Google Colab
A hosted notebook with free access to GPUs and TPUs, when capacity allows.
Documentation checked 20 Oct 2026. Not personally tested.
What you get
Free GPU/TPU runtime, subject to availability.
- Renewal
- Not guaranteed; limits vary with demand
- Credit card
- No credit card
- Who can use it
- Any Google account; the free tier is intended for interactive notebook work.
- Expiration
- No end date stated; free resources are not guaranteed.
- Access type
- GPU & compute
The catch
Colab guarantees neither GPU access nor runtime length, and limits shift with demand. SSH shells, remote desktops, crypto mining and long unattended jobs are disallowed on free runtimes and can be terminated without warning.
Before you claim it
- Open the provider’s official page and confirm your account and region qualify.
- Check the live allowance for the exact model or feature you intend to use.
- Review billing settings before enabling paid usage or adding a payment method.
Official sources
Referral transparency
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Information changed?
Provider terms can change after a check. Follow the official sources for the latest account-specific terms.