H100 Hits $2.29/hr
SAN FRANCISCO, JULY 20, 2026 — Vast.ai maintains its lead as the cheapest provider of h100-80gb-sxm GPUs, pricing them at $2.29/hr.
Engineers training large models on these high-end GPUs are likely aware that the h100-80gb-sxm pricing has significant implications for their project budgets, as the choice of GPU and provider can greatly affect overall costs.
PriceGPU tracking shows that the h100-80gb-pcie is currently available for $1.89/hr, also from Vast.ai, making it an attractive alternative for engineers who don’t require the specific features of the sxm version.
In comparison, FluidStack offers the a100-80gb-sxm for $1.85/hr, while Salad provides the rtx-4090 for $0.24/hr and the rtx-3090 for $0.13/hr, giving engineers a range of options to balance performance and cost.
The lack of significant price changes since the last scrape indicates a stable market, which allows engineers to plan their budgets with more certainty, knowing that prices are unlikely to fluctuate wildly in the short term.
Engineers deciding what to rent today should consider the specific requirements of their project and compare prices across providers, such as Vast.ai’s $1.89/hr for the h100-80gb-pcie, to make the most cost-effective choice.
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.