H100 Hits $2.29/hr

SAN FRANCISCO, AUGUST 16, 2026 — Vast.ai continues to offer the cheapest H100-80GB-SXM GPU cloud instances at $2.29/hr, with no significant price changes detected across 15 providers since the last scrape.

Engineers relying on cloud-based GPU instances for machine learning workloads are likely to appreciate the current market stability, as it allows for more accurate budget planning and resource allocation, especially when working with expensive H100 and A100 instances.

According to PriceGPU data, the H100-80GB-SXM is priced at $2.29/hr on Vast.ai, while the H100-80GB-PCIE is available for $1.89/hr, also on Vast.ai, making it a more affordable option for workloads that do not require the SXM form factor. In contrast, Fluidstack offers the A100-80GB-SXM at $1.85/hr, which may be a more cost-effective choice for engineers working with older architectures.

PriceGPU tracking shows that the RTX-4090 is currently available for $0.24/hr on Salad, and the L40S is priced at $0.99/hr on Fluidstack, providing engineers with a range of options for different budgets and workloads. The A10G is available for $1.10/hr on Modal, and the RTX-3090 is priced at $0.13/hr on Salad, further emphasizing the diversity of the current market.

The lack of significant price changes since the last scrape indicates a period of market stability, which is beneficial for engineers planning their budgets and resource allocations, as it allows them to make more informed decisions about which GPU instances to rent and for how long.

Engineers looking to rent GPU instances today should consider Vast.ai’s $1.89/hr H100-80GB-PCIE offering as a cost-effective option for workloads that do not require the SXM form factor.

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.