PLATFORM GUIDE

GPU Rental Platforms

Compare every major GPU rental marketplace tracked by GPUOracle. Fees, host payout share, expected utilization and which GPUs each platform pays best for.

PlatformFeeHost ShareUtilizationBest For
Vast.ai20%80%~98% (RTX 4090)Consumer GPUs (RTX 4090, RTX 5090, RTX 3090)
RunPod~24%~76%Medium-HighStable, longer-running jobs
TensorDock~15%~85%LowerData center GPUs (H100, A100)
Lambda LabsN/A (1st-party)N/AN/AReference pricing for data center GPUs

Vast.ai

vast.ai
Platform Fee
20%
Host Share
80%
Utilization
~98% (RTX 4090)
Payout
Monthly, $100 min, bank or crypto
Pros
  • Highest utilization in the market
  • Open marketplace — set your own price
  • Supports a wide range of GPUs
  • Public API for monitoring
Cons
  • Linux only (Ubuntu strongly recommended)
  • Requires static IP for best reliability
  • Setup can be technical for first-time hosts

RunPod

runpod.io
Platform Fee
~24%
Host Share
~76%
Utilization
Medium-High
Payout
Credits → bank or crypto withdrawal
Pros
  • Polished UI for both hosts and renters
  • Community Cloud + Secure Cloud options
  • Higher per-hour prices typical
  • Good documentation
Cons
  • Higher platform fee than Vast.ai
  • Slightly lower utilization than Vast.ai
  • Stricter onboarding for new hosts

TensorDock

tensordock.com
Platform Fee
~15%
Host Share
~85%
Utilization
Lower
Payout
Withdrawal on demand
Pros
  • Lowest platform fee of major marketplaces
  • Good fit for high-end hardware
  • You keep more per dollar earned
Cons
  • Less traffic — lower utilization
  • Smaller renter base than Vast.ai/RunPod
  • Best results require high-end GPUs

Lambda Labs

lambdalabs.com
Platform Fee
N/A (1st-party)
Host Share
N/A
Utilization
N/A
Payout
N/A — not a host marketplace
Pros
  • Stable, transparent published prices
  • Useful as a price benchmark
Cons
  • Not a host marketplace — you cannot list your GPU here
  • Hourly rates are first-party only
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GPUOracle aggregates live data from Vast.ai, RunPod and TensorDock.
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