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RunPod
Available NowBest for AI Inference, Image Generation, Fine-Tuning, Budget ML
About RunPod
RunPod is a fast-growing GPU cloud platform founded in 2022, quickly becoming the go-to choice for AI developers looking for affordable, flexible GPU compute. By 2024, RunPod had over 200,000 active users running millions of GPU hours monthly.
GPU Fleet
RunPod offers Secure Cloud (dedicated data center hardware) and Community Cloud (peer-provided GPUs) including H100 SXM5, A100, RTX 4090, and more.
Serverless Inference
RunPod Serverless enables you to deploy models as endpoints that auto-scale from 0 to hundreds of workers, paying only when requests come in.
Pricing (2025)
- RTX 4090 24GB (Community): from $0.34/hr
- RTX 4090 24GB (Secure): $0.74/hr
- A100 SXM4 80GB: $2.49/hr
- H100 PCIe 80GB: $2.99/hr
- H100 SXM5 80GB: $4.49/hr
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Most affordable GPU cloud with RTX 4090 from $0.74/hr
- SecurePod and CommunityCloud options
- Serverless GPU endpoints for scalable inference APIs
- 500+ pre-built AI templates
- Pay-per-second billing with no minimum spend
Cons
- Community Cloud instances share hardware
- Uptime not guaranteed on community pods
- Limited enterprise SLAs and compliance certifications
Ideal Use Cases
AI InferenceFine-TuningImage GenerationLLM Training
| GPU Models | H100 SXM5, H100 PCIe, A100 SXM4 80GB, RTX 4090, RTX 4080, A40, RTX 3090 |
| GPU Types | A100, H100, RTX 4090 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, CA, USA |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Availability | Available Now |
| Website | runpod.io ↗ |
$0.14/ hour (starting)—$4.49/ hr (max)
💡 Pricing note: Rates shown are indicative. Final pricing depends on GPU model, reservation type (spot vs. on-demand), contract length, and region. Get an exact quote →
US East
US West
EU West (Norway
France)
Asia Pacific (Singapore)
Starting from
$0.14/hr
Up to $4.49/hr
Frequently Asked Questions
RunPod GPU cloud pricing starts from $0.14/hr depending on GPU type, reservation model (on-demand vs. spot vs. reserved), and region. Use the quote form to get exact pricing for your specific workload.
RunPod offers H100 SXM5, H100 PCIe, A100 SXM4 80GB, RTX 4090, RTX 4080, A40, RTX 3090 GPU instances. Availability varies by region and configuration. Contact the provider through ComputeStacker for current availability.
RunPod operates data centers in Asia Pacific, EU West, US East, US West. Choosing a region close to your users minimises latency and can help with data residency compliance requirements.
Use the "Get a Quote" button on this page to submit your GPU requirements. ComputeStacker will forward your request to RunPod and other matching providers. You'll receive proposals within 24 hours — no commitment required.
RunPod offers high-performance GPU infrastructure suitable for large language model training and fine-tuning workloads. For large-scale distributed training, check the Specs tab for NVLink and InfiniBand interconnect availability.
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