What is the difference between Hinode and Hot Aisle?

Hinode 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: Hinode 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 Hinode 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 4 different GPU models across both Hinode and Hot Aisle, with 0 models available from both providers.

Hinode vs Hot Aisle GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 4Both available: 0Hinode: 3Hot Aisle: 1

Showing 4 of 4 GPUs

Last updated: 8/23/2026, 12:50:38 AM

GPU Model ↑	Hinode Price	Hot Aisle Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode	$2.16/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hinode
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode $2.16/hour Updated: 8/22/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hinode
L40S 48GB VRAM • Hinode	$4.37/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hinode
L40S 48GB VRAM • Hinode $4.37/hour Updated: 8/22/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hinode
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	Not Available	$1.99/hr★ Best	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Not Available Hot Aisle $1.99/hour Updated: 8/18/2026 ★Best Price Hot Aisle
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode	$11.15/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hinode
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode $11.15/hour Updated: 8/22/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hinode

L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode	$2.16/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hinode
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode $2.16/hour Updated: 8/22/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hinode
L40S 48GB VRAM • Hinode	$4.37/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hinode
L40S 48GB VRAM • Hinode $4.37/hour Updated: 8/22/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hinode
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	Not Available	$1.99/hr★ Best	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Not Available Hot Aisle $1.99/hour Updated: 8/18/2026 ★Best Price Hot Aisle
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode	$11.15/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hinode
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode $11.15/hour Updated: 8/22/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hinode

Features Comparison

Hinode

Persistent state + auto-pause
Workstation hibernates after 15 minutes of inactivity and wakes with everything intact.
Boost
One click allows the user to swap in a bigger GPU for a single training run.
Hybrid billing
Offers both monthly subscription and hourly pay-as-you-go options.
H.265 60fps streaming
Supports streaming in 1080p60 for all tiers.
Browser or native app
Accessible via web browser or native applications for Mac and Windows.

Hot Aisle

AMD MI300X Fleet
Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers with 8x 192GB AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs and Intel Xeon CPUs.
Minute-Level VM Billing
Transparent published MI300X rates with self-service VMs metered by the minute through Stripe; 8-GPU bare metal runs on monthly terms.
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

Hinode

Advantages

Dedicated GPU access for individual users
Environment persists between sessions
Auto-pause functionality to save costs

Considerations

Limited regional availability
Dependent on browser compatibility for certain features

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
Self-service VMs top out at 4 GPUs; 8-GPU nodes require a bare metal reservation with a one-month minimum

Compute Services

Hinode

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 control, reserved on monthly terms with a one-month minimum.

Pricing Options

Hinode

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.

Monthly bare metal

Dedicated 8x MI300X XE9680 nodes at a published per-GPU hourly rate on monthly terms with a one-month minimum.

Custom clusters and reservations

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

Getting Started

Hinode

Get Started

1
Sign up
Create an account in seconds, without a trial.
2
Launch your workstation
Boots to an Ubuntu desktop ready for use.
3
Connect anywhere
Access the desktop through a browser or native app.
4
Boost when needed
Upgrade to a higher tier GPU for demanding tasks.

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 reserve 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

Hinode

Global Regions

US, EU

Support

Email and chat support available.

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.