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Vast.ai vs Lambda vs Modal
3 of 5GPU Clouds · verified 13 Aug 2026
| Specification | Vast.ai | Lambda | Modal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | Cheapest spot rates, no guarantees. | Best availability for production inference. | Code-first serverless, no idle cost. |
| H100 ($/hr) | — | $3.99 | — |
| B200 ($/hr) | — | $3.49 | — |
| Serverless | No | No | Yes |
| SLA | No | Yes | Yes |
| Category | GPU Clouds | GPU Clouds | GPU Clouds |
| Official | Vast.ai ↗ | Lambda Labs ↗ | Modal ↗ |
Highlighted rows are where these differ.
Vast.ai
- No SLA, no security guarantees, no compliance
- Peer-to-peer marketplace
Best for fault-tolerant batch.
Lambda
- Cheapest B200 on-demand
- Capacity generally available
Best for steady production.