Host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on Vast.ai
DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B needs 1x 48GB+ GPU, and Vast.ai's current cheapest qualifying row is L40 at $0.45/hr.
Vast.ai rows that can host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B
The cheapest tracked way to host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on Vast.ai is L40 at $0.45/hr. Vast.ai is currently tied for the cheapest tracked market setup for this model.
| GPU | VRAM | Per GPU | Estimated hourly | Estimated monthly | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L40 | 48GB | $0.45/hr | $0.45/hr | $331/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| RTX 6000Ada | 48GB | $0.60/hr | $0.60/hr | $439/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| A100 PCIE | 80GB | $1.00/hr | $1.00/hr | $731/mo | Jun 19, 2026 |
| A100 SXM4 | 80GB | $1.14/hr | $1.14/hr | $834/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H100 PCIE | 80GB | $1.64/hr | $1.64/hr | $1,199/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H100 NVL | 94GB | $2.27/hr | $2.27/hr | $1,656/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H100 SXM | 80GB | $2.40/hr | $2.40/hr | $1,752/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
| H200 NVL | 141GB | $3.46/hr | $3.46/hr | $2,529/mo | Jun 21, 2026 |
Why this setup does or does not fit
1x 48GB+ GPU
1x 48GB GPU or better. Long prompts, batching, and KV cache can require extra headroom.
High-end reasoning
Sharper planning and analysis than small models, with a corresponding jump in latency and memory needs.
DeepSeek 32B
A good reasoning upgrade when you want chain-of-thought style behavior without a cluster.
DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on Vast.ai FAQ
Can I host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on Vast.ai?
The cheapest tracked way to host DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B on Vast.ai is L40 at $0.45/hr.
What GPU memory does DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B need?
Our baseline for DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B is 1x 48GB+ GPU. The practical recommendation is 1x 48GB GPU or better.
Is Vast.ai the cheapest provider for DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B?
Vast.ai is currently tied for the cheapest tracked market setup for this model.
How fresh is this Vast.ai DeepSeek-R1 Distill Qwen 32B cost page?
This page recalculates from the latest tracked on-demand rows. The freshest qualifying Vast.ai row shown here is from Jun 21, 2026.