Starter
Free
Pay-as-you-go compute after included usage
- Included compute
- $30 of GPU, CPU, and memory per month
- Seats
- Up to three users per workspace
Finding the possibilities
Modal
● Identity checkedServerless GPU cloud · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Modal is cloud infrastructure for teams that develop, train, and serve AI applications at scale. The platform combines serverless Functions, Sandboxes for agents and untrusted code, GPU inference, and training workflows with per-second billing instead of idle cluster costs.
- Category
- Serverless GPU cloud
- Free access
- Starter plan has no monthly fee and includes $30 of compute (GPUs, CPUs, memory) per month before overages
- API access
- Python SDK and CLI deploy containerized apps; pricing FAQ covers REST endpoints and Shared Endpoints billed per token
Is Modal right for you?
A good fit for
Engineering teams shipping inference, fine-tuning, data pipelines, or agent sandboxes who want autoscaling GPUs without managing clusters.
Before you choose
Starter workspaces cap at three users; Shared Endpoint tokens bill from the first request and are not covered by included compute.
Overview
Modal positions itself as production AI infrastructure with fast cold starts, horizontal scaling for bursty workloads, and separate paths for inference, training, sandboxes, and batch functions.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product surface | Markets Inference, Training, Sandboxes, and Functions on one AI-native platform. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Starter allowance | Starter includes $30 of compute per month with no monthly platform fee. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Team pricing | Team plan lists a $250 per month platform fee plus usage-based compute. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Metering | CPU, memory, and GPUs bill by the second with a 128 MiB and 0.125-core minimum per container. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
Modal pricing & plans
Team
$250.00 /mo
$250 platform fee plus metered compute per month
- Seats
- Unlimited workspace members
- Billing
- Pay-as-you-go compute beyond included allowances
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to purchase credits?
Starter and Team usage is pay-as-you-go without pre-purchasing compute; workspaces can set a budget to cap spend.
Why might Starter still show charges?
Starter includes $30 of compute monthly, but Shared Endpoint tokens and usage beyond that allowance appear on invoices.
What is Modal used for?
Modal is cloud infrastructure for teams that develop, train, and serve AI applications at scale. The platform combines serverless Functions, Sandboxes for agents and untrusted code, GPU inference, and training workflows with per-second billing instead of idle cluster costs.
Does Modal have a free plan?
Starter plan has no monthly fee and includes $30 of compute (GPUs, CPUs, memory) per month before overages. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Modal cost?
The listed monthly price is $250.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Modal through an API?
Python SDK and CLI deploy containerized apps; pricing FAQ covers REST endpoints and Shared Endpoints billed per token. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Starter workspaces cap at three users; Shared Endpoint tokens bill from the first request and are not covered by included compute.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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