Modal
Simplify AI infrastructure management for developers
Target Audience
- ML Engineers
- AI Developers
- Data Science Teams
- Startup CTOs
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Overview
Modal lets developers deploy AI/ML applications without wrestling with cloud infrastructure. Just add Python decorators to your code and get instant access to hundreds of GPUs. It handles scaling, container management, and costs automatically so you can focus on building.
Key Features
Instant scaling
Deploy from zero to hundreds of GPUs in seconds
Python-first
Define infrastructure alongside code with decorators
Pay-per-use
Only pay for active compute time by the second
Cold start optimization
Load multi-GB models in seconds for fast inference
Managed storage
Mount distributed volumes for data/weights
Use Cases
Deploy generative AI models at scale
Run parallel ML training jobs
Process high-volume data batches
Host custom model endpoints
Evaluate models during training
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Eliminates DevOps overhead for AI projects
- Unmatched cold start performance vs AWS Lambda
- $30/month free tier for experimentation
- Seamless scaling from prototype to production
Cons
- Primarily optimized for Python workflows
- Requires understanding of containerized apps
- Costs can escalate with heavy GPU usage
Pricing Plans
Free Tier
monthlyFeatures
- Includes 750 GPU-minutes
- Community support
- Basic compute resources
Pricing may have changed
For the most up-to-date pricing information, please visit the official website.
Visit websiteFrequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I deploy an AI model?
Modal offers sub-second container starts, letting you deploy models in seconds using Python decorators.
Can I use custom ML frameworks?
Yes, you can deploy any Python code with custom dependencies and container requirements.
What happens when my app isn't running?
You only pay for active compute time, scaling to zero when idle to minimize costs.
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