Thunder Compute (YC S24)

Get your hands dirty with the same GPUs powering OpenAI, virtualized to save 40% beyond even the cheapest budget options.

Thunder Compute (YC S24) offers a cost-effective solution for self-hosting AI/ML workloads with the world's most affordable GPU cloud. Utilizing the same high-performance GPUs that power OpenAI, Thunder Compute delivers significant savings—up to 80% compared to traditional providers. With options like the NVIDIA Tesla T4 at $0.29/hr and NVIDIA A100 GPUs at competitive rates, users benefit from enterprise-grade hardware hosted on AWS/GCP with U.S. Central servers and 7+ Gbps networking. The platform simplifies setup with a user-friendly CLI, enabling quick instance creation and management. Features like instance templates and VS Code integration streamline AI/ML development, making it ideal for both startups and enterprises seeking efficient, budget-friendly cloud solutions.