Lightning AI
Cloud GPU Studios for building, training and serving AI
Lightning AI: up to 80 free GPU hours to start
No end date announced
The offer
80 GPU hours
Discount code
No code needed
Free tier. The GPU hours come from up to 30 free credits. It includes one free Studio that restarts every 4 hours, and no credit card is required.
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The free tier offers up to 80 free GPU hours to start.
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Create an account. No credit card is required for the free tier.
Start your free Studio
Use GPUs in your free Studio. The GPU hours draw on up to 30 free credits, and the Studio restarts every 4 hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a credit card for Lightning AI's free GPU hours?
No. The free tier does not require a credit card.
Why does it say "up to" 80 GPU hours?
The GPU hours are paid from up to 30 free credits, and Lightning AI states 80 hours as the maximum, not a fixed amount.
Source: lightning.ai/pricing