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Beam
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Beam provides on-demand AI compute for sandboxes, task queues, and model inference with fast boot times and autoscaling. Developers use it for serverless GPU workloads, secure code execution environments, and OpenAI-compatible inference endpoints, with Beta9 referenced in Beam’s platform documentation.
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- Documentation and marketing describe SDK access, OpenAI-compatible inference endpoints, and agent setup briefings.
Is Beam right for you?
A good fit for
Engineering teams running inference, sandboxes, batch jobs, or RL environments who want serverless GPU billing.
Before you choose
Pricing is usage-based per second or hour for GPUs and sandboxes rather than flat monthly USD plan tiers on the pricing page.
On-demand AI compute
Beam markets ultrafast boot times, instant autoscaling, and a developer experience for sandboxes, queues, and custom model inference.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serverless sandboxes | Pricing page advertises sandboxes billed by the millisecond only while code is running. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| GPU tasks | Marketing lists on-demand GPUs such as H100 and RTX 4090 with per-second rates on the pricing page. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Inference endpoints | Homepage highlights autoscaling inference endpoints and task queues for large-scale AI workloads. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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Beam pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
What is Beam used for?
Beam provides on-demand AI compute for sandboxes, task queues, and model inference with fast boot times and autoscaling. Developers use it for serverless GPU workloads, secure code execution environments, and OpenAI-compatible inference endpoints, with Beta9 referenced in Beam’s platform documentation.
Does Beam have a free plan?
Not confirmed. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does Beam cost?
A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Beam through an API?
Documentation and marketing describe SDK access, OpenAI-compatible inference endpoints, and agent setup briefings.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Pricing is usage-based per second or hour for GPUs and sandboxes rather than flat monthly USD plan tiers on the pricing page.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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