> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://opengpu-network.gitbook.io/opengpu-network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://opengpu-network.gitbook.io/opengpu-network/for-clients/overview.md).

# Overview

Clients use the OpenGPU Network to run computational tasks on distributed GPUs.

## Why OpenGPU for Clients

OpenGPU is a **task marketplace**, not a GPU marketplace. You don't manage infrastructure. Just define your task, set time limits and rewards, and let providers compete to deliver results.

* Publish tasks, not rent GPUs
* No infrastructure management
* Providers compete for your work
* Pay only for completed tasks

## How It Works

1. **Create a Source** — Define your execution environment (Docker container + requirements)
2. **Publish Tasks** — Submit jobs with payment to your Source
3. **Get Results** — Providers compete to execute; you receive results

## Tools Available

| Tool                                                   | Best For                                 |
| ------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------- |
| [Client App](/opengpu-network/ecosystem/client-app.md) | Web-based source/task management         |
| [SDK](/opengpu-network/ecosystem/sdk.md)               | Programmatic integration                 |
| [Relay](https://docs.relaygpu.com)                     | API access without blockchain (external) |

## Quick Paths

**I want to run inference quickly:** → Use [Relay](https://docs.relaygpu.com) — API-based, no blockchain knowledge needed

**I want to publish my own model:** → [Publishing Sources](/opengpu-network/for-clients/publishing-sources.md) — Create a custom Source

**I want to automate task submission:** → [Using the SDK](/opengpu-network/for-clients/using-the-sdk.md) — Programmatic access

## Costs

* Pay per task in $OGPU
* Real-time competitive pricing
* No minimum commitments
* Payment held in escrow until completion

## AI Agents

Clients can leverage AI agents to optimize task pricing and provider selection. See [AI Agents](/opengpu-network/introduction/ai-agents.md) for details.