Prices updated 2026-05-09 — sourced from live provider data
Vast.ai L40S Pricing Options
All available L40S instance types on Vast.ai, sorted by lowest hourly rate.
| Region | Instance | Type | Price/hr | GPUs | vCPUs | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | L40S (marketplace) | Spot | $0.4200/hr Cheapest | 1× GPU | — | — |
| global | vast-l40s | Spot | $0.5615/hr | 1× GPU | — | — |
Top Alternatives to Vast.ai for L40S
Side-by-side cost comparison vs the cheapest Vast.ai L40S rate ($0.4200/hr).
| Provider | Price/hr | Type | vs Vast.ai |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluidStack | $0.5900/hr | On-Demand | +40% more vs Vast.ai |
| TensorDock | $0.5900/hr | On-Demand | +40% more vs Vast.ai |
| RunPod | $0.6700/hr | Spot | +60% more vs Vast.ai |
| Jarvis Labs | $0.6900/hr | On-Demand | +64% more vs Vast.ai |
| Genesis Cloud | $0.7600/hr | On-Demand | +81% more vs Vast.ai |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vast.ai L40S cost per hour in 2026?
Vast.ai L40S starts at $0.4200/hr (spot). 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 Vast.ai for L40S?
FluidStack at $0.5900/hr, TensorDock at $0.5900/hr, RunPod at $0.6700/hr, and more. See the full comparison table for all providers and pricing types.
Does Vast.ai offer reserved or spot L40S pricing?
Vast.ai offers the following L40S pricing types: spot. Reserved pricing typically saves 20–35% vs on-demand for long-running workloads.