Runpod logoRunpodvsTensorWave logoTensorWave

Side-by-side GPU cloud comparison based on live pricing data: GPU catalog, on-demand prices, regions and sign-up credits.

Runpod lists 41 GPU configurations across 36 GPU types from $0.24/hr on demand, while TensorWave lists 3 configurations across 3 GPU types from $1.71/hr.

Prices last updated Sep 1, 2026

At a glance

Runpod logoRunpodTensorWave logoTensorWave
GPU types363
GPU configurations413
Cheapest on-demand price
$0.24/GPU/hr
$1.71/GPU/hr
Average price per GPU$1.44/GPU/hr$2.30/GPU/hr
Regions with offerings121
Sign-up creditup to $500.00N/A
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Key differences

  • TensorWave has the lower on-demand price for 1 of 1 GPU models available at both providers.
  • Runpod has the lower entry price: on-demand GPUs from $0.24/hr, vs $1.71/hr at TensorWave.
  • Runpod lists the larger GPU catalog: 36 GPU types, vs 3 at TensorWave.
  • Runpod covers more regions with offerings: 12, vs 1 at TensorWave.
  • Runpod offers a sign-up credit of up to $500.00 for new users.

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Runpod logoRunpod
From $0.24/GPU/hrUp to$500credit
TensorWave logoTensorWave
From $1.71/GPU/hr

Frequently asked questions

Is Runpod cheaper than TensorWave?
TensorWave has the lower on-demand price for 1 of the 1 GPU models currently available at both providers. On-demand prices start at $0.24 per GPU-hour on Runpod and $1.71 on TensorWave; the comparison table above breaks this down per GPU model.
Which GPUs do both Runpod and TensorWave offer?
Runpod and TensorWave both offer 1 GPU models, including Instinct MI300X. In total, Runpod lists 36 GPU types and TensorWave lists 3.
Do Runpod or TensorWave offer signup credits?
Runpod advertises new-user credits of up to $500; TensorWave doesn't currently list a signup credit on GPUs.io. Listed amounts are documented maximums and depend on the provider's current terms.

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