Provider pricing
Modal AI API pricing
Modal has a directory profile; no complete positive input/output price pair is recorded in the public snapshot. Missing rates must not be interpreted as free access.
Best for
Engineering teams serving custom models or running batch inference where flexibility beats a fixed catalog.
Strengths
- Per-second GPU billing with no idle charges
- Sub-second cold starts via memory snapshotting
- Define infra in Python — no Dockerfiles, no YAML
- Built-in scheduling, queues, and cron for batch workflows
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Modal API cost?
Modal has a directory profile; no complete positive input/output price pair is recorded in the public snapshot. Missing rates must not be interpreted as free access.
Which Modal model is cheapest?
A cheapest model cannot be established without a complete recorded rate pair.
Does Modal have cached or batch prices?
No model-specific cached or batch rates are recorded. Consult the provider for eligibility and additional charges.
How often are provider prices verified?
The live pricing table synchronizes stored model records daily; public file snapshots update when the site is rebuilt. Synchronization is not independent provider verification. Snapshot updated 2026-10-31; only explicit per-model dates are verification records.