What is the difference between Modal and Packet AI?

Modal and Packet AI 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: Modal or Packet AI?

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 Modal and Packet AI?

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 Modal and Packet AI, with 0 models available from both providers.

Modal vs Packet AI

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

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Modal GPUs

Packet AI GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $2.50/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 11Both available: 1Modal: 11Packet AI: 1

Showing 11 of 11 GPUs

Last updated: 10/6/2026, 9:58:23 PM

GPU Model ↑	Modal Price	Packet AI Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A10 24GB VRAM • Modal	$1.10/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
A10 24GB VRAM • Modal $1.10/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Modal	$2.10/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Modal $2.10/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal	$2.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal $2.50/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
B200 180GB VRAM • ModalPacket AI	$6.25/hr	$3.75/hr★ Best	↑+$2.50(+66.7%)	Modal Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • Modal $6.25/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Packet AI $3.75/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$2.50(+66.7%) Modal Packet AI
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal	$3.95/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal $3.95/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
H200 141GB VRAM • Modal	$4.54/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
H200 141GB VRAM • Modal $4.54/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Modal	$7.10/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Modal $7.10/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
L4 24GB VRAM • Modal	$0.80/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
L4 24GB VRAM • Modal $0.80/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
L40S 48GB VRAM • Modal	$1.95/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
L40S 48GB VRAM • Modal $1.95/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Modal	$3.03/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Modal $3.03/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Modal	$0.59/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Modal $0.59/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal

A10 24GB VRAM • Modal	$1.10/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
A10 24GB VRAM • Modal $1.10/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Modal	$2.10/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Modal $2.10/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal	$2.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal $2.50/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
B200 180GB VRAM • ModalPacket AI	$6.25/hr	$3.75/hr★ Best	↑+$2.50(+66.7%)	Modal Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • Modal $6.25/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Packet AI $3.75/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$2.50(+66.7%) Modal Packet AI
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal	$3.95/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal $3.95/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
H200 141GB VRAM • Modal	$4.54/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
H200 141GB VRAM • Modal $4.54/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Modal	$7.10/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Modal $7.10/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
L4 24GB VRAM • Modal	$0.80/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
L4 24GB VRAM • Modal $0.80/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
L40S 48GB VRAM • Modal	$1.95/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
L40S 48GB VRAM • Modal $1.95/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Modal	$3.03/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Modal $3.03/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Modal	$0.59/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Modal $0.59/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal

Features Comparison

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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

Packet AI

Full Root SSH Access
Direct SSH access to GPU instances with full root control and native performance
Browser-Based Development
VS Code and Jupyter environments accessible directly in the browser
OpenAI-Compatible API
Drop-in replacement for OpenAI APIs with automatic model discovery and streaming support
Instant Setup
Deploy GPU instances in under 5 minutes without procurement cycles or contracts
Smart Resource Optimization
Advanced scheduling technology that optimizes GPU utilization and reduces costs

Pros & Cons

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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

Packet AI

Advantages

Fast deployment under 5 minutes
Free unlimited data egress
OpenAI-compatible API for inference
Browser-based development environments (VS Code, Jupyter)

Considerations

B200s currently sold out, H200s coming soon
Newer provider with less established track record
Limited data center locations compared to major clouds

Compute Services

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Pricing Options

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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

Packet AI

On-Demand Pricing

Pay per second with no long-term commitments or minimum usage requirements

Smart Scheduling

Advanced resource optimization that reduces costs by eliminating idle GPU time

Getting Started

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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

Packet AI

Get Started

1
Sign up in seconds
Quick account creation with no credit card required to start
2
Select GPU type
Choose from available NVIDIA GPUs including RTX Pro 6000, H200s, and B200s
3
Deploy and connect
Instance ready in under 5 minutes with SSH access or web dashboard

Support & Global Availability

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Global Regions

Multi-region availability across North America and Europe

Support

Documentation, community forum, and enterprise support for paid plans

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