Prices updated 2026-05-09 — sourced from live provider data
Vast.ai A40 Pricing Options
All available A40 instance types on Vast.ai, sorted by lowest hourly rate.
| Region | Instance | Type | Price/hr | GPUs | vCPUs | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| global | vast-a40 | Spot | $0.0807/hr Cheapest | 1× GPU | — | — |
Top Alternatives to Vast.ai for A40
Side-by-side cost comparison vs the cheapest Vast.ai A40 rate ($0.0807/hr).
| Provider | Price/hr | Type | vs Vast.ai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vultr | $0.0764/hr | On-Demand | -5% cheaper vs Vast.ai |
| RunPod | $0.1400/hr | Spot | +73% more vs Vast.ai |
| TensorDock | $0.5500/hr | Spot | +582% more vs Vast.ai |
| FluidStack | $1.1000/hr | On-Demand | +1263% more vs Vast.ai |
| CoreWeave | $1.8500/hr | On-Demand | +2192% more vs Vast.ai |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vast.ai A40 cost per hour in 2026?
Vast.ai A40 starts at $0.0807/hr (spot). The average A40 on-demand price across all providers is $2.7436/hr. Use the GPU cost calculator to estimate total cost for your workload.
What are the cheapest alternatives to Vast.ai for A40?
Vultr at $0.0764/hr, RunPod at $0.1400/hr, TensorDock at $0.5500/hr, and more. See the full comparison table for all providers and pricing types.
Does Vast.ai offer reserved or spot A40 pricing?
Vast.ai offers the following A40 pricing types: spot. Reserved pricing typically saves 20–35% vs on-demand for long-running workloads.