/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H200 141GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$3.59/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
H200 141GB VRAM • gpu.ai $3.59/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$8.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • gpu.ai $8.99/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
L4 24GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$0.59/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
L4 24GB VRAM • gpu.ai $0.59/hour Updated: 10/29/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed
L40 40GB VRAM • gpu.ai	$0.78/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	gpu.ai Catalog Feed
L40 40GB VRAM • gpu.ai $0.78/hour Updated: 10/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available gpu.ai Catalog Feed

Features Comparison

gpu.ai

Provider-agnostic platform
The same console, CLI, and API across every cloud integrated.
On-demand compute
Per-second billing with the ability to launch from various GPU options.
Serverless models
Chat, image, and video models accessible via an OpenAI-compatible API.
Curated templates
One-click templates for various frameworks with pre-configured settings.
Reserved capacity
Options for reserving dedicated multi-node clusters on contract terms.

Salad Cloud

Community Cloud
On-demand pool of idle consumer GPUs with nodes in 190+ countries, deployed onto through Salad Container Engine.
Salad Container Engine
Managed orchestration that schedules Docker containers onto nodes it does not control, isolates them behind a hypervisor, streams logs, and reallocates work when a node disappears.
Priority Tiers
High, Medium, Low, and Lowest tiers price the same GPU class differently so a workload can trade preemption risk for cost; High is never preempted by other workloads.
Salad Dedicated
Reserved bare metal and virtual machines on contract, starting with RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell, quoted per allocation and term.
Private Cloud
Salad's orchestration stack licensed per deployment on hardware you already own, pooling idle workstation and server GPUs into a private OpenAI-compatible token service.
Managed APIs and Tooling
AI Gateway (an OpenAI-compatible endpoint for open-weight models, in closed beta), Transcription API, Recipes deployment templates, S4 temporary storage, Gateway Service residential IPs, and a Virtual Kubelet for Kubernetes.

Pros & Cons

gpu.ai

Advantages

Easy integration with multiple cloud providers
Flexibility in GPU selection
No idle costs for serverless models
Managed fine-tuning jobs available

Considerations

May require understanding of various cloud setups for optimal use
Limited information on dedicated support options

Salad Cloud

Advantages

Aggregating idle consumer hardware gives some of the lowest published per-GPU-hour rates available
Per-second billing with no contracts or minimums; allocation, image download, and cold start are not billed
vCPU and RAM are included with every GPU class at no additional charge
Four priority tiers make interruptibility an explicit, priced choice per container group

Considerations

On-demand catalog is consumer RTX GPUs only — data center accelerators are not offered outside the contracted Dedicated product
Published GPU classes top out at 32 GB of VRAM, limiting the size of a model that fits on a single GPU
Nodes are individually owned machines that can disconnect at any time, so workloads must be stateless or retryable

Compute Services

gpu.ai

Salad Cloud

Salad Container Engine on Community Cloud

On-demand container orchestration across the distributed pool of idle consumer GPUs, with more than 40 GPU classes selectable by priority tier.

Salad Dedicated

Reserved bare metal and virtual machines on contract, separate from the on-demand community pool.

CPU-only container groups

Container groups with no GPU attached, billed per vCPU-hour and per GB of RAM per hour, running at the Lowest priority tier.

Pricing Options

gpu.ai

Salad Cloud

Per-second on-demand billing

Published per-GPU-hour rates billed by the second for the time each replica spends running; allocation, image download, and cold start are not charged, and vCPU and RAM are included.

Priority tiers

High, Medium, Low, and Lowest tiers price each GPU class differently - lower tiers cost less and are more interruptible, with Lowest intended for retryable batch work.

CPU-only container groups

Billed per vCPU-hour plus per GB of RAM per hour for container groups that need no GPU.

Volume discounts

Large deployments, long-running jobs, and committed spend are priced below list by sales.

Salad Dedicated contracts

Reserved bare metal and virtual machines quoted separately per allocation and term.

Private Cloud licensing

Licensed per deployment to run the orchestration stack on hardware you already own.

Getting Started

gpu.ai

Get Started

1
Visit the platform
Access gpu.ai to view available resources.
2
Choose a GPU or model
Select from the available SKUs or serverless options.
3
Launch your compute instance
Specify your requirements and start using the service.
4
Monitor usage
Track performance and billing through the provided dashboard.
5
Explore documentation
Review the documentation for detailed guidance on features and setups.

Salad Cloud

Get Started

1
Create a SaladCloud account
Sign up at portal.salad.com to reach the dashboard, API keys, and deployment tools.
2
Pick a GPU class and priority tier
Compare published per-GPU-hour rates and live availability on the pricing page, then choose the tier that matches how interruptible the workload is.
3
Deploy a container group
Supply a Docker image, CPU/memory/GPU resources, and a replica count through the portal or the public API; Recipes provide ready-made templates for popular open models.
4
Monitor and scale
Track replicas in the portal and adjust GPU class, priority, or replica count; the container engine reallocates work as nodes join and leave the network.
5
Talk to sales for reserved or volume capacity
Large deployments, committed spend, and Salad Dedicated allocations are quoted directly rather than bought self-service.

Support & Global Availability

gpu.ai

Global Regions

Available in US, Canada, EU, India, Asia-Pacific.

Salad Cloud

Global Regions

Nodes in 190+ countries across the distributed network; capacity is chosen by GPU class and priority tier rather than by selectable region, and availability varies by class.

Support

Documentation at docs.salad.com, a developer hub and Recipes library, status page at cloud-status.salad.com, Trust Center, Discord and GitHub communities, and direct engineering and sales contact for volume and enterprise deployments.