Cheapest provider for batch inference
The cheapest tracked provider for batch inference right now is RunPod, starting with RTX 4090 at $0.20/hr on spot pricing.
Cheapest provider for batch inference
Batch inference traffic usually searches for the cheapest place to keep queues moving, not necessarily the newest accelerator.
This guide looks for providers with at least 24GB GPUs, then ranks the cheapest spot, community, or on-demand entry point so you can separate flexible batch capacity from steadier fallback options.
Batch inference provider summary
The cheapest tracked provider for batch inference right now is RunPod, starting with RTX 4090 at $0.20/hr on spot pricing. Vast.ai currently has the widest low-cost batch inference catalog in the tracked market with 12 qualifying GPUs. If you need a steadier fallback than spot or community inventory, the cheapest tracked on-demand provider is Vast.ai at $0.35/hr.
How this guide is computed
We filter the market to GPUs with at least 24GB of VRAM, look across spot, community, and on-demand pricing, and rank each provider by its cheapest qualifying row plus the breadth of the remaining qualifying catalog.
Cheapest provider for batch inference FAQ
Which provider is cheapest for batch inference right now?
The cheapest tracked provider for batch inference right now is RunPod, starting with RTX 4090 at $0.20/hr on spot pricing.
Why does batch inference use 24GB as the floor here?
That floor captures the part of the market that can still run serious batch jobs for 7B to 14B class models without forcing you into premium 80GB inventory.
Should I trust spot and community prices for batch inference?
Often yes for offline queues or catch-up jobs, but you should still compare them against a stable fallback. If you need a steadier fallback than spot or community inventory, the cheapest tracked on-demand provider is Vast.ai at $0.35/hr.
How fresh is the provider ranking on this page?
We recalculate the ranking from the latest stored provider rows with 24GB+ GPUs. The freshest provider entry is from Mar 17, 2026, and collectors run daily.
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Cheapest provider for batch inference at a glance
Use these recommendation cards to separate the current budget floor from the higher-headroom or broader-catalog alternatives that matter for this decision.
RunPod
The cheapest tracked provider for batch inference right now is RunPod, starting with RTX 4090 at $0.20/hr on spot pricing.
Vast.ai
Vast.ai currently has the widest low-cost batch inference catalog in the tracked market with 12 qualifying GPUs.
Vast.ai
If you need a steadier fallback than spot or community inventory, the cheapest tracked on-demand provider is Vast.ai at $0.35/hr.
Provider entry points for batch inference
Each row shows the cheapest 24GB+ GPU currently tracked on that provider.
| GPU / target | Provider | Type | Hourly | Monthly | Why it fits |
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RTX 4090
best provider entry point
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RunPod | spot | $0.20/hr | $146/mo | 10 qualifying 24GB+ GPUs tracked on this provider. |
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L40
best provider entry point
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GCP | spot | $0.20/hr | $147/mo | 3 qualifying 24GB+ GPUs tracked on this provider. |
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RTX 4090
best provider entry point
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Vast.ai | on-demand | $0.35/hr | $254/mo | 12 qualifying 24GB+ GPUs tracked on this provider. |
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L40
best provider entry point
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Lambda | on-demand | $0.86/hr | $628/mo | 6 qualifying 24GB+ GPUs tracked on this provider. |
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A100 SXM4
best provider entry point
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Azure | spot | $1.06/hr | $777/mo | 4 qualifying 24GB+ GPUs tracked on this provider. |
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A100 PCIE
best provider entry point
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Vultr | on-demand | $2.47/hr | $1,803/mo | 1 qualifying 24GB+ GPUs tracked on this provider. |
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A100 SXM4
best provider entry point
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AWS | on-demand | $3.09/hr | $2,254/mo | 4 qualifying 24GB+ GPUs tracked on this provider. |