Replicate vs Shadeform
Shadeform.ai offers a unified API for managing and deploying GPUs across multiple cloud providers, while Replicate focuses on deploying and scaling AI models in the cloud with ease.
What's good about...
Replicate
- 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
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
Replicate's 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.
Replicate GPUs
| Name | GPUs | VRAM | vCPUs | RAM | Price/h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia T4 | 1x T4 | 16GB | 4 | 16GB | $0.81 | Source |
| Nvidia A40 (Small) | 1x A40 | 48GB | 4 | 16GB | $2.07 | Source |
| Nvidia A40 (Large) | 1x A40 | 48GB | 10 | 72GB | $2.61 | Source |
| Nvidia A100 (40GB) | 1x A100 | 40GB | 10 | 72GB | $4.14 | Source |
| Nvidia A100 (80GB) | 1x A100 | 80GB | 10 | 144GB | $5.04 | Source |
| 2x Nvidia A40 (Large) | 2x A40 | 96GB | 20 | 144GB | $5.22 | Source |
| 2x Nvidia A100 (40GB) | 2x A100 | 80GB | 20 | 144GB | $8.28 | Source |
| 2x Nvidia A100 (80GB) | 2x A100 | 160GB | 20 | 288GB | $10.08 | Source |
| 4x Nvidia A40 (Large) | 4x A40 | 192GB | 40 | 288GB | $10.44 | Source |
| 4x Nvidia A100 (40GB) | 4x A100 | 160GB | 40 | 288GB | $16.56 | Source |
| 4x Nvidia A100 (80GB) | 4x A100 | 320GB | 40 | 576GB | $20.16 | Source |
| 8x Nvidia A40 (Large) | 8x A40 | 384GB | 48 | 680GB | $20.88 | Source |
| 8x Nvidia A100 (80GB) | 8x A100 | 640GB | 80 | 960GB | $40.32 | 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
Company details
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Replicate
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Shadeform
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| Website | replicate.com | shadeform.ai |
| Headquarters | United States of America 🇺🇸 | United States of America 🇺🇸 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2023 |
| Data Center Locations | -- | -- |
| Example Customers | BuzzFeed, PhotoAI, Magnific, Unsplash, HeadshotPro | University of California Berkeley, Magic Studio, Neets.ai, MK1 |
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Replicate
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| Website | replicate.com |
| Headquarters | United States of America 🇺🇸 |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Data Center Locations | -- |
| Example Customers | BuzzFeed, PhotoAI, Magnific, Unsplash, HeadshotPro |
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Shadeform
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|---|---|
| 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 Replicate was last updated on Sept. 25, 2024, and for Shadeform on April 12, 2025.