What's good about...
FluidStack
- Deploy GPU workloads without having to manage infrastructure
- Affordable prices, wide range of GPU options
- Clusters can be reserved to lock-in savings
- 24/7 support with a 15-minute response time
Shadeform
- Launch instances anywhere with a single console and API
- Leverage a multi-cloud set up, without the hassle
- You can reserve instances in advance to ensure GPU availability
- Free to use, zero mark-up fees
Price comparison
FluidStack's Pricing
FluidStack GPUs
| Name | GPUs | VRAM | vCPUs | RAM | Price/h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia A4000 | 1x A4000 | 16GB | 36 | 128GB | $0.40 | Source |
| Nvidia A5000 | 1x A5000 | 24GB | 36 | 128GB | $0.55 | Source |
| Nvidia A40 | 1x A40 | 48GB | 32 | 128GB | $0.60 | Source |
| Nvidia A6000 | 1x A6000 | 48GB | 48 | 128GB | $0.80 | Source |
| Nvidia L40 | 1x L40 | 48GB | 32 | 48GB | $1.25 | Source |
| Nvidia A100 PCIe 40GB | 1x A100 | 40GB | 32 | 128GB | $1.65 | Source |
| Nvidia A100 PCIe 80GB | 1x A100 | 80GB | 48 | 256GB | $1.80 | Source |
| Nvidia H100 PCIe | 1x H100 | 80GB | 48 | 256GB | $2.89 | Source |
Shadeform's Pricing
Shadeform does not charge any fees to use their marketplace. You pay the same price as using the cloud providers directly.
Here are some example configurations:
| GPU | VRAM | Price range (per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia A4000 | 16 GB | $0.30-0.80 |
| Nvidia A6000 | 48 GB | $0.57-1.93 |
| Nvidia V100 | 16 GB | $0.69-3.06 |
| Nvidia L40S | 48 GB | $0.99-1.15 |
| Nvidia A100 | 40 GB | $1.29-3.19 |
| Nvidia H100 | 80 GB | $2.48-5.99 |
You can view the full list here.
Which services do they offer
Here are some managed services that FluidStack and Shadeform offer:
| Service |
FluidStack
|
Shadeform
|
|---|---|---|
| GPU-powered Servers | ||
| Managed Containers | -- | |
| Virtual Private Server (VPS) | -- |
Company details
|
FluidStack
|
Shadeform
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Website | www.fluidstack.io | shadeform.ai |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | United States of America 🇺🇸 |
| Founded | 2017 | 2023 |
| Data Center Locations | 4 | -- |
| Example Customers | Character.ai, Playground, Samsung Research, Krisp, Codeway | University of California Berkeley, Magic Studio, Neets.ai, MK1 |
|
FluidStack
|
|
|---|---|
| Website | www.fluidstack.io |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Data Center Locations | 4 |
| Example Customers | Character.ai, Playground, Samsung Research, Krisp, Codeway |
|
Shadeform
|
|
|---|---|
| Website | shadeform.ai |
| Headquarters | United States of America 🇺🇸 |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Data Center Locations | -- |
| Example Customers | University of California Berkeley, Magic Studio, Neets.ai, MK1 |
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Our data for FluidStack was last updated on Sept. 25, 2024, and for Shadeform on May 6, 2025.