Vast.ai, founded in 2018, operates a cloud GPU platform built around the world's largest peer-to-peer GPU marketplace. The platform connects data centres and hosting providers that supply GPU compute with users who need it, ranging from individual developers to large enterprises. Its stated mission is to organise, optimise and orient the world's computation.
The core product, the Vast.ai GPU Marketplace, allows users to search, compare and rent GPU compute instances under on-demand, interruptible or auction pricing. High-performance instances are deployable in seconds, and the company claims costs of three to five times less than traditional cloud providers, equivalent to savings of up to 80%. The platform lists more than 10,000 GPUs across 40 secure data centres worldwide. Two further products extend the model: Vast Hosting Software, used by data centres and professionals to supply compute to the marketplace, and dedicated GPU clusters with service level agreements for enterprise customers.
Technical work at the company spans GPU cloud computing, AI and machine learning infrastructure, deep learning, graphics rendering, distributed compute marketplaces and batch data processing. Applications served include artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, VFX and graphics rendering, high-performance computing and batch data processing. The company reports an enterprise-grade security posture, holding SOC 2 Type I and ISO 27001 certifications.
Vast.ai describes its vision as making life substrate-independent through Vast Artificial Intelligence, and frames its marketplace model as a means of democratising access to AI computing power through transparent pricing. The company's footprint is global, spanning 40 data centres.
