Provision first, migrate second
Bring up the Incognito VPS server while your Vast.ai instance is still serving. Nothing is disrupted and you can take as long as the initial sync needs.
GPU clouds · Distributed · 2018
An alternative to Vast.ai
A peer-to-peer GPU marketplace where independent hosts rent out spare capacity, often at the lowest spot prices available anywhere.
Answer
For those who need GPU rental without identity verification, Incognito VPS serves as a direct alternative to Vast.ai. Incognito VPS provides hosting across 16 locations, accepts only token-based accounts with twelve-coin crypto settlement, and starts at $4.00 per month. Vast.ai remains the price leader for fault-tolerant workloads.
What they do better
Vast.ai is simply the cheapest way to rent a 4090 on the planet. If your job is fault-tolerant and price is the only variable, nothing we sell competes.
We list what every competitor does better than us. A comparison with no concession is an advertisement.
§01 Where we differ
Four things Incognito VPS does that Vast.ai does not
- 01
Datacentre-grade hardware with a real SLA rather than an unvetted host pool
- 02
Token-only registration with no identity verification for renters
- 03
Predictable monthly pricing instead of a fluctuating spot market
- 04
Iceland renewable-power option with a known power source
§02 Side by side
Incognito VPS and Vast.ai, feature by feature
| Incognito VPS | Vast.ai | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Distributed · 8 jurisdictions | Distributed |
| Identity required | None | |
| Cryptocurrency | Native · 12 coins | Native |
| Monero | Yes | No |
| Locations | 16 | 20 |
| Bare metal | Yes | No |
| GPU compute | Yes | Yes |
| Entry price | $4.00/mo | $20.00/mo |
| Five Eyes country | No | Yes |
Figures for Vast.ai are taken from their published pricing and documentation and were last checked on 2026-08-13. If something here is out of date, tell us at [email protected] and we will correct it — an inaccurate comparison helps nobody.
§03 Switching over
Moving from Vast.ai
Lower the TTL 48 hours ahead
Drop DNS records to a 300-second TTL two days before the cutover. This is the step everyone skips and everyone regrets.
Cut over and verify
Final rsync, promote the database replica, update DNS. Wait 72 hours and watch the old logs before destroying anything.
Where Incognito VPS operates
16 locations against Vast.ai’s 20, 8 of ours chosen for their legal properties rather than their latency. Each location page publishes the statutes behind its claims and an explicit account of what it does not protect against.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01 What is the best alternative to Vast.ai?
The deciding factor is your reason for leaving. If it's the identity check, Incognito VPS requires only an email and offers 16 locations from $4.00 per month. If it's price or a feature gap, compare the specifics—Vast.ai still wins on raw cost.
02 Is Incognito VPS cheaper than Vast.ai?
Incognito VPS starts at $4.00 per month; Vast.ai, a peer-to-peer marketplace, often lists GPU rentals starting around $20.00. Entry tiers differ in specification, so compare like for like.
03 How do I migrate from Vast.ai?
Provision the new machine first, sync data with rsync or a database replica, lower DNS TTL 48 hours in advance, then cut over. Expect minutes of downtime, not hours. Our migration guide walks through each step.
04 When should I stay with Vast.ai?
Vast.ai is the cheapest way to rent a 4090 anywhere. If your workload tolerates faults and price is the only factor, nothing we sell competes. We don't hide that.
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