H100 Hits $2.29/hr
SAN FRANCISCO, AUGUST 4, 2026 — Vast.ai maintains its lead with the cheapest H100-80GB-SXM at $2.29/hr, a price that has held steady since the last market update.
Engineers training large models continue to face intense competition for affordable GPU resources, and the current prices reflect a delicate balance between supply and demand, with providers carefully adjusting their pricing to stay competitive while maintaining profitability.
According to PriceGPU data, the H100-80GB-SXM is priced at $2.29/hr on Vast.ai, significantly higher than the H100-80GB-PCIE, which is available for $1.89/hr, also on Vast.ai, while Fluidstack offers the A100-80GB-SXM for $1.85/hr, making it a viable alternative for engineers looking for a more affordable option without sacrificing too much performance.
PriceGPU tracking shows that Salad leads the pack with the RTX-4090 at $0.24/hr and the RTX-3090 at $0.13/hr, while Modal offers the A10G for $1.10/hr, and Fluidstack provides the L40S for $0.99/hr, giving engineers a range of options to choose from depending on their specific needs and budget constraints.
The lack of significant price changes since the last scrape indicates a period of market stability, which allows engineers to plan their budgets with more certainty, knowing that prices are unlikely to fluctuate wildly in the short term.
With prices holding steady, an engineer looking to rent a GPU today can consider opting for Vast.ai’s H100-80GB-PCIE at $1.89/hr for a balance of performance and affordability.
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.