Main Purpose
Vast.ai is a cloud computing, matchmaking, and aggregation service focused on lowering the price of compute-intensive workloads. It allows users to easily find and rent powerful machines at the best possible prices.
Key Features
- On-demand or Interruptible instances: Users can choose between on-demand rentals for convenience and consistent pricing or save more with interruptible instances using spot auction-based pricing.
- Security Level Selection: Vast.ai offers an array of providers with different levels of security, allowing users to find the best pricing for their desired level of security and reliability.
- GUI and CLI: Users can utilize the command line interface to search the marketplace, apply scriptable filters and sort options, and launch instances quickly. Automation of deployment is also possible.
- Real-time Bidding System: Users can save an additional 50% or more by using interruptible instances and auction pricing. The highest bidding instances run, while others are stopped.
Use Case
- Compute-intensive workloads: Vast.ai is suitable for users who require powerful machines for tasks such as deep learning, data analysis, and other compute-intensive applications.
