# GPUBank vs Akash Network

> Akash Network is a decentralized compute marketplace on its own blockchain, where independent providers bid to run container deployments; the Console terms are a contract with Overclock Labs Inc. Its pricing page shows the H100 SXM at $2.72 per GPU-hour, a bid-weighted average of live asks from third-party hosts, for the GPU alone; GPUBank charges a fixed $1.85 with vCPU, RAM, disk, IPv4 and traffic included. Akash has 25 GPU models, hosts in 21 countries and a wallet path with no account; GPUBank has fixed prices, a stop state and disks that survive it.

- Page: https://gpubank.io/compare/gpubank-vs-akash
- Prices last checked on 29 September 2026, on Akash Network's own pages (sources below). Page updated 2 November 2026.
- Akash Network: https://akash.network/, headquartered in United States
- GPUBank: https://gpubank.io, GPU cloud billed per second at an all-in hourly price (vCPU, RAM, NVMe, one IPv4 and traffic included), prepaid balance topped up in crypto.

## Verdict

**A wider catalogue and a permissionless wallet path at Akash. Lower all-in prices and persistent disks at GPUBank.**

Akash prices are averages of recent provider bids, not fixed rates, and they cover the GPU only: CPU, memory, storage and a dedicated IP are bid on top. Even before those extras, GPUBank costs 17 to 44 % less for the GPUs both of us rent. Akash has no stop state, and its persistent storage is provider-local, lost when a deployment closes or changes provider. Akash wins on catalogue width, including B300 and very cheap legacy cards, on provider locations, and on a self-custody path with no account.

Score over 26 points: GPUBank ahead on 10, even on 8, Akash Network ahead on 8.

## Key facts

| Criterion | Akash Network | GPUBank |
|---|---|---|
| H100 SXM, per GPU-hour | $2.72 average bid, GPU only | $1.85, all-in |
| Cheapest GPU-hour | $0.03, Tesla P4 | $0.23, RTX 4090 |
| Billing granularity | Per block, about 6 seconds | Per second |
| Stopped instance | No stop state; runs until closed | Disk only |
| Persistent storage | $21.99 per 256 GiB-month, calculator estimate | $0.03 per GB-month |
| Egress traffic | Not published | Included |
| Crypto payments | ACT or AKT, self-custody wallet path only | Bitcoin, USDT, Ethereum and 12+ more |
| Card payments | Cards via Stripe in the managed Console | No |
| Minimum deposit | About 5 ACT escrow per wallet deployment | $25 |
| GPU models listed | 25 | 10 |
| Regions | 60 online providers, no fixed regions | 4 |
| Serverless GPUs | No | No |
| Availability target | None; services provided as is | 99.9 % monthly |
| Compliance reports | None published; some providers audited | None published |
| Support | Discord, GitHub, contact form | Tickets from a $25 balance |
| Headquarters | United States | Tallinn, Estonia |

## Same GPUs, price per GPU-hour (USD, excl. VAT)

| GPU | Akash Network | GPUBank | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| B200 SXM | $5.00 (marketplace) | $4.15 | -17 % |
| H200 SXM | $4.45 (marketplace) | $2.49 | -44 % |
| H100 SXM | $2.72 (marketplace) | $1.85 | -32 % |
| RTX PRO 6000 | $1.50 (marketplace) | $1.15 | -23 % |
| A100 SXM | $1.71 (marketplace) | $0.95 | -44 % |
| RTX 5090 | $0.67 (marketplace) | $0.48 | -28 % |
| RTX 4090 | $0.30 (marketplace) | $0.23 | -23 % |

## When to pick Akash Network

- 25 GPU models, from a Tesla P4 at $0.03 to a B300 at $6.00 per GPU-hour
- Providers online in 21 countries, many of them in Europe
- Pay by card via Stripe in the managed Console, with Auto Top-Up
- Opt-in confidential compute, including GPUs, on capable providers

## When to pick GPUBank

- H100 SXM at $1.85 all-in, against a $2.72 average bid for the GPU only
- Fixed prices, where Akash prices are known only after bids arrive
- Stop an instance and keep its disk, at $0.03 per GB-month
- Pay in Bitcoin, USDT and 12+ other coins from a normal account
- Interruptible (-40 %) and reserved (-20 %) rates, a status page and an SLA target

## Questions

### Is GPUBank cheaper than Akash for an H100?

Yes. Akash shows the H100 SXM at $2.72 per GPU-hour, the weighted average of recent provider bids, with bids from $2.04 to $3.16. That covers the GPU only; CPU, memory and storage are bid on top. GPUBank charges a fixed $1.85 with vCPU, RAM, NVMe, IPv4 and traffic included.

### Does Akash accept crypto?

Yes, on the self-custody path: Console Air, the CLI or the SDK with a Keplr wallet, funded in ACT, a USD-pegged credit minted from AKT. The managed Akash Console is card only. GPUBank takes Bitcoin, USDT, Ethereum and more than a dozen other coins into a normal account balance.

### What happens to my data when an Akash deployment ends?

Akash persistent storage is local to the provider. It survives restarts on the same provider, but it is lost when the deployment is closed or moved to another provider. On GPUBank you can stop an instance, keep its disk at $0.03 per GB-month and move it between regions.

### Are Akash prices fixed?

No. Akash is a marketplace: independent providers bid on each deployment, and the published figures are averages of recent bids. The price you pay is the bid you accept. B200 and B300 are the exception, listed at fixed rates of $5.00 and $6.00 with access on request.

## Sources

- https://akash.network/pricing/gpus/: GPU catalogue and per-GPU-hour prices, price basis footnote
- https://console-api.akash.network/v1/gpu-prices: Bid min/max/weighted average, GPU counts and availability per model
- https://akash.network/: Positioning, H200 comparison widget, network stats, H100 1.33 claim, Ray clusters
- https://akash.network/pricing/usage-calculator/: CPU/memory/storage estimate, 730 h basis
- https://akash.network/docs/getting-started/how-funding-works/: Credits in USD, card/coupon, escrow, Auto Top-Up, runtime limits
- https://akash.network/docs/getting-started/what-is-akash/: Bid model, per-block payment, AKT/ACT, trial
- https://akash.network/docs/getting-started/quick-start/: Sign-up methods, trial 1 USD / 30 days / 24 h, trial GPU limit
- https://akash.network/docs/getting-started/choosing-your-console/: Managed card billing vs self-custody AKT/ACT
- https://akash.network/docs/developers/deployment/console-air/: Wallet funding, minimum AKT, ACT mint minimum, gas fees, escrow
- https://akash.network/docs/learn/core-concepts/deployments/: Per-block billing (6 s, 600/h), escrow minimum about 5 ACT, closure
- https://akash.network/docs/learn/core-concepts/providers-leases/: Audited providers, bidding, provider attributes
- https://akash.network/docs/learn/core-concepts/persistent-storage/: Storage classes, provider-local data loss on close
- https://akash.network/docs/learn/core-concepts/ip-leases/: Dedicated IPv4 extra cost
- https://akash.network/docs/learn/core-concepts/gpu-deployments/: GPU SDL, older typical price ranges
- https://akash.network/docs/learn/core-concepts/shell-access/: Interactive shell, exec, file copy
- https://akash.network/docs/api-documentation/getting-started/: Console API, SDKs, payment options per integration
- https://akash.network/docs/api-documentation/console-api/: REST API with API key, card funding
- https://akash.network/docs/developers/deployment/cli/: provider-services CLI

Prices change: check both providers before buying. Akash Network is a trademark of its owner; GPUBank is not affiliated with Akash Network.