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Salad
Available NowBest for Batch processing, Image Generation APIs, Highly parallel cheap inference
About Salad
Salad operates one of the most unique architectures in the cloud compute space. By tapping into a massive network of idle gaming PCs, Salad offers a decentralized cloud of consumer GPUs (like the RTX 3090 and 4090) at prices that traditional data centers literally cannot match.
Perfect for Batch Inference
Because the nodes are hosted on residential connections and can disconnect, Salad is strictly for stateless, containerized workloads. It is the absolute best, most cost-effective platform for running batch audio transcription (Whisper) or high-volume image generation APIs where node drops can be easily retried.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unbelievably cheap compute—pennies per hour for high-end GPUs
- Massive scale utilizing thousands of idle gamer PCs worldwide
- Perfect for stateless tasks like batch image generation or audio transcription
- Fully containerized deployment model
Cons
- Nodes can drop offline at any time (preemptible by nature)
- Not suitable for synchronous LLM training or tasks requiring massive memory
- Network speeds vary wildly depending on the host's residential connection
Ideal Use Cases
AI Inferencebatch-processingImage Generation
| GPU Models | RTX 3090, RTX 4090, RTX 3080 |
| GPU Types | RTX 3090, RTX 4090 |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Availability | Available Now |
| Website | salad.com ↗ |
$0.02/ hour (starting)—$0.50/ 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 →
Global (Decentralized)
Starting from
$0.02/hr
Up to $0.50/hr
Frequently Asked Questions
Salad GPU cloud pricing starts from $0.02/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.
Salad offers RTX 3090, RTX 4090, RTX 3080 GPU instances. Availability varies by region and configuration. Contact the provider through ComputeStacker for current availability.
Salad operates data centers in Asia Pacific, EU Central, 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 Salad and other matching providers. You'll receive proposals within 24 hours — no commitment required.
Salad 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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