# Lambda (Lambda Labs) vs Paperspace

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Paperspace

| Attribute | Lambda (Lambda Labs) | Paperspace |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 49.6 (16% (low)) | 63.2 (60% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Lambda provides managed GPU computing infrastructure and dedicated supercomputer clusters for training and deploying large-scale AI models. The platform offers single-tenant clusters with exclusive hardware access, support for NVIDIA's latest GPUs, and end-to-end operational management to eliminate infrastructure burden. It is indexed under GPU Cloud.","source":"https://lambdalabs.com","question":"What is Lambda (Lambda Labs)?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Lambda (Lambda Labs). That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://lambdalabs.com","question":"What platforms does Lambda (Lambda Labs) support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Lambda (Lambda Labs), so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://lambdalabs.com","question":"Can Lambda (Lambda Labs) be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Lambda (Lambda Labs). Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Lambda (Lambda Labs) not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://lambdalabs.com","question":"What security certifications does Lambda (Lambda Labs) have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Lambda (Lambda Labs) is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://lambdalabs.com","question":"Where is Lambda (Lambda Labs) available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A managed cloud platform for machine learning engineers that combines subscription-based plans with usage-based GPU compute charges. Offers a range of GPU instances, collaborative tools, notebooks, and workflow management capabilities. It is indexed under GPU Cloud.","source":"https://www.paperspace.com/gradient/pricing","question":"What is Paperspace?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Paperspace offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $8 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.paperspace.com/gradient/pricing","question":"Is Paperspace free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Paperspace supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.paperspace.com","question":"What platforms does Paperspace support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Paperspace can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid, on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.paperspace.com/gradient/pricing","question":"Can Paperspace be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Paperspace, including GitHub, AWS, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.paperspace.com/gradient/pricing","question":"What does Paperspace integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and ISO 27001 for Paperspace. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Paperspace not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.paperspace.com/security","question":"What security certifications does Paperspace have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Paperspace is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.paperspace.com/gradient/pricing","question":"Where is Paperspace available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Lambda provides managed GPU computing infrastructure and dedicated supercomputer clusters for training and deploying large-scale AI models. The platform offers single-tenant clusters with exclusive hardware access, support for NVIDIA's latest GPUs, and end-to-end operational management to eliminate infrastructure burden. | A managed cloud platform for machine learning engineers that combines subscription-based plans with usage-based GPU compute charges. Offers a range of GPU instances, collaborative tools, notebooks, and workflow management capabilities. |
| features.capabilities | `{"soc2":true,"multi_region":true,"pricing_model":"quote-only","amd_gpu_support":false,"deployment_model":"managed-k8s","max_cluster_scale":"rack-scale","reserved_capacity_contracts":true}` | - |
| integrations.count | - | 4 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"AWS"},{"name":"Google Cloud Platform"},{"name":"Microsoft Azure"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0/month plus utilization costs for paid machines","features":["Basic instances","Faster free GPUs & IPUs access","Free machine types"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For beginners, explorers, and adventurous learners","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"members":"1","storage":"5GB","projects":"5","concurrent_jobs":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$8/month plus hourly utilization charges","features":["Mid-range and high-end machines","Collaboration tools","Expert support","Notebook versioning","Private container registry","GitHub integration"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For ML engineers, data scientists, and researchers","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"50GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing - contact sales","features":["Unlimited storage","Solutions engineering","Premium support","SSO (Single Sign-On)","Self-hosted cloud deployment (AWS, GCP, Azure)","On-premise deployment","Custom SLAs"],"description":"Custom solution for organizations requiring advanced features","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Storage overage","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"GB"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.29,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From free to $8/month subscription plus pay-per-hour GPU utilization costs. No long-term commitments required.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.paperspace.com/gradient/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T13:10:19.259Z","startingPrice":{"amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | - | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":8,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.99 |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (GPU Cloud)

| Capability | Lambda (Lambda Labs) | Paperspace |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Managed k8s | - |
| Interconnect | - | - |
| Max cluster scale | Rack scale | - |
| Kubernetes support | - | - |
| Slurm support | - | - |
| Spot preemptible pricing | - | - |
| Per second billing | - | - |
| Reserved capacity contracts | ✓ | - |
| Amd GPU support | ✗ | - |
| SOC2 | ✓ | - |
| Multi region | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | Quote only | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:37:40.895Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*