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Serverless GPUs and containers for Python: run AI inference, training, and batch jobs. · Modal · Compute

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Overview

Modal refills $30 of credits every month on the Starter plan.

Good fit

Use when you need GPUs on demand for Python work.

  • AI inference
  • batch jobs

Not a fit

Avoid if you need always-on GPUs for free.

  • always-on services
Quickstart · 3 steps
  1. pip install modal.
  2. Run modal setup to log in.
  3. Decorate a Python function and run modal run.

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