NVIDIAHopper Architecture

Rent H100 NVL

The NVIDIA H100 NVL (NVLink) is a high-performance GPU designed for demanding AI and HPC workloads. It leverages the Hopper architecture to deliver exceptional computational power and memory bandwidth, making it suitable for large-scale model training, inference, and data analytics. The NVLink inter...
Current on-demand floor$3.11

per GPU-hour

📊 Pricing at a Glance

Cheapest In Stock
Massed Compute
$3.11/GPU/hr
Most Expensive In Stock
Massed Compute
$3.11/GPU/hr
Median In-Stock Price
$3.11/GPU/hr
Offers Reported In Stock
2
Providers With Stock
1
Latest Stock Observation

H100 NVL on-demand pricing, in stock right now, ranges from $3.11/GPU/hr to $3.11/GPU/hr across 2 offers from 1 provider with live stock tracking (updated October 2026). A further 22 tracked listings are shown below as listed / last-seen pricing.

Looking for a specific provider? See Vast.ai H100 NVL, QuantaCloud H100 NVL, or RunPod H100 NVL.

Available Offers

The 5 cheapest on-demand offers reported in stock right now, from 1 provider with live stock tracking.

2 offers available
NVIDIA H100 NVL
94GB VRAM
18 vCPU
128GB RAM
750GB Storage
$3.11/GPU/hr
NVIDIA H100 NVL2x
94GB VRAM
36 vCPU
256GB RAM
1500GB Storage
$3.11/GPU/hr
$6.22/hr total (2×)

Other Tracked Listings (Last-Seen Pricing)

22 further listings GPUPerHour tracks for this GPU. These catalog rows do not qualify as current secure on-demand offers; stock observations may be missing or old. They are not confirmed in stock; check availability with the provider.

ProviderListed per GPU / hrPricing typeAvailability
Vast.ai$2.27on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$2.27on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$2.87on-demandCheck provider
Massed Compute$2.92on-demandCheck provider
Massed Compute$2.92on-demandCheck provider
Massed Compute$2.92on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$2.93on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$3.10on-demandCheck provider
Massed Compute$3.11on-demandCheck provider
Massed Compute$3.11on-demandCheck provider
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H100 NVL Availability Now

1 provider reports H100 NVL in stock on-demand right now (2 offers across 1 region). Last stock observation: .

Cheapest in-stock H100 NVL offer per region
RegionCheapest $/GPU-hrProviderOffers in stock
us-central-3$3.11Massed Compute2

Regions are as the providers name them. Prices on this page were observed on (UTC) and are quoted for that day; they are rechecked every minute and can change before booking.

H100 NVL Price History (daily)

Over the last 14 days the cheapest on-demand H100 NVL ranged from $2.79 to $3.11 per GPU-hour across up to 3 providers with stock.

H100 NVL daily cheapest and median on-demand price per GPU-hour, last 14 days
Date (UTC)Cheapest $/GPU-hrMedian $/GPU-hrOffers in stockProviders with stock
$3.11$3.1132
$3.11$3.4542
$3.11$3.1543
$3.11$3.1563
$3.11$3.1142
$3.11$3.1131
$3.11$3.1152
$3.11$3.1132
$3.11$3.1563
$3.11$3.1563
$3.11$3.1153
$3.11$3.1153
$3.11$3.1142
$2.79$3.1143

One row per captured day (00:05 UTC). Cheapest is the lowest secure on-demand price per GPU-hour reported in stock by a provider with live stock tracking; median is the median of those offers. Days without a capture are not shown. Method and full series: Cloud GPU Price Index.

H100 NVL Price by Provider

Cheapest on-demand offer per provider that is reported in stock right now. Prices are per GPU per hour; multi-GPU instances show the whole-instance price alongside. Deploy opens the DeployGPU console for providers on the platform, otherwise the provider's own site.

ProviderRegionGPUsPer GPU / hrInstance / hrDeploy
Massed Computeus-central-31$3.11$3.11Deploy this GPU

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H100 NVL Catalog Listing History (30 days)

Catalog listings, not live prices.

These averages are of every tracked catalog listing, including spot, reserved, out-of-stock and older rows. They do not measure live on-demand prices or availability (the daily price history table above does that) and cannot establish savings against the current offers. Each day averages its recorded catalog snapshots; the median gives each day equal weight. Missing days are excluded.

Lowest daily catalog average$1.91/GPU/hr
Median of daily catalog averages$1.92/GPU/hr
Days with recorded catalog prices30 of 30
Latest catalog snapshotOctober 19, 2026

QuantaCloud

H-series supply is constrained.

On-demand H-series stock comes and goes by the hour. If you need 16+ GPUs reserved or cluster capacity in the next 90 days, we can quote Hopper or B300 inventory across our partners within 24 hours.

No waitlist24hr quote turnaroundInfiniBand fabric

Technical Specifications

CUDA cores
Not publicly specified by NVIDIA, but significantly enhanced compared to previous generations.
Memory type
HBM3
Tensor cores
4th Generation Tensor Cores, offering significant acceleration for AI workloads.
FP8 performance
Up to 4 PetaFLOPS with sparsity
Memory bandwidth
Up to 4.8 TB/s

Strengths & Limitations

Advantages
  • Exceptional performance for AI training and inference.
  • High memory bandwidth for large datasets.
  • NVLink interconnect for multi-GPU scaling.
  • Advanced features like Tensor Cores and sparsity acceleration.
  • Optimized for large language models and other demanding AI applications.
Limitations
  • High cost compared to other GPUs.
  • Requires specialized infrastructure and software support.
  • High power consumption.
  • May be overkill for less demanding workloads.

Top Use Cases

Large Language Model (LLM) Training

The H100 NVL excels at training massive language models due to its high compute power, memory capacity, and NVLink interconnect, enabling faster training times and larger model sizes.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Scientific simulations, financial modeling, and other HPC applications benefit from the H100 NVL's raw computational power and memory bandwidth.

Deep Learning Inference

The H100 NVL can handle high-throughput inference workloads, particularly for complex models that require significant computational resources.

Real-World Benchmark

AI Training Performance
The H100 NVL demonstrates significant performance improvements over previous generation GPUs in AI training benchmarks, achieving faster convergence and higher throughput. Specific benchmark results vary depending on the model and dataset.
Illustrative cost, generated estimate$1.87/hr

Market Analysis

Generated market commentary, not current pricing. Live prices and stock are in the sections above.

The NVIDIA H100 NVL is positioned as a premium GPU for organizations with the most demanding AI and HPC workloads. Its high cost reflects its exceptional performance and advanced features. It competes with other high-end GPUs such as the AMD Instinct MI300X and other NVIDIA H100 variants. The market for these GPUs is driven by the increasing demand for AI and the growing complexity of AI models.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NVLink and how does it benefit the H100 NVL?â–¾

NVLink is a high-bandwidth, low-latency interconnect technology developed by NVIDIA. It allows for fast communication between multiple GPUs, enabling efficient scaling for distributed computing tasks. The H100 NVL utilizes NVLink to improve performance in multi-GPU configurations.

What types of workloads is the H100 NVL best suited for?â–¾

The H100 NVL is best suited for demanding AI and HPC workloads that require high computational power, memory bandwidth, and multi-GPU scaling. Examples include large language model training, scientific simulations, and high-throughput inference.

How does the H100 NVL compare to the A100?â–¾

The H100 NVL offers significant performance improvements over the A100, particularly in AI training and inference. It features a newer architecture, higher memory bandwidth, and enhanced Tensor Cores. However, the A100 may still be a viable option for less demanding workloads or when budget is a primary concern.

Alternative GPUs

NVIDIA H100 PCIe

A lower-cost alternative to the H100 NVL, sacrificing NVLink for a more standard PCIe interface. Suitable if multi-GPU scaling via NVLink is not required.

AMD Instinct MI300X

A competing high-performance GPU from AMD, offering comparable performance in some workloads. Consider if you are open to using AMD's ecosystem.

NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB

A previous-generation high-end GPU that may offer a more cost-effective solution for certain workloads, especially if the H100's peak performance is not fully utilized.

Cite This Data
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Source: GPUPerHour.com — H100 NVL GPU Rental Pricing Comparison (October 2026)

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H100 NVL Pricing: What It Costs in 2026

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H100 NVL on-demand pricing currently ranges from $3.11/GPU/hr on Massed Compute, based on 2 offers reported in stock by 1 provider with live stock tracking, across 1 region. GPUPerHour also tracks 24 on-demand listings in total, including catalog-only and out-of-stock rows, shown further up as last-seen pricing.

Running one H100 NVL continuously for a month at the cheapest live rate costs approximately $2239. Most providers bill per second or per minute, so shorter jobs cost proportionally less. Confirm the final price and capacity with the provider before booking.

How H100 NVL Compares

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Compared to alternatives, the NVIDIA H100 PCIe offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. A lower-cost alternative to the H100 NVL, sacrificing NVLink for a more standard PCIe interface. Suitable if multi-GPU scaling via NVLink is not required. The AMD Instinct MI300X offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. A competing high-performance GPU from AMD, offering comparable performance in some workloads. Consider if you are open to using AMD's ecosystem. The NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. A previous-generation high-end GPU that may offer a more cost-effective solution for certain workloads, especially if the H100's peak performance is not fully utilized.

H100 NVL Pricing FAQ

How much does H100 NVL cost per hour?â–¾

H100 NVL on-demand cloud rental currently starts at $3.11 per GPU per hour on Massed Compute, based on 2 offers reported in stock by 1 provider with live stock tracking. Running one H100 NVL continuously for a month at the cheapest live rate costs approximately $2239. Current prices use secure on-demand offers, excluding peer-to-peer hosts. Availability is checked periodically and can change before booking.

How has the H100 NVL rental price changed recently?â–¾

Over the last 14 days the cheapest on-demand H100 NVL price reported in stock ranged from $2.79 to $3.11 per GPU-hour, across up to 3 providers with stock. The daily figures are captured at 00:05 UTC from secure on-demand offers and are listed in the price history table on this page.

What are the alternatives to H100 NVL?â–¾

Alternatives to the H100 NVL include NVIDIA H100 PCIe, AMD Instinct MI300X, NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80GB. A lower-cost alternative to the H100 NVL, sacrificing NVLink for a more standard PCIe interface. Suitable if multi-GPU scaling via NVLink is not required.