CoreWeave pricing: GPU rental rates
Visit CoreWeave →Updated August 2026 · day 49 of the ledger · verified 2026-08-22
The cheapest GPU on CoreWeave right now is the L40 at $1.25/hr (on-demand, verified 2026-08-22). CoreWeave is an AI cloud built around large NVIDIA GPU fleets, Kubernetes-native infrastructure, managed AI services and enterprise capacity planning. It fits teams that need serious training or inference infrastructure, especially when predictable GPU availability matters more than a tiny self-serve setup. Public pricing covers on-demand and spot GPU nodes, storage and managed Kubernetes, while committed capacity requires a sales motion.
Compare the full daily GPU market
Live CoreWeave prices (2026-08-22)
| GPU | Tier | $/hr | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| L40 | on-demand · 8-GPU node | $1.25 | 2026-08-22 |
| L40S | on-demand · 8-GPU node | $2.25 | 2026-08-22 |
| RTX PRO 6000 Server | on-demand · 8-GPU node | $2.50 | 2026-08-22 |
| A100 (unspecified) | on-demand · 8-GPU node | $2.70 | 2026-08-22 |
| H100 (unspecified) | on-demand · 8-GPU node | $6.16 | 2026-08-22 |
| H200 (SXM) | on-demand · 8-GPU node | $6.30 | 2026-08-22 |
| GH200 | on-demand | $6.50 | 2026-08-22 |
| B200 | on-demand · 8-GPU node | $8.60 | 2026-08-22 |
Cheapest listed per-GPU-hour rates verified at the source. Before storage, egress and networking.
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
Trade-offs
- No published SLA
Computed from the verified fees and platform matrix (cells verified 2026-07-07 at CoreWeave's own documentation; verified items link to their source). Full matrices: fees · enterprise.
Pricing model
CoreWeave publishes portfolio-wide pricing for AI compute, storage, networking and managed services. GPU nodes are listed with on-demand and spot pricing where available, and some newest systems require contacting sales. CoreWeave also documents Reserved Compute Capacity discounts for committed usage, plus capacity plans that govern commitment level, billing structure and capacity guarantees. Use the live table for exact prices.
Capacity tiers
CoreWeave's public materials separate self-serve style usage from enterprise capacity planning. The pricing page lists on-demand and spot GPU compute, while the docs describe capacity plans for securing and paying for committed compute capacity. Managed Kubernetes is a first-class path through CoreWeave Kubernetes Service, and the pricing page also lists managed Kubernetes control-plane items. This is more enterprise and platform oriented than a simple notebook GPU rental service.
GPU lineup
CoreWeave publishes a large NVIDIA GPU catalog. Current public pricing and product pages include Blackwell and Blackwell Ultra systems such as GB300, GB200, HGX B300, HGX B200 and RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition, plus HGX H200, HGX H100, GH200, L40, L40S and A100 options. Availability, region and spot support vary by SKU, so buyers should check the live pricing page before planning around a specific GPU.
Storage, egress and hidden costs
CoreWeave lists AI Object Storage tiers, Distributed File Storage and an egress and IOPS line item on its pricing page. The public pricing page marks egress and input output operations per second as free, while storage itself is billed separately and reserved storage discounts may be available. Hidden-cost checks should focus on reserved capacity terms, storage volume growth, managed service usage, and whether the chosen GPU SKU is on-demand, spot or sales-led.
Reliability and support posture
CoreWeave positions itself for large AI labs and enterprise production workloads. Its Trust Center is the source for current security, privacy, resiliency and compliance information, and its docs include security material for workload isolation and identity controls. Terms of Service include uptime language, but buyers should verify the current SLA, service-credit mechanism and support plan for their exact agreement before treating marketing reliability claims as contractual.
Free credits and referral programs
CoreWeave has publicly announced a Startup Accelerator Program for AI and machine-learning-focused companies, with GPU cloud credits, compute discounts and support. The exact credit amount and current eligibility are not publicly documented. A public self-serve referral program was not found in CoreWeave's public docs.
Who should pick CoreWeave
Pick CoreWeave if you need an enterprise-grade AI cloud with large NVIDIA GPU systems, Kubernetes-native operations and a path to reserved capacity. It is best for production inference, distributed training and teams that can work through sales or capacity planning for larger commitments. Smaller builders who only need a quick single GPU may prefer a simpler marketplace or developer-first GPU rental platform.
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Ranked by overlap in the GPU models both providers list today; not an endorsement and never affected by commercial relationships.
FAQ
Yes. CoreWeave publishes live pricing for many GPU node types, with some newest or reserved configurations handled through sales.
Yes. The public pricing table includes spot pricing for supported GPU SKUs. Spot availability varies by SKU and region.
CoreWeave's pricing page marks egress and IOPS as free, while storage capacity is billed separately.
CoreWeave has announced a Startup Accelerator Program with credits and discounts, but exact current credit amounts are not publicly documented.
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