Replicate
vs
Shadeform
Both sell GPU compute for AI. Replicate runs a catalog of pre-built models on A100 to H200 GPUs through an API billed per second, while Shadeform launches raw instances across other clouds from one console.
What's good about each
- Run AI/ML models without having to manage the infrastructure
- Excellent web UI to explore and try out models without code
- Train and deploy custom models using Cog
- 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
GPUs
Replicate offers 5 GPU models. We track no GPU listings from Shadeform. Cheapest listed price per GPU per hour; GPUs both providers sell come first.
| GPU | Replicate | Shadeform | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
H100
4 configs
|
$5.49 /GPU/hr On-demand | -- | Replicate only |
|
H200
4 configs
|
$5.49 /GPU/hr On-demand | -- | Replicate only |
|
A100
4 configs
|
$5.04 /GPU/hr On-demand | -- | Replicate only |
|
L40S
4 configs
|
$3.51 /GPU/hr On-demand | -- | Replicate only |
|
T4
1 config
|
$0.81 /GPU/hr On-demand | -- | Replicate only |
Replicate bills on-demand. The line under each price names the billing type shown.
Services
Managed services each provider offers.
| Service | Replicate | Shadeform |
|---|---|---|
| GPU-powered Servers | ||
| Managed Containers | ||
| Virtual Private Server (VPS) |
Compliance
Frameworks each provider states on its own site, each linked to its source.
Heads up: Each entry links to the provider's own statement. An attestation can cover one tier, one region or the platform alone rather than every service. Verify the scope before you rely on it. A dash means we found nothing to link to, not that the provider lacks it.
Company details
| Fact | Replicate | Shadeform |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 | 2023 |
| Headquarters | USA | USA |
| Locations | -- | -- |
| Example customers | BuzzFeed, Labelbox, PhotoAI, Character.ai, Magnific, Unsplash, HeadshotPro | University of California Berkeley, Magic Studio, Neets.ai, MK1 |
| Website | replicate.com | shadeform.com |
Alternatives to consider
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Our data for Replicate was last updated on Sept. 20, 2026, and for Shadeform on Sept. 18, 2026.