Prices updated 2026-05-09 — sourced from live provider data
IBM Cloud L40S Pricing Options
All available L40S instance types on IBM Cloud, sorted by lowest hourly rate.
| Region | Instance | Type | Price/hr | GPUs | vCPUs | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| us-south | gx3-24x120x1l40s | On-Demand | $1.8260/hr Cheapest | 1× GPU | 24 vCPU | 120 GB |
Top Alternatives to IBM Cloud for L40S
Side-by-side cost comparison vs the cheapest IBM Cloud L40S rate ($1.8260/hr).
| Provider | Price/hr | Type | vs IBM Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | $0.4200/hr | Spot | -77% cheaper vs IBM Cloud |
| FluidStack | $0.5900/hr | On-Demand | -68% cheaper vs IBM Cloud |
| TensorDock | $0.5900/hr | On-Demand | -68% cheaper vs IBM Cloud |
| RunPod | $0.6700/hr | Spot | -63% cheaper vs IBM Cloud |
| Jarvis Labs | $0.6900/hr | On-Demand | -62% cheaper vs IBM Cloud |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does IBM Cloud L40S cost per hour in 2026?
IBM Cloud L40S starts at $1.8260/hr (on-demand). The average L40S on-demand price across all providers is $3.9322/hr. Use the GPU cost calculator to estimate total cost for your workload.
What are the cheapest alternatives to IBM Cloud for L40S?
Vast.ai at $0.4200/hr, FluidStack at $0.5900/hr, TensorDock at $0.5900/hr, and more. See the full comparison table for all providers and pricing types.
Does IBM Cloud offer reserved or spot L40S pricing?
IBM Cloud offers the following L40S pricing types: on-demand. Reserved pricing typically saves 20–35% vs on-demand for long-running workloads.