Prices updated 2026-05-09 — sourced from live provider data
Vast.ai A100 Pricing Options
All available A100 instance types on Vast.ai, sorted by lowest hourly rate.
| Region | Instance | Type | Price/hr | GPUs | vCPUs | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | A100 80GB (marketplace) | Spot | $0.8900/hr Cheapest | 1× GPU | — | — |
Top Alternatives to Vast.ai for A100
Side-by-side cost comparison vs the cheapest Vast.ai A100 rate ($0.8900/hr).
| Provider | Price/hr | Type | vs Vast.ai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadeform | $0.9900/hr | On-Demand | +11% more vs Vast.ai |
| TensorDock | $1.1500/hr | On-Demand | +29% more vs Vast.ai |
| FluidStack | $1.2100/hr | On-Demand | +36% more vs Vast.ai |
| Jarvis Labs | $1.2900/hr | On-Demand | +45% more vs Vast.ai |
| Lambda | $1.2900/hr | On-Demand | +45% more vs Vast.ai |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vast.ai A100 cost per hour in 2026?
Vast.ai A100 starts at $0.8900/hr (spot). The average A100 on-demand price across all providers is $9.3045/hr. Use the GPU cost calculator to estimate total cost for your workload.
What are the cheapest alternatives to Vast.ai for A100?
Shadeform at $0.9900/hr, TensorDock at $1.1500/hr, FluidStack at $1.2100/hr, and more. See the full comparison table for all providers and pricing types.
Does Vast.ai offer reserved or spot A100 pricing?
Vast.ai offers the following A100 pricing types: spot. Reserved pricing typically saves 20–35% vs on-demand for long-running workloads.