What is the difference between Hot Aisle and Vultr?

Hot Aisle and Vultr 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 Vultr?

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 Vultr?

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 Hot Aisle and Vultr, with 0 models available from both providers.

Hot Aisle vs Vultr GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

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

Showing 4 of 4 GPUs

Last updated: 8/22/2026, 2:39:44 AM

GPU Model ↑	Hot Aisle Price	Vultr Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Vultr	Not Available	$2.60/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Vultr $2.60/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A16 64GB VRAM • Vultr	Not Available	$0.51/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A16 64GB VRAM • Not Available Vultr $0.51/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Vultr	Not Available	$1.86/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Not Available Vultr $1.86/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	$1.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle $1.99/hour Updated: 8/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hot Aisle

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Vultr	Not Available	$2.60/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Vultr $2.60/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A16 64GB VRAM • Vultr	Not Available	$0.51/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A16 64GB VRAM • Not Available Vultr $0.51/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Vultr	Not Available	$1.86/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Not Available Vultr $1.86/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	$1.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle $1.99/hour Updated: 8/18/2026 ★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 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.

Vultr

AMD and NVIDIA GPU Options
Access to diverse GPU options including AMD Instinct and NVIDIA Tensor Core GPUs
Global Availability
Deploy GPU resources across 32 cloud data center regions worldwide
Kubernetes Support
Vultr Kubernetes Engine for GPU-accelerated containerized workloads
Serverless Inference
Deploy and scale GenAI models quickly with Vultr Serverless Inference
Virtual Machines and Bare Metal
Choose between GPU-accelerated VMs or dedicated bare metal servers
Global Content Delivery
Accelerate content delivery across six continents with Vultr CDN

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

Vultr

Advantages

Wide range of AMD and NVIDIA GPU options
Extensive global network (32 data center regions)
Both VM and bare metal deployment options
Kubernetes and containerization support

Considerations

Medium GPU availability compared to some specialized providers
Less established in the GPU market compared to major hyperscalers
Limited documentation specific to GPU workloads

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

Vultr

NVIDIA GPU Instances

Virtual machines and bare metal servers with NVIDIA GPUs

AMD GPU Instances

Computing infrastructure powered by AMD Instinct accelerators

Vultr Kubernetes Engine

Managed Kubernetes service for GPU-accelerated containerized applications

GPU-accelerated Kubernetes clusters
Global deployment options

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.

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.

Vultr

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 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.

Vultr

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for a free Vultr account
2
Select GPU instance
Choose from AMD or NVIDIA GPU options based on your workload
3
Choose deployment type
Select between virtual machine or bare metal deployment
4
Configure and launch
Set up networking, storage, and security options before launching

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.

Vultr

Global Regions

32 global cloud data center regions across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia

Support

Documentation, community forums, support tickets, and dedicated customer support