Katago Free Cloud Engine - Google Colab

A way to run KataGo on Cloud GPU FREE.md

Here I share 2 ways that could be used standalone or in combination

Updated: 22June 2026

1. Google Colab

• Here you get T4 GPU that gives you about 3-5 hours free everyday depending on availability
• Pro: More usage
• Cons:
  • Google shuts down if the Notebook itself doesn't get interaction for roughly 10 minutes
  • The downloaded data isn't permanent so every time you use this you have to Run the whole setup(approx7-10 minutes)

2. Modal

• Here you get 30$ free every month
• Pro: After first run, you don't need to toutch it anymore, it automatically shuts down server when not used, and keeps the storage persistent
• Con: To get the free 30$/Month you need to bind a card and a very small 1 time payment to confirm card.
  • But you can set the usage limit from settings to 29$ so your card will not get billed if usage exceeds, and the server will restart again next month

I recommend

• If you can use a card to unlock the free 30$ monthly on Modal, then use it as the main server and once monthly limit reaches you can switch to Colab
• This way you won't have to keep restarting the server every time you need to use cloud katago. that would only be needed after you use up the monthly Modal free credits

Find more of my go projects at https://SoumyaK4.in

Kata-Google-Colab.ipynb

Kata-Modal.ipynb