Beam vs Replicate
Both offer serverless GPU computing, but Beam focuses on custom applications with checkpoint restore while Replicate specializes in pre-built AI models and inference.
What's good about...
Beam
- Pay-per-millisecond billing, only charged when code is running
- Sandbox snapshots for faster deployments
- Autoscaling and deployment logs built-in
- Supports custom Docker images
Price comparison
Beam Pricing
Beam uses a pay-per-millisecond pricing model where you only pay when your code is running. CPU costs $0.190 per core, RAM costs $0.020 per GB, and file storage is included free of charge. There are no charges for cold starts or server spin-up time.
Replicate Pricing
Replicate uses a metered billing model. You only pay as long as your code is running, billed by the second based on the hardware selected.
H100Heads up: We do our best to keep these prices accurate. However, cloud costs may fluctuate based on region, usage, and other factors not listed here. These are estimates based on common setups and are for informational purposes only. Always verify current rates with the provider before provisioning.
Which services do they offer
Here are some managed services that Beam and Replicate offer:
Company details
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| Website | www.beam.cloud | replicate.com |
| Headquarters | United States of America | United States of America |
| Founded | 2021 | 2019 |
| Data Center Locations | -- | -- |
| Example Customers | Coke, Magellan, StratumAI, Geospy, Frase | BuzzFeed, Labelbox, PhotoAI, Character.ai, Magnific, Unsplash, HeadshotPro |
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Our data for Beam was last updated on Feb. 12, 2026, and for Replicate on Feb. 12, 2026.