What is the difference between Modal and Zettabyte?

Modal and Zettabyte 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 Zettabyte?

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 Zettabyte?

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 Zettabyte, with 0 models available from both providers.

Modal vs Zettabyte

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

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Modal GPUs

Zettabyte GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $1.44/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 11Both available: 1Modal: 11Zettabyte: 1

Showing 11 of 11 GPUs

Last updated: 10/6/2026, 7:19:50 PM

GPU Model ↑	Modal Price	Zettabyte 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 • Modal	$6.25/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
B200 180GB VRAM • Modal $6.25/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • ModalZettabyte	$3.95/hr	$2.51/hr★ Best	↑+$1.44(+57.3%)	Modal Zettabyte
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal $3.95/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Zettabyte $2.51/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.44(+57.3%) Modal Zettabyte
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 • Modal	$6.25/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Modal
B200 180GB VRAM • Modal $6.25/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Modal
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • ModalZettabyte	$3.95/hr	$2.51/hr★ Best	↑+$1.44(+57.3%)	Modal Zettabyte
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Modal $3.95/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Zettabyte $2.51/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.44(+57.3%) Modal Zettabyte
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

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On-Demand Instances
Launch GPU instances quickly and scale to hundreds on-demand.
Reserved Clusters
Designed for large-scale training with predictable capacity.
Private Cloud Solutions
Custom clusters tailored for specific security and procurement needs.
Best-Price Allocation
Utilizes a bid/ask system to ensure optimal pricing on GPU resources.
Reliability Framework
Ensures 99.9% uptime SLA with transparent incident reporting.

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

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Advantages

Flexible scaling options for various workloads
Diverse service offerings to match different needs
Built-in security protocols for data protection

Considerations

Limited information on specific geographic availability
No explicit details on customer support options
Dependency on third-party hardware providers

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

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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

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Get Started

1
Visit the Zettabyte website
Access the main platform to explore available services.
2
Choose a service type
Select between on-demand, reserved clusters, or private cloud.
3
Register for an account
Provide necessary information to create a user account.
4
Set up your billing and access preferences
Fill in details for account management and payment.
5
Launch your first instance
Follow prompts to deploy your chosen compute resource.

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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