What is the difference between Hinode and Modal?

Hinode and Modal 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 Modal?

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 Modal?

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 11 different GPU models across both Hinode and Modal, with 0 models available from both providers.

Hinode vs Modal

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

Hinode

Provider 1

GPUs Available

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GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Hinode GPUs

Modal GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $1.00/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 11Both available: 3Hinode: 3Modal: 11

Showing 11 of 11 GPUs

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

GPU Model ↑	Hinode Price	Modal Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A10 24GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$1.10/hr★ Best	—	Modal
A10 24GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $1.10/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$2.10/hr★ Best	—	Modal
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $2.10/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$2.50/hr★ Best	—	Modal
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $2.50/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
B200 180GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$6.25/hr★ Best	—	Modal
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $6.25/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$3.95/hr★ Best	—	Modal
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $3.95/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
H200 141GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$4.54/hr★ Best	—	Modal
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $4.54/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$7.10/hr★ Best	—	Modal
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $7.10/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
L4 24GB VRAM • HinodeModal	$1.40/hr	$0.80/hr★ Best	↑+$0.60(+75.2%)	Hinode Modal
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode $1.40/hour Updated: 11/4/2026 Modal $0.80/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.60(+75.2%) Hinode Modal
L40S 48GB VRAM • HinodeModal	$2.64/hr	$1.95/hr★ Best	↑+$0.69(+35.3%)	Hinode Modal
L40S 48GB VRAM • Hinode $2.64/hour Updated: 11/4/2026 Modal $1.95/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.69(+35.3%) Hinode Modal
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • HinodeModal	$4.74/hr	$3.03/hr★ Best	↑+$1.71(+56.4%)	Hinode Modal
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode $4.74/hour Updated: 11/4/2026 Modal $3.03/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.71(+56.4%) Hinode Modal
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$0.59/hr★ Best	—	Modal
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $0.59/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal

A10 24GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$1.10/hr★ Best	—	Modal
A10 24GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $1.10/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$2.10/hr★ Best	—	Modal
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $2.10/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$2.50/hr★ Best	—	Modal
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $2.50/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
B200 180GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$6.25/hr★ Best	—	Modal
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $6.25/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$3.95/hr★ Best	—	Modal
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $3.95/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
H200 141GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$4.54/hr★ Best	—	Modal
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $4.54/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$7.10/hr★ Best	—	Modal
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $7.10/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal
L4 24GB VRAM • HinodeModal	$1.40/hr	$0.80/hr★ Best	↑+$0.60(+75.2%)	Hinode Modal
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode $1.40/hour Updated: 11/4/2026 Modal $0.80/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.60(+75.2%) Hinode Modal
L40S 48GB VRAM • HinodeModal	$2.64/hr	$1.95/hr★ Best	↑+$0.69(+35.3%)	Hinode Modal
L40S 48GB VRAM • Hinode $2.64/hour Updated: 11/4/2026 Modal $1.95/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.69(+35.3%) Hinode Modal
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • HinodeModal	$4.74/hr	$3.03/hr★ Best	↑+$1.71(+56.4%)	Hinode Modal
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode $4.74/hour Updated: 11/4/2026 Modal $3.03/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.71(+56.4%) Hinode Modal
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Modal	Not Available	$0.59/hr★ Best	—	Modal
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Not Available Modal $0.59/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Modal

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.

Modal

Serverless GPUs
Run Python functions on NVIDIA GPUs without provisioning instances; cold starts in seconds
Per-Second Billing
Pay for actual GPU runtime at sub-minute granularity, with scale-to-zero by default
Container-Native
Define environments in code, with automatic image building and caching
Wide GPU Catalog
From T4 and L4 through A100, L40S, H100, H200 and B200

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

Modal

Advantages

Serverless model removes idle-instance costs
Per-second billing across the full GPU range
Strong fit for inference, batch jobs and ML pipelines

Considerations

Long-running, fixed-instance training is not the primary use case
Cold starts and storage limits require some application design
No bare-metal access; workloads run inside Modal's runtime

Compute Services

Hinode

Modal

Pricing Options

Hinode

Modal

Per-Second GPU Billing

Charged per second of GPU runtime, with scale-to-zero when idle

Free Tier

Monthly free credits for experimentation and personal projects

Team and Enterprise Plans

Volume commitments and enterprise support for production deployments

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.

Modal

Get Started

1
Install the SDK
Run `pip install modal` and authenticate via the CLI
2
Define a function
Decorate a Python function with the desired GPU and image specification
3
Run or deploy
Invoke locally or deploy as a long-lived endpoint or scheduled job

Support & Global Availability

Hinode

Global Regions

US, EU

Support

Email and chat support available.

Modal

Global Regions

Multi-region availability across North America and Europe

Support

Documentation, community forum, and enterprise support for paid plans