What is the difference between Hinode and Lium.io?

Hinode and Lium.io 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 Lium.io?

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 Lium.io?

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 23 different GPU models across both Hinode and Lium.io, with 0 models available from both providers.

Hinode vs Lium.io

Compare GPU pricing between Hinode and Lium.io. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Hinode GPUs

Lium.io GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $2.77/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 23Both available: 2Hinode: 3Lium.io: 22

Showing 15 of 23 GPUs

Last updated: 11/6/2026, 11:57:58 PM

GPU Model ↑	Hinode Price	Lium.io Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$1.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $1.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
B200 180GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$5.50/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $5.50/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$1.49/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $1.49/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
H200 141GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$3.99/hr★ Best	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $3.99/hour Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$4.00/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $4.00/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode	$1.40/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hinode
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode $1.40/hour Updated: 11/4/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hinode
L40 40GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.33/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.33/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
L40S 48GB VRAM • HinodeLium.io	$2.64/hr	$0.38/hr★ Best 4x GPU	↑+$2.26(+594.7%)	Hinode Lium Public Nodes Feed
L40S 48GB VRAM • Hinode $2.64/hour Updated: 11/4/2026 Lium.io $0.38/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$2.26(+594.7%) Hinode Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.19/hr★ Best 3x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.19/hour 3x GPU configuration Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.22/hr★ Best 3x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.22/hour 3x GPU configuration Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.35/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.35/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.22/hr★ Best	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.22/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5070 Ti 16GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.20/hr★ Best	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5070 Ti 16GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.20/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.22/hr★ Best	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.22/hour Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.62/hr★ Best	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.62/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$1.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $1.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
B200 180GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$5.50/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $5.50/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$1.49/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $1.49/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
H200 141GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$3.99/hr★ Best	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $3.99/hour Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$4.00/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $4.00/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode	$1.40/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hinode
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode $1.40/hour Updated: 11/4/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hinode
L40 40GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.33/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.33/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
L40S 48GB VRAM • HinodeLium.io	$2.64/hr	$0.38/hr★ Best 4x GPU	↑+$2.26(+594.7%)	Hinode Lium Public Nodes Feed
L40S 48GB VRAM • Hinode $2.64/hour Updated: 11/4/2026 Lium.io $0.38/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$2.26(+594.7%) Hinode Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.19/hr★ Best 3x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.19/hour 3x GPU configuration Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.22/hr★ Best 3x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.22/hour 3x GPU configuration Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.35/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.35/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.22/hr★ Best	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.22/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5070 Ti 16GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.20/hr★ Best	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5070 Ti 16GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.20/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.22/hr★ Best	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.22/hour Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Lium.io	Not Available	$0.62/hr★ Best	—	Lium Public Nodes Feed
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Not Available Lium.io $0.62/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Lium Public Nodes Feed

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.

Lium.io

Diverse GPU Options
Offers a variety of NVIDIA GPUs including B300, B200, H200, H100, RTX PRO 6000, RTX 5090 and RTX 4090.
Secure and Spot Tiers
Every node is listed as Secure or Spot; Spot nodes are cheaper but may be interrupted without compensation.
Global Availability
Data centers in multiple countries including the US, Europe, and Australia.
Verified Machines
Lium checks every machine's GPUs and scores their performance before it is rented.
GPU Splitting
Nodes can be split so several renters each rent a whole number of a node's GPUs.
CLI, SDK and REST API
Headless CLI and Python SDK with JSON output, a REST API with scoped API keys and per-key USD budgets, and rent-by-spec under a price ceiling.

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

Lium.io

Advantages

Per-second billing with no minimum rental and no commitment
Public machine-readable pricing for every model and every rentable node
Documented CLI, Python SDK and REST API
Multiple global locations for deployment

Considerations

Marketplace capacity: available GPUs and prices vary by provider and change continuously
Spot nodes may be interrupted without compensation
Prepaid balance required; pods stop when the balance runs out

Compute Services

Hinode

Lium.io

Pricing Options

Hinode

Lium.io

Pay-as-you-go

Billed per second at the listed hourly rate from a prepaid balance, with no minimum rental and no commitment.

Secure Tier

The default tier; providers are penalized if a rental is interrupted.

Spot Tier

Cheaper nodes that may be interrupted without compensation.

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.

Lium.io

Get Started

1
Sign Up
Create an account on lium.io and add an SSH key.
2
Top Up Balance
Add funds to your prepaid balance.
3
Choose a Node
Pick a GPU node by model, count, location and tier (Secure or Spot).
4
Deploy a Pod
Select a template and deploy, from the dashboard, the CLI, or the API.
5
Connect and Stop
Connect over SSH; billing stops when the pod is deleted.

Support & Global Availability

Hinode

Global Regions

US, EU

Support

Email and chat support available.

Lium.io

Global Regions

Available in Australia, United States, various European countries

Support

Email support@lium.io, or open a private ticket in #tickets on the official Lium Discord server (discord.gg/lium). Documentation at docs.lium.io, with a machine-readable index at docs.lium.io/llms.txt.