H100 Hits $2.29/hr
SAN FRANCISCO, AUGUST 5, 2026 — Vast.ai maintains its lead as the cheapest provider of H100-80GB-SXM GPUs, now priced at $2.29/hr.
Engineers training large models continue to face intense competition for affordable GPU resources, and the current pricing reflects a delicate balance between supply and demand. With the H100-80GB-SXM being a highly sought-after GPU for its performance and memory capacity, the $2.29/hr price point is a crucial benchmark for budgeting and planning purposes. This price stability is likely driven by the ongoing efforts of cloud providers to optimize their pricing strategies and attract price-sensitive customers.
According to PriceGPU data, Vast.ai’s $2.29/hr for the H100-80GB-SXM is closely followed by other providers, with FluidStack offering the A100-80GB-SXM at $1.85/hr, and Vast.ai again leading with the H100-80GB-PCIE at $1.89/hr. In contrast, the RTX-4090 is available for $0.24/hr from Salad, highlighting the significant price disparity between different GPU models and vendors. Meanwhile, the A10G from Modal is priced at $1.10/hr, and the L40S from FluidStack is available for $0.99/hr.
PriceGPU tracking shows that the current market prices have remained relatively stable since the last scrape, with no significant changes detected. This stability is beneficial for engineers and organizations planning their GPU budgets, as it allows for more accurate forecasting and resource allocation. A flat market also indicates that providers are currently content with their pricing strategies, and are not feeling pressure to adjust their prices in response to changing demand or supply conditions.
With the current prices holding steady, engineers looking to rent GPUs today can take advantage of the competitive pricing and plan their workflows accordingly, and should consider opting for Vast.ai’s H100-80GB-PCIE at $1.89/hr for their high-performance computing needs.
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.