What is the difference between Replicate and SambaNova?

Replicate and SambaNova 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: Replicate or SambaNova?

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 Replicate and SambaNova?

Yes, both providers offer flexible cloud GPU services. However, consider factors like data transfer costs, setup time, and specific features when switching between providers.

Replicate vs SambaNova

Compare LLM inference API pricing between Replicate and SambaNova. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Replicate

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SambaNova

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Comparison Overview

Total LLM Models

Replicate Models

SambaNova Models

Direct Comparisons

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 3Both available: 0Replicate: 0SambaNova: 3

Showing 3 of 3 models

Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 10/22/2026, 10:58:58 PM

Model ↑	Replicate	SambaNova	Input Diff ↕
Gemma 4 31B Google	Not available	$0.380 in $1.15 out	—
GPT-OSS-120B OpenAI	Not available	$0.220 in $0.590 out	—
MiniMax-M3 MiniMax	Not available	$0.600 in $2.40 out	—

Features Comparison

Replicate

Vast Model Library
Access thousands of open-source models including LLMs, image generators, and more
Simple API
Consistent REST API across all models with webhooks for async processing
Custom Model Hosting
Deploy your own models using Cog containerization
Serverless Scaling
Automatic scaling with cold-start optimization

SambaNova

Custom RDU hardware
Models run on SambaNova's own Reconfigurable Dataflow Units rather than GPUs
OpenAI-compatible API
Chat completions for open models such as DeepSeek, Llama, Gemma, MiniMax and gpt-oss
Prompt caching
Cached input tokens billed at a reduced rate on supported models
Commits and credits
Prepaid commitments alongside pay-as-you-go billing

Pros & Cons

Replicate

Advantages

Largest selection of open-source models on one platform
Simple pay-per-prediction pricing with no minimum
Easy deployment of custom models via Cog
Active community contributing new models daily

Considerations

Cold start latency for less popular models
Pricing can be unpredictable for high-volume use
Less optimized than specialized inference providers

SambaNova

Advantages

Serves models on non-GPU hardware built for inference
Public per-token rates for every served model
OpenAI-compatible endpoints

Considerations

Small model catalog compared with GPU-based inference providers
Some models are priced above other providers of the same open weights
No GPU rental; inference only

Compute Services

Replicate

SambaNova

Pricing Options

Replicate

Pay-per-prediction

Charged per model run based on compute time and hardware

Free tier

Limited free predictions for new users

SambaNova

Per token

Input, cached input, and output tokens billed per 1M

Commits

Prepaid usage commitments

Getting Started

Replicate

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up at replicate.com with GitHub or email
2
Get API token
Copy your API token from account settings
3
Run a prediction
Use the API or Python client to run any model

SambaNova

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up on SambaNova Cloud
2
Create an API key
Generate a key in the API Keys page
3
Call the API
Point an OpenAI-compatible client at api.sambanova.ai

Support & Global Availability

Replicate

Global Regions

US-based infrastructure with global CDN

Support

Documentation, Discord community, email support

SambaNova

Support

Documentation and the SambaNova Cloud dashboard