Lambda Labs, founded in 2012, has evolved from a GPU hardware vendor and colocation services provider into a major player in the GPU cloud space. The company offers a wide range of GPU options, from single GPU instances to multi-GPU clusters, with pricing that's typically more competitive than major cloud providers. Their platform includes the latest NVIDIA GPUs, including H100, A100, and various RTX options .

 

What distinguishes Lambda Labs is their deep understanding of AI/ML workloads, stemming from their experience as a hardware provider. Their cloud platform includes pre-configured environments optimized for popular ML frameworks, making it easier for teams to get started quickly. However, they're noted for having longer instance boot times compared to some competitors and are actively working on improving their managed Slurm offering. Their pricing is particularly competitive, with H100x8 SXM5 instances available at $23.92/hour, significantly below many competitors .