Vast.ai GPU rental pricing
Vast.ai, Inc. · GPU marketplace · billed per second
Vast.ai is a GPU marketplace that publishes per-hour prices for 8 GPU models. Its cheapest is the NVIDIA L4 at $0.33/hr on-demand. A marketplace where independent hosts set prices across 40+ data centers. Prices shown are representative medians; individual hosts can be far cheaper. Tiers: on-demand, interruptible, reserved. No standing credit; marketplace bidding. Interruptible bids ~50% below on-demand.
Source: Vast.ai, Inc. pricing. Data as of June 2026.
Vast.ai GPU prices
| GPU | VRAM | On-demand /hr | Interruptible /hr | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA L4 | 24GB GDDR6 | $0.33/hr | — | Marketplace median. Host-set. |
| NVIDIA RTX 4090 | 24GB GDDR6X | $0.52/hr | $0.20/hr | Marketplace median (page headline $0.37); interruptible ~$0.18-0.25. Host-set. |
| NVIDIA A100 40GB | 40GB HBM2 | $0.58/hr | — | Marketplace median (PCIe). Host-set. |
| NVIDIA A100 80GB | 80GB HBM2e | $0.74/hr | $0.35/hr | Marketplace median (SXM); lows ~$0.35. Host-set. |
| NVIDIA H100 SXM | 80GB HBM3 | $1.93/hr | $0.95/hr | Marketplace median (~$1.53-2.27); interruptible ~$0.75-1.10. Host-set. |
| NVIDIA H100 PCIe | 80GB HBM2e | $2.78/hr | $1.40/hr | Marketplace median; interruptible ~$1.40. Host-set. |
| NVIDIA H200 | 141GB HBM3e | $4.00/hr | — | Marketplace median. Host-set. |
| NVIDIA B200 | 192GB HBM3e | $4.23/hr | — | Marketplace median (192GB). Host-set. |
Source: Vast.ai, Inc. pricing page. Data as of June 2026.
Source: Vast.ai, Inc. pricing. Snapshot June 2026 — cloud GPU prices change weekly; verify on the provider's pricing page before relying on a figure.
Cost pros & cons
Where Vast.ai saves money
- Usually the cheapest prices anywhere
- Huge supply incl. consumer GPUs
- Interruptible tier ~50% off
Watch-outs
- Host-set prices vary constantly
- Reliability/security varies by host
- No enterprise SLA
Frequently asked questions
How much does Vast.ai charge to rent a GPU?
Vast.ai's cheapest published GPU is the NVIDIA L4 at $0.33/hr on-demand; it lists prices for 8 GPU models. A marketplace where independent hosts set prices across 40+ data centers. Prices shown are representative medians; individual hosts can be far cheaper. Tiers: on-demand, interruptible, reserved. Snapshot June 2026 — cloud GPU prices change weekly; verify on the provider's pricing page before relying on a figure.
Does Vast.ai have a free tier or credits?
No standing credit; marketplace bidding. Interruptible bids ~50% below on-demand.
How is Vast.ai billed?
Vast.ai bills per second. A marketplace where independent hosts set prices across 40+ data centers. Prices shown are representative medians; individual hosts can be far cheaper. Tiers: on-demand, interruptible, reserved.
Does Vast.ai offer cheaper spot or community pricing?
Yes — Vast.ai offers a "Interruptible" tier that is typically cheaper than its on-demand rate (often ~50% lower), in exchange for possible interruption. Use it for fault-tolerant or checkpointed jobs.
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Source & accuracy
Figures are a dated snapshot from Vast.ai, Inc.'s pricing page (as of June 2026). Marketplace figures are moving medians, not fixed list prices; individual hosts vary. Cloud GPU pricing is volatile and varies by region and discounts — verify on the vendor's page before renting. See our methodology. This is an informational comparison, not a quote.
Last updated: 2026-06-21