H100 Hits $2.29/hr Low
SAN FRANCISCO, JUNE 23, 2026 — Vast.ai now offers the H100-80GB-SXM at $2.29/hr, the cheapest rate available across 15 tracked providers.
Engineers training large models on H100 GPUs are benefiting from competitive pricing, with Vast.ai’s rate applying pressure on other providers to maintain or reduce their own prices, according to PriceGPU tracking shows.
The H100-80GB-SXM’s price point is significant for engineers, as it represents a key milestone in the ongoing competition between cloud providers to offer the most attractive rates for high-end GPU rentals, with many engineers relying on these rentals for critical phases of their projects.
PriceGPU data reveals that Vast.ai’s $2.29/hr rate for the H100-80GB-SXM undercuts other major providers, such as RunPod, which charges $2.49/hr for the same GPU, while FluidStack offers the A100-80GB-SXM at $1.85/hr, making it a viable alternative for engineers prioritizing cost over specific GPU architecture, and Salad leads on the RTX-4090 at $0.24/hr.
The lack of significant price changes since the last scrape indicates a period of market stability, allowing engineers to plan their budgets with greater confidence, as they can anticipate consistent costs for their GPU rentals over the short term.
Engineers looking to rent GPUs today should compare prices across providers, considering factors like specific model requirements and regional availability, to secure the best rate for their workload, such as opting for Vast.ai’s H100-80GB-PCIE at $1.89/hr or FluidStack’s A100-80GB-SXM at $1.85/hr.
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.