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RunPod
GPU cloud platform for AI inference and training workloads
AI InfrastructureFounded 2022#28 of 54 in AI Infrastructure
Updated May 29, 2026
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What is RunPod?
RunPod offers a cost-effective and scalable GPU cloud platform designed for AI workloads. It provides developers and businesses with on-demand GPU instances and serverless compute options for training, fine-tuning, and deploying AI models. The platform plays a significant role in the AI ecosystem by democratizing access to powerful computing resources, enabling faster innovation and deployment of AI applications.
Latest company data
Primary data point
Downloads
1.0M/30d
- npm
- 177
- PyPI
- 1.0M
Tracked packages: npm @pierre78181/runpod; PyPI runpod
▲ +61%npm + PyPI: Updated 1d ago
Other data points
Dependent projects
40
Projects depending on tracked package: PyPI runpod
Updated 17h ago
GitHub stars
405
Main repository stars
Updated 17h ago
Hacker News
8/30d
Position #26 in category discussion
Updated 17h ago
Repository health
Maintenance data from the main open-source repository.
Releases (30d)Source: GitHub release dataUpdates: WeeklyCaveat: Published releases in the last 30 daysMethodology →
0
Repository usage
Public repositories and source files importing packages tied to RunPod.
Repos importingMetric: Public GitHub repos using company packagesSource: ecosyste.ms Packages APIScope: UTC daily snapshotUpdates: DailyFreshness: 48h target; 48h expected source lagConfidence: HighCaveat: Public GitHub dependency data only; private repos and direct API use outside those packages are not visible.Methodology →
180%
About RunPod
RunPod offers a cost-effective and scalable GPU cloud platform designed for AI workloads. It provides developers and businesses with on-demand GPU instances and serverless compute options for training, fine-tuning, and deploying AI models. The platform plays a significant role in the AI ecosystem by democratizing access to powerful computing resources, enabling faster innovation and deployment of AI applications.
FounderAlex Runyan
Funding
$20M · 1 roundRaised $20M total. Category position #28 of 54 in AI Infrastructure.
Seed2024
$20MIntel Capital, Dell Technologies Capital
Investors
Dell Technologies CapitalIntel Capital
Tracked packages (2)
1 npm, 1 PyPI
@pierre78181/runpod
npmMain npm package@pierre78181/runpod
GPU cloud platform for AI inference and training workloads
runpod
PyPIMain PyPI packagerunpod
GPU cloud platform for AI inference and training workloads