Pricing

Access real quantum hardware with transparent, flexible pricing. Choose how your jobs are executed: through qBitTensor Labs (Public) or via private, dedicated infrastructure.

Public Compute

Decentralized execution

Half the cost

Jobs are routed through qBitTensor Labs, delivering the same hardware at half the cost. Ideal for research, learning, and prototyping.

Half the price of Private Compute
$50 of free compute every 90 days
Same quantum hardware, same results
Data is anonymized for network routing

Public compute is powered by qBitTensor Labs' Quantum Compute Subnet 48.

Private Compute

Dedicated infrastructure

Jobs are executed on privately managed infrastructure with full data privacy and shorter queues. Built for production workloads, sensitive IP, and enterprise use.

Full data privacy — circuits and results stay private
Shorter queues with dedicated execution
Managed infrastructure through trusted providers
Ideal for production and enterprise workloads

Private compute is managed by Quantum Rings through trusted partners and hardware providers including IonQ, Rigetti, IQM, and AQT.

Credit Types

Two Credit Systems Power Your Quantum Jobs

Spark Credits (Free / Public Compute)

  • Claim $50 of free compute every 90 days (25 Spark Credits)
  • Earn extras via referrals.
  • Can only be used for Public Compute executions (routed through qBitTensor Labs).
  • Expire after 90 days

Full Credits (Paid / Any Compute Tier)

  • Purchase directly (top-up as needed).
  • Last 1 full year from purchase date — no rush to use.
  • Usable for Public or Private Compute executions.
  • Public Compute with Full Credits is the same lower price.
  • Ideal for serious research, production workloads, or when you need private results and shorter queues.

Backend Pricing

How Pricing Works

Pricing is determined by the QPU you select, the parameters of your job, and whether you choose Public or Private Compute. Public Compute is priced at half the cost of Private Compute across all backends.

Costs are calculated using a combination of the QPU's base cost and the number of shots. You can pay to jump the queue on Public Compute. Private Compute runs on shorter, dedicated queues. All prices shown in USD equivalent are for reference; actual deduction uses your Spark or Full Credits.

Show prices for:
half the cost

Job Based Pricing (Per-task fee + per-shot fee)

Hardware ProviderQPU FamilyPer-Task Fee (USD equiv.)Per-Shot Fee (USD equiv.)QPU Modality
AQTIBEX Q1$0.18$0.36$0.01410$0.02820Trapped-ion
IonQForte-1$0.18$0.36$0.04800$0.09600Trapped-ion
IonQForte Enterprise$0.18$0.36$0.04800$0.09600Trapped-ion
IQMEmerald$0.18$0.36$0.00096$0.00192Superconducting
IQMGarnet$0.18$0.36$0.00087$0.00174Superconducting
RigettiCepheus-1-108Q$0.18$0.36$0.000255$0.00051Superconducting

Pricing Calculator

Estimate how many credits your job will use.

Your job will cost 2 spark credits

Same job on Private Compute: 4 credits — you save 2 credits

Getting Started

Start With Public Compute

  • Sign up free and claim $50 of quantum compute instantly.
  • Run jobs on Public Compute at half the price — same quantum hardware.
  • Need full privacy or shorter queues? Purchase Full Credits and switch to Private Compute.

All pricing is pay-as-you-go with no subscriptions or commitments. For bulk or enterprise needs, reach out for custom plans.

Get started free