Salad - Distributed GPU Cloud | 11,000+ daily active GPUs from $0.02/hour

Save up to 90% on cloud costs compared to hyperscalers. Deploy AI/ML production models easily on the world's largest distributed cloud. Perfect for AI inference, batch processing, molecular dynamics & more.

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Salad - Distributed GPU Cloud | 11,000+ daily active GPUs from $0.02/hour

Introduction

What is SaladCloud?

SaladCloud is a distributed GPU cloud platform that provides access to a vast pool of consumer GPUs for AI/ML workloads at a fraction of the cost of traditional cloud providers. It leverages the idle computing power of millions of gaming PCs worldwide, creating a sustainable and affordable alternative to expensive high-end GPUs.

Features of SaladCloud

  • Massive GPU Pool: Access to over 11,000 daily active GPUs from a global network of over 1 million nodes in nearly 200 countries.
  • Unbeatable Pricing: Start as low as $0.02 per hour for GPU instances, with the potential to save up to 90% compared to traditional cloud providers.
  • High Performance: Utilize consumer GPUs like the RTX 4090, known for their cost-effectiveness and performance for AI inference and batch jobs.
  • Scalability: Easily scale your workloads up or down as needed, without the constraints of pre-paid contracts or commitments.
  • Fully Managed Service: SaladCloud takes care of the infrastructure management, allowing you to focus on your AI/ML applications.
  • Security and Reliability: SOC2 certified and with a patented approach to data isolation, SaladCloud ensures the security and reliability of your workloads.

How to Use SaladCloud

Deploying your AI/ML applications on SaladCloud is straightforward:

  1. Containerize your application: Package your application as a Docker container.
  2. Choose your resources: Select the desired GPU type and instance size based on your workload requirements.
  3. Deploy your container: Use the Salad Container Engine to deploy your container to the SaladCloud network.
  4. Scale and monitor: Easily scale your deployment up or down as needed and monitor its performance through the SaladCloud dashboard.

Pricing

SaladCloud offers a simple usage-based pricing model, starting at $0.02 per hour for GPU instances. You can use the pricing calculator on their website to estimate the cost of your specific workload.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is SaladCloud suitable for my AI/ML workload?

SaladCloud is ideal for a wide range of AI/ML workloads, including:

  • Text-to-Image Generation: Scale your text-to-image generation models with high performance and cost-effectiveness.

  • Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text: Serve inference at scale with significantly lower costs compared to traditional APIs.

  • Computer Vision: Deploy computer vision models like YOLOv8 on a large-scale GPU network for object detection, image segmentation, and more.

  • Language Models: Run large language models (LLMs) efficiently and cost-effectively without managing infrastructure.

  • How secure is SaladCloud?

SaladCloud is SOC2 certified and employs a patented approach to data isolation, ensuring the security and privacy of your workloads and data.

  • What are the benefits of using SaladCloud over traditional cloud providers?

SaladCloud offers several advantages over traditional cloud providers:

  • Significantly lower costs: Save up to 90% on GPU costs compared to expensive high-end GPUs and managed services.
  • Increased scalability: Scale your workloads easily and efficiently without the limitations of pre-paid contracts.
  • Sustainability: Utilize the idle computing power of existing gaming PCs, reducing the environmental impact of AI/ML development.
  • Accessibility: Democratize access to powerful GPUs for individuals and organizations of all sizes.