H100 Hits $2.29/hr
SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 22, 2026 — Vast.ai maintains its lead as the cheapest provider of H100-80GB-SXM GPUs, with prices holding steady at $2.29/hr.
Engineers seeking the most powerful GPUs for their workloads are likely to be closely watching the H100 market, and Vast.ai’s consistent pricing is a key factor in this equation.
According to PriceGPU data, the H100-80GB-SXM price point is driven by demand from researchers and developers working on complex AI and machine learning projects, who require the high memory bandwidth and core count that this GPU provides.
PriceGPU tracking shows that Vast.ai’s $2.29/hr price for H100-80GB-SXM GPUs compares favorably to other providers, such as RunPod, which charges $2.49/hr for the same model, while FluidStack offers the A100-80GB-SXM at $1.85/hr, making it a more affordable alternative for engineers who don’t require the latest generation of GPUs.
The lack of significant price changes across the 15 tracked providers since the last scrape indicates a period of market stability, which allows engineers to plan their budgets with greater confidence, knowing that costs are unlikely to fluctuate wildly in the short term.
Engineers looking to rent GPUs today should consider Vast.ai’s H100-80GB-PCIE offering, which is currently priced at $1.89/hr, making it a competitive option for those seeking a balance between performance and cost.
Current GPU Prices
| GPU | Best Price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| h100 80gb SXM | $2.29/hr | vast |
| h100 80gb PCIE | $1.89/hr | vast |
| a100 80gb SXM | $1.85/hr | fluidstack |
| rtx 4090 | $0.24/hr | salad |
| l40s | $0.99/hr | fluidstack |
| a10g | $1.10/hr | modal |
| rtx 3090 | $0.13/hr | salad |
Data from PriceGPU live tracking across 15 providers.