Platform
GA
Proprietary
Lambda Inference API
Cheap open-model inference and GPU rental
Release2023-09
Context—
Max output—
ParametersUndisclosed
Local / VRAMAPI only
LicenseProprietary
Overview
Lambda Inference API is a model in the Platform category from Lambda Labs. It was released in 2023-09. The vendor is based in US. Best for: Cheap open-model inference and GPU rental.
Notes: Positioning from the vendor site; specs, access and pricing can change — verify before production use.
Strengths
- Low prices
- Simple OpenAI-compatible API
Limits
- Availability varies
- Few managed features
Specifications
| Vendor | Lambda Labs |
|---|---|
| Category | Platform |
| Release | 2023-09 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Proprietary |
| Commercial use | Not specified |
| Input modalities | Text |
| Output modalities | Text |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1 |
| Local deployment | No |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | GPU hourly + per token |
| Confidence | Medium |
| Vendor country | US |
| Vendor type | Platform |
Pricing & hardware
GPU hourly + per token
API-only: local GPU memory is not applicable. API access is available.