MODAL ALTERNATIVE
Like Modal, but with native GPU instances.
Modal is excellent for serverless Python execution with GPUs. Runcrate complements it — when you outgrow Modal's per-function model, you get full GPU instances (H100, H200, B200, MI300X), 200+ inference models via OpenAI-compatible API, and per-second billing. No Modal SDK lock-in.
COMPARISON
Runcrate vs Modal.
| Feature | Runcrate | Modal |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime model | Full GPU instances + serverless inference | Serverless Python functions |
| H100 GPU access | Dedicated, $1.50/hr | Function-level, ephemeral |
| Inference API | 200+ models, OpenAI format | Bring-your-own-model functions |
| Cold start | Always-on or auto-shutdown | Function cold starts |
| Long-running jobs | Native (no time limits) | Function timeout limits |
| SDK lock-in | Standard OpenAI / Docker | Modal-specific decorators |
GPU PRICING
GPU pricing comparison.
| Model | Provider | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V3.2 | DeepSeek | $0.27 / 1M | Reasoning, code, 128K ctx |
| anthropic/claude-4-sonnet | Anthropic | $3 / 1M in, $15 / 1M out | Top-tier reasoning |
| meta-llama/Llama-4-Scout | Meta | $0.20 / 1M | Open weights, multilingual |
| Qwen/Qwen3-Max | Alibaba | $0.30 / 1M | 30+ languages, 128K ctx |
| openai/whisper-large-v3 | OpenAI | $0.02 / min | Speech-to-text, 100+ langs |
| black-forest-labs/FLUX.1-pro | Black Forest Labs | $0.04 / image | Photorealistic |
WHY SWITCH
Why teams switch to Runcrate.
200+ models, one API key
Chat, code, image, video, audio, embeddings, vision — all under a single OpenAI-compatible endpoint with per-token / per-image / per-second billing.
OpenAI-compatible drop-in
Swap the base URL and your existing OpenAI SDK code keeps working. No custom client library, no rewrite, no lock-in.
Inference + GPU rentals
When the API isn't enough, rent a dedicated H100, H200, or B200 from the same account — same billing, same dashboard, no separate vendor.
Per-second billing, no minimums
Pay only for what you use. No hourly bucketing, no commitment, no idle charges. Prepaid credits never expire.
GET STARTED
Try it now.
import Runcrate from "@runcrate/sdk";
const rc = new Runcrate({ apiKey: "rc_live_YOUR_API_KEY" });
// Spin up a dedicated H100 SXM in 60 seconds
const instance = await rc.instances.create({
gpu: "h100-sxm",
region: "auto",
image: "runcrate/vllm:latest",
});
console.log(`SSH: ssh root@${instance.host}`);FAQ