Modal
Serverless compute and sandboxes for AI workloads.
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About Modal
Modal is listed in our sandboxes & code execution category and is aimed at builders. Serverless compute and sandboxes for AI workloads. Pricing, as the maker states it: Usage-based, free credits. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-14.
What is Modal?
Modal is cloud infrastructure for teams that develop, train and serve AI applications at scale.
Its products include inference for serving LLMs, image and video models; our listing also notes serverless compute and sandboxes.
Sources: the official site and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: modal.com.
Who is Modal for?
AI teams who want serverless GPUs and sandboxes without managing infrastructure.
Key features
- Serverless compute
- Inference serving
- Sandboxes
- Training workloads
Modal pricing
- Starter: $0 + compute · $30 a month in free credits, 3 seats
- Team: $250/mo + compute · $100 a month in free credits, unlimited seats
- Enterprise: Custom · volume discounts
Academics can apply for up to $10k in free compute credits.
Source: official pricing page, checked Oct 18, 2026. Prices change; check the source before buying.
Modal FAQ
What is Modal?
Modal is cloud infrastructure for teams that develop, train and serve AI applications at scale.
Who is Modal for?
AI teams who want serverless GPUs and sandboxes without managing infrastructure.
Is Modal free?
Yes. Modal has a free option (Starter), according to its pricing page (checked Oct 18, 2026).
How much does Modal cost?
As of Oct 18, 2026, Modal's official pricing page lists: Starter: $0 + compute; Team: $250/mo + compute; Enterprise: Custom. Academics can apply for up to $10k in free compute credits.
What are alternatives to Modal?
Similar tools include E2B, Tensorlake, agentOS, Sandbox0, Zeroboot and Agent Safehouse.
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