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ClearML vs CoreWeave

ClearML logo

ClearML

Machine Learning

Open-source MLOps platform for experiment tracking and orchestration

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
CoreWeave logo

CoreWeave

AI

Specialized cloud for GPU compute

From
$0.35/per-hour
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ClearML has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ClearML broad scope means more to learn and more to run than a focused tracking tool; CoreWeave gPU nodes are sold as full 8 GPU instances rather than single cards, so the entry cost for an H100 node is $49.24 an hour on demand
  • They diverge on capability: ClearML covers Experiment tracking, CoreWeave covers NVIDIA H100/A100.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClearML and CoreWeave actually diverge.

Attributes where ClearML and CoreWeave differ
AttributeClearMLCoreWeave
Starting priceFree$0.35/per-hour
Pricing modelOpen-source self-hosted, with paid hosted and enterprise tiersusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Windows, Docker, KubernetesCloud
CategoryMachine LearningAI
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ClearML

  • Experiment tracking
  • Remote execution
  • Data versioning
  • Pipelines

Only in CoreWeave

  • NVIDIA H100/A100
  • Kubernetes native
  • High bandwidth
  • Object storage
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Cloud APIs
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ClearML

  • Tracking experiments across a team so results are reproduciblenot CoreWeave
  • Moving training from laptops to shared GPU hardware without repackagingnot CoreWeave
  • Versioning datasets alongside the experiments that consumed themnot CoreWeave

CoreWeave

  • Renting GPU compute for model training and inferencenot ClearML
  • Running large scale AI workloads without buying hardwarenot ClearML

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ClearML

  • Broad scope means more to learn and more to run than a focused tracking tool
  • Self-hosting the server is real infrastructure — database, file storage and web server
  • Documentation quality is uneven across the newer parts of the platform
  • Smaller community than the most popular tracking tools, so fewer worked examples exist

CoreWeave

  • GPU nodes are sold as full 8 GPU instances rather than single cards, so the entry cost for an H100 node is $49.24 an hour on demand
  • Spot pricing is roughly 40% of on demand, at $19.71 an hour for the same H100 node, so predictable capacity carries a large premium
  • The newest hardware carries no published price and requires contacting sales
  • Discounts of up to 60% require committed usage agreements negotiated with sales
  • Only the GH200 is offered as a single GPU instance

Pricing, plan by plan

ClearML

Free
  • Open sourceFree
    • Experiment tracking
    • Pipelines
    • Self-hosted server

CoreWeave

$0.35/per-hour
  • Standard$0.35/per-hour
    • Various GPU types
    • Kubernetes
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Dedicated clusters
    • Custom solutions

Which should you pick?

Choose ClearML if

  • You need experiment tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes.
  • You also want remote execution.
ClearML review

Choose CoreWeave if

  • You need nvidia h100/a100.
  • You work on Cloud.
  • You also want kubernetes native.
CoreWeave review

Questions people ask

Is ClearML or CoreWeave better?
Neither clearly leads. ClearML starts at Free and CoreWeave at $0.35/per-hour, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClearML or CoreWeave?
ClearML has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClearML and $0.35/per-hour for CoreWeave.
Does ClearML or CoreWeave run on more platforms?
ClearML runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes. CoreWeave runs on Cloud.
Can I use ClearML for free?
Yes. ClearML has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CoreWeave starts at $0.35/per-hour.
What is ClearML best used for?
ClearML is most often used for tracking experiments across a team so results are reproducible, moving training from laptops to shared gpu hardware without repackaging, versioning datasets alongside the experiments that consumed them. Of those, tracking experiments across a team so results are reproducible and moving training from laptops to shared gpu hardware without repackaging are not what CoreWeave is typically brought in for.
What can ClearML do that CoreWeave cannot?
ClearML covers Experiment tracking, Remote execution, Data versioning, Pipelines. CoreWeave covers NVIDIA H100/A100, Kubernetes native, High bandwidth, Object storage.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ClearML: Is ClearML free?

The open-source version is free and self-hostable. Hosted and enterprise tiers are paid.

CoreWeave: How much does CoreWeave cost?

CoreWeave does not publish pricing on its website. The company uses a quote-based pricing model and directs customers to contact their sales team directly to discuss pricing options and customized solutions.

Source
ClearML: How much code does tracking require?

Very little — adding a couple of lines to an existing training script captures parameters, metrics and environment automatically.

CoreWeave: How can I get a quote from CoreWeave?

To obtain CoreWeave pricing, you must contact their sales team directly through the Contact Us option on their website. They will provide a customized quote based on your specific compute and infrastructure requirements.

Source
ClearML: Does ClearML replace MLflow?

It covers MLflow’s tracking and adds orchestration, remote execution and data versioning. Whether that breadth is an advantage or extra weight depends on whether you need the rest.

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