AWS vs Lambda: GPU pricing
Public on-demand list prices per GPU-hour, side by side. Updated 2026-06-10 — see methodology.
At a glance
Lambda is cheaper on 2 of 2 GPU types both providers list.
| GPU | AWS | Lambda | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| H100 p5.48xlarge · gpu_8x_h100_sxm5 | $6.88 | $3.99 | Lambda by 42% |
| A100 80GB p4de.24xlarge · gpu_8x_a100_sxm4 | $3.43 | $2.79 | Lambda by 19% |
On-demand list prices per single GPU per hour; committed/reserved rates are lower on both providers. Verify with each provider before purchasing.
FAQ
Is AWS or Lambda cheaper for GPUs?+
Lambda lists lower public on-demand prices on 2 of the 2 GPU types both providers offer (as of 2026-06-10). Actual costs depend on commitment terms and negotiated rates.
What's the difference between AWS and Lambda?+
AWS is a hyperscaler with a broad managed-services ecosystem; Lambda is a GPU-focused neocloud with aggressive pricing. Hyperscalers bundle global regions and enterprise SLAs; neoclouds typically undercut them on raw GPU compute.