Best GPU Cluster Management Software in 2026
Updated
In short: dstack is ranked #1 of 21 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ClearML and GPUStack. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ClearML. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ClearML at $15/mo.
GPU cluster management software helps teams organize GPU resources and schedule workloads. This 2026 ranking compares cloud GPU support, deployment model, Kubernetes support, GPU utilization metrics, quota controls, and workload scheduling. The free plan and paid-from price give additional points to consider. dstack leads the entries, followed by HTCondor and ClearML; GPUStack, Backend.AI, and Koordinator are also among the first options shown. NVIDIA ShadowPlay and Kueue appear in the opening group as well. Compare the listed controls and deployment capabilities against how you need to allocate, monitor, and schedule cluster resources, keeping the ranking order in view as you assess the options.
21 GPU cluster management software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 dstack Top pick · 7.4 Free plan · Free
#2 ClearML Runner-up · 7.2 Free plan · $15/mo
#3 GPUStack Also great · 7.2 Free plan · Free
- Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- hybrid
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$15/mofirst paid tier About ClearMLVisit site - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- hybrid
- Workload scheduling
- interactive
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial apiLinuxself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- hybrid
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment model
- hybrid
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Linuxself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self_hosted
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About HAMiVisit site - apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self_hosted
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self_hosted
- Workload scheduling
- batch
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxWeb
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiLinuxself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self_hosted
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linuxself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment model
- self_hosted
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment model
- hybrid
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Deployment model
- self_hosted
- Workload scheduling
- batch
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Deployment model
- hybrid
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self_hosted
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Deployment model
- self_hosted
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Deployment model
- self_hosted
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Quota controls
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self_hosted
- Workload scheduling
- both
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
- Quota controls
- Yes
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- Deployment model
- self_hosted
- Workload scheduling
- batch
- Kubernetes support
- Yes
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Questions about this list
Which GPU cluster management software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
dstack is ranked #1 of 21 with a score of 7.4. ClearML is second and GPUStack third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 21 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ClearML has the lowest first paid tier we found: $15/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.