Compare RunPod vs. Vast.ai

RunPod provides a cloud infrastructure that enables seamless deployment and scaling of AI workloads with GPU-powered pods. By offering access to a wide array of NVIDIA GPUs, such as the A100 and H100, RunPod supports training and deploying machine learning models with minimal latency and high performance. The platform emphasizes ease of use, allowing users to spin up pods in seconds and scale them dynamically to meet demand. With features like autoscaling, real-time analytics, and serverless scaling, RunPod is an ideal solution for startups, academic institutions, and enterprises seeking a flexible, powerful, and affordable platform for AI development and inference.

Vast.ai offers the lowest-cost cloud GPU rentals. Save up to 5-6 times on GPU computation with a simple interface. Rent on-demand for convenience and consistency in pricing. You can save up to 50% more by using spot auction pricing for interruptible instances. Vast offers a variety of providers with different levels of security, from hobbyists to Tier-4 data centres. Vast.ai can help you find the right price for the level of reliability and security you need. Use our command-line interface to search for offers in the marketplace using scriptable filters and sorting options. Launch instances directly from the CLI, and automate your deployment. Use interruptible instances to save an additional 50% or even more. The highest bidding instance runs; other conflicting instances will be stopped.