Vast.ai

Vast.ai: Fast, Secure On-Demand GPU Cloud

Vast.ai is a cloud-based marketplace for renting on-demand and interruptible GPUs from a wide network of providers. It targets AI startups, research teams, and enterprises seeking cost-efficient, scalable GPU compute with real-time bidding, templated deployments, and robust data security.

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How Vast.ai Works

• Browse and compare on-demand and interruptible GPU offers from multiple providers (data centers and individuals).
• Use the GUI or CLI to search, filter, and launch GPU instances quickly.
• Access 1-click templates for common AI workloads (LLMs, image/video generation, transcription, fine-tuning, rendering, etc.).
• Benefit from a dynamic pricing model: on-demand pricing or up to ~50%+ savings with interruptible/auction-based pricing.
• Run workloads inside isolated Docker containers or VMs with enterprise-grade security.

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Key Benefits

• Best price for on-demand GPU compute across a broad marketplace
• Flexible billing: on-demand, interruptible, or reserved pricing
• 1-click deployments and scriptable automation via CLI
• Real-time bidding for cost savings on idle capacity
• Wide hardware options (RTX 5090, H200, H100, RTX 4090, RTX 3090, etc.)
• DLPerf benchmarks to predict hardware performance for deep learning tasks
• ISO 27001-certified data centers and enterprise-grade security

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How to Use Vast.ai

1. Browse or search for GPU offers using the GUI or CLI. Apply filters (GPU type, region, price, availability).
2. Choose an on-demand or interruptible instance that fits your budget and workload.
3. Launch the instance with a template (e.g., LLM, image/video generation, transcription, training, rendering) or customize your own deployment.
4. Access your GPU server, deploy your stack in Docker/VM, and start computing.

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Core Features

• On-demand GPU rentals with predictable pricing
• Interruptible/spot pricing to save 50%+ on workloads
• Wide range of GPU types and providers in a secure cloud
• 1-click deployments and templates for common AI workloads (LLMs, image/video generation, audio transcription, fine-tuning, etc.)
• Docker-based container and VM deployment with ready-to-use templates (LLama, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Jupyter, CUDA, Ubuntu, etc.)
• CLI and GUI for search, deployment, and automation
• DLPerf: real-time benchmarking to rank hardware performance for DL tasks
• Enterprise-grade security and ISO 27001 compliance across data centers
• Flexible deployment options from individuals to top-tier data centers

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Security and Compliance

• All data center partners meet rigorous security standards with ISO 27001 certification as baseline
• Isolated Docker containers or VMs for your workloads
• Enterprise-grade bandwidth, uptime, and networking for demanding AI workloads

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Get Started

• Visit Vast.ai to explore the marketplace
• Talk to Sales for tailored demonstrations and custom deployments
• Use templates to accelerate time-to-first-run for common AI/ML workloads

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Why Choose Vast.ai

• Access thousands of GPUs across a global network
• Transparent pricing with depth of options
• Fast, scalable provisioning with templates and automation
• Security-first approach with compliant data centers