Replicate vs Shadeform

Shadeform helps manage GPU servers across clouds, Replicate focuses on easily running AI models without worrying about servers.

What's good about...

Replicate logo 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

Replicate logo 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

Here are some managed services that Replicate and Shadeform offer:

Service Replicate Shadeform
GPU-powered Servers
Managed Containers --
Virtual Private Server (VPS) --

Company details

Replicate
Website replicate.com
Headquarters United States of America πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Founded 2019
Data Center Locations --
Example Customers BuzzFeed, PhotoAI, Magnific, Unsplash, HeadshotPro
Shadeform
Website shadeform.ai
Headquarters United States of America πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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 May 6, 2025.