What is the difference between Hot Aisle and Shadeform?

Hot Aisle and Shadeform 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: Hot Aisle or Shadeform?

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 Hot Aisle and Shadeform?

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 22 different GPU models across both Hot Aisle and Shadeform, with 0 models available from both providers.

Hot Aisle vs Shadeform

Compare GPU pricing between Hot Aisle and Shadeform. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Hot Aisle

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Hot Aisle GPUs

Shadeform GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 22Both available: 0Hot Aisle: 1Shadeform: 21

Showing 15 of 22 GPUs

Last updated: 10/26/2026, 10:31:59 AM

GPU Model ↑	Hot Aisle Price	Shadeform Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A10 24GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$1.29/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A10 24GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $1.29/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$1.35/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $1.35/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$1.35/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $1.35/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$1.36/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $1.36/hour Updated: 10/25/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$1.86/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $1.86/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
B200 180GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$6.52/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $6.52/hour Updated: 10/25/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
Gaudi 2 96GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$1.10/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
Gaudi 2 96GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $1.10/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
GH200 96GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$2.29/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
GH200 96GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $2.29/hour Updated: 10/25/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$2.50/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $2.50/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$4.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $4.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$11.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $11.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
L4 24GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$0.95/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $0.95/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
L40 40GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$0.88/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $0.88/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$0.88/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $0.88/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle $2.99/hour Updated: 10/25/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hot Aisle

A10 24GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$1.29/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A10 24GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $1.29/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$1.35/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $1.35/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$1.35/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $1.35/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$1.36/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $1.36/hour Updated: 10/25/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$1.86/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $1.86/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
B200 180GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$6.52/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $6.52/hour Updated: 10/25/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
Gaudi 2 96GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$1.10/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
Gaudi 2 96GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $1.10/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
GH200 96GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$2.29/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
GH200 96GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $2.29/hour Updated: 10/25/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$2.50/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $2.50/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$4.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $4.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$11.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $11.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
L4 24GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$0.95/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $0.95/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
L40 40GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$0.88/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $0.88/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Shadeform	Not Available	$0.88/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Shadeform $0.88/hour Updated: 10/26/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle $2.99/hour Updated: 10/25/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hot Aisle

Features Comparison

Hot Aisle

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

Shadeform

Multi-cloud GPU marketplace
Deploy high quality GPUs across 30+ top clouds worldwide through one platform
Global scale
Scale across 100+ regions in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia
Unified API and billing
Provision GPU instances across top providers with centralized billing and support
Cost optimization
Users save up to 90% on GPU instances vs traditional cloud providers
Launch tooling
Startup scripts, container launches, templates, persistent volumes and SkyPilot integration documented for instance provisioning
Public instance directory
Browse and compare instances and clouds by GPU type, GPU count and compliance, with interconnect and deployment type shown per listing, before creating an account

Pros & Cons

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
VMs top out at 4 GPUs; 8-GPU configurations are offered only as dedicated bare metal

Shadeform

Advantages

Compare GPU prices across 30+ cloud providers in one place
Single API to deploy on any supported provider
Unified billing across providers
Easy provider switching without vendor lock-in

Considerations

Additional abstraction layer between you and the provider
Feature support may lag behind individual providers
Dependent on underlying provider availability

Compute Services

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-node access and root control, billed by the minute.

Shadeform

Pricing Options

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.

Pay-as-you-go bare metal

Dedicated 8x MI300X XE9680 nodes at a published per-GPU hourly rate, billed by the minute.

Custom clusters and reservations

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

Shadeform

On-demand instances

GPU instances for everything from quick experiments to scaling production workloads

On-demand clusters

Instantly deployable clusters of up to 64 GPUs, no commitment required

Reserved commitments

Reserve capacity at a discounted rate on terms from one week to three years, quoted by request across partner clouds

Getting Started

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 deploy 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.

Shadeform

Get Started

1
Create account
Sign up to access the Shadeform platform and marketplace
2
Browse marketplace
Explore available GPU instances across providers and regions
3
Deploy instances
Launch GPU instances using the unified console or API

Support & Global Availability

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.

Shadeform

Global Regions

GPU clusters deployed across 100+ regions in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia

Support

Documentation with API reference and tutorial library, unified platform console, email support and call scheduling for reservation quotes; managed Kubernetes for reserved clusters available at additional cost