Lambda Labs vs Vast.ai

Compare GPU pricing, features, and specifications between Lambda Labs and Vast.ai cloud providers. Find the best deals for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

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Lambda Labs

Provider 1

9
GPUs Available
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Vast.ai

Provider 2

17
GPUs Available
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Comparison Overview

19
Total GPU Models
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9
Lambda Labs GPUs
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17
Vast.ai GPUs
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Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $5.89/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 19Both available: 7Lambda Labs: 9Vast.ai: 17
Showing 15 of 19 GPUs
Last updated: 11/30/2025, 7:24:48 PM
A10
24GB VRAM •
Lambda LabsLambda Labs
$0.75/hour
Updated: 11/30/2025
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.16/hour
Updated: 11/24/2025
Best Price
Price Difference:+$0.59(+364.4%)
A100 PCIE
40GB VRAM •
Lambda LabsLambda Labs
$1.29/hour
Updated: 3/9/2025
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.87/hour
Updated: 3/31/2025
Best Price
Price Difference:+$0.42(+48.3%)
A100 SXM
80GB VRAM •
Lambda LabsLambda Labs
$14.32/hour
8x GPU configuration
Updated: 11/30/2025
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.74/hour
Updated: 11/18/2025
Best Price
Price Difference:+$13.58(+1846.7%)
A40
48GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.28/hour
Updated: 11/30/2025
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B200
192GB VRAM •
Lambda LabsLambda Labs
$39.92/hour
8x GPU configuration
Updated: 11/30/2025
Best Price
Not Available
GH200
96GB VRAM •
Lambda LabsLambda Labs
$1.49/hour
Updated: 11/30/2025
Best Price
Not Available
H100
80GB VRAM •
Lambda LabsLambda Labs
$23.92/hour
8x GPU configuration
Updated: 11/30/2025
Vast.aiVast.ai
$2.27/hour
Updated: 6/25/2025
Best Price
Price Difference:+$21.65(+953.7%)
H200
141GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$3.06/hour
Updated: 6/25/2025
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L40
40GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.39/hour
Updated: 11/17/2025
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L40S
48GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.44/hour
Updated: 11/29/2025
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RTX 3090
24GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.18/hour
Updated: 11/30/2025
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RTX 4080
16GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.14/hour
Updated: 12/23/2024
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RTX 4090
24GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.33/hour
Updated: 11/30/2025
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RTX 6000 Ada
48GB VRAM •
Lambda LabsLambda Labs
$0.50/hour
Updated: 11/30/2025
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.13/hour
Updated: 11/30/2025
Best Price
Price Difference:+$0.37(+272.9%)
RTX A4000
16GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.08/hour
Updated: 11/30/2025
Best Price

Features Comparison

Lambda Labs

    Vast.ai

      Pros & Cons

      Lambda Labs

      Advantages
      • Early access to latest NVIDIA GPUs (H100, H200, Blackwell)
      • Specialized for AI workloads
      • One-click Jupyter access
      • Pre-installed popular ML frameworks
      Considerations
      • Primarily focused on AI and ML workloads
      • Limited global data center presence compared to major cloud providers
      • Newer player in the cloud GPU market

      Vast.ai

      Advantages
      • Cost-effective (5-6X cheaper than traditional cloud services)
      • Flexible pricing with on-demand and interruptible options
      • Real-time bidding system for cost optimization
      • Docker ecosystem for quick software deployment
      Considerations
      • Primarily focused on Linux-based Docker instances
      • No Windows support
      • Limited GUI options (SSH, Jupyter, or command-only)

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