$1.85/hr A100 Price Holds
SAN FRANCISCO, JUNE 2, 2026 — Vast’s H100-80GB-PCIE price of $1.89/hr remains the cheapest option for high-end GPU rentals, but Fluidstack’s A100-80GB-SXM at $1.85/hr offers a competitive alternative.
Engineers training large models continue to face intense pressure to optimize their budgets, and the current market prices reflect a delicate balance between provider competition and hardware costs. The stability of prices across the major providers indicates a mature market where engineers can make informed decisions based on their specific needs, rather than reacting to fluctuating prices.
According to PriceGPU data, Vast leads the market with its H100-80GB-PCIE at $1.89/hr, closely followed by Fluidstack’s A100-80GB-SXM at $1.85/hr, and Vast’s own H100-80GB-SXM at $2.29/hr. In contrast, the RTX-4090 is available for $0.24/hr from Salad, making it a more affordable option for less demanding workloads.
The lack of significant price changes since the last scrape means that engineers can plan their budgets with greater confidence, knowing that their costs will remain relatively stable in the short term.
For engineers deciding what to rent today, they should consider Fluidstack’s A100-80GB-SXM at $1.85/hr as a cost-effective option for training large models, especially when factoring in the potential savings from avoiding more expensive H100 options.
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.