What is the difference between Akamai Cloud and Civo?

Akamai Cloud and Civo are both cloud GPU providers offering different pricing models, features, and GPU availability. Use our comparison tool to see real-time pricing and feature differences.

Which is cheaper: Akamai Cloud or Civo?

Pricing varies by GPU model and usage requirements. Check our real-time comparison table to find the best deals for your specific needs.

Can I switch between Akamai Cloud and Civo?

Yes, both providers offer flexible cloud GPU services. However, consider factors like data transfer costs, setup time, and specific features when switching between providers.

How many GPU models are available for comparison?

We track pricing for 8 different GPU models across both Akamai Cloud and Civo, with 0 models available from both providers.

Akamai Cloud vs Civo

Compare GPU pricing between Akamai Cloud and Civo. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Akamai Cloud

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Civo

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Akamai Cloud GPUs

Civo GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 8Both available: 0Akamai Cloud: 1Civo: 7

Showing 8 of 8 GPUs

Last updated: 11/7/2026, 3:20:21 PM

GPU Model ↑	Akamai Cloud Price	Civo Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$0.69/hr★ Best	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$1.39/hr★ Best	—	Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $1.39/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
B200 180GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$3.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Civo
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$2.49/hr★ Best	—	Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $2.49/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$2.99/hr★ Best	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$5.49/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Civo
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $5.49/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$0.89/hr★ Best	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud	$3.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akamai Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $3.00/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$0.69/hr★ Best	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$1.39/hr★ Best	—	Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $1.39/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
B200 180GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$3.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Civo
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$2.49/hr★ Best	—	Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $2.49/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$2.99/hr★ Best	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$5.49/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Civo
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $5.49/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$0.89/hr★ Best	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Civo
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud	$3.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akamai Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $3.00/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud

Features Comparison

Akamai Cloud

RTX-Class GPU Plans
Blackwell Server Edition, Ada and Quadro RTX cards offered as GPU Linodes with dedicated vCPU cores
Multi-GPU Plans
Plans carry 1 to 8 RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell cards, with vNUMA exposed on the 8-card plans, and 1 to 4 cards on RTX 4000 Ada and Quadro RTX 6000 plans
Multiple Regions
RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell plans are listed in 20 Akamai Cloud regions across Europe, Asia and North America; RTX 4000 Ada and Quadro RTX 6000 plans are listed in fewer

Civo

Fast Kubernetes
K3s-based managed clusters that typically launch in under 90 seconds
GPU Cloud
NVIDIA B200, H200 SXM, H100 SXM, L40S 48GB, and A100 40/80GB options for AI training and inference, launchable on both Compute and Kubernetes
Public and Private Cloud
Public regions plus private cloud with CivoStack Enterprise and FlexCore appliances, including VMware alternative and migration paths for sovereignty needs
Predictable Pricing
Transparent hourly rates with no Kubernetes control-plane fees and free unlimited ingress and egress data transfer
Developer Tooling
CLI, API, Terraform provider, and Helm-ready clusters out of the box

Pros & Cons

Akamai Cloud

Advantages

Predictable flat-rate pricing model
Global region coverage inherited from the Akamai network
Blackwell-generation RTX PRO 6000 available alongside older RTX SKUs

Considerations

Catalog focused on RTX cards; H100/H200/B200 are not part of the public lineup
RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell and Quadro RTX 6000 plans are listed as limited deployment availability
A deposit may be required to deploy GPU Linodes on new or low-spend accounts

Civo

Advantages

Very fast cluster provisioning and simple developer UX
Clear pricing with no managed control-plane charges
Free unlimited ingress and egress data transfer
Range of modern NVIDIA GPUs including B200/H200

Considerations

Smaller global region footprint than hyperscalers
GPU capacity can be limited depending on region
Fewer managed services compared to larger clouds

Compute Services

Akamai Cloud

Civo

Managed Kubernetes

K3s-based managed Kubernetes with fast launch times and built-in load balancers, ingress, and CNI.

Clusters typically ready in under 90 seconds
Built-in CNI and ingress with no control-plane fee

GPU Compute

On-demand NVIDIA GPU instances for AI training, inference, and 3D workloads.

Pricing Options

Akamai Cloud

Hourly Billing

GPU Linode plans are listed with hourly rates; review the pricing page for the full plan list

Civo

On-Demand GPU Instances

Hourly pricing for GPU compute with simple, per-accelerator rates and free unlimited data transfer

GPU Commitment Terms

Discounted hourly GPU rates in exchange for 6, 12, 24, or 36-month commitments

Pay-as-you-go Kubernetes

Node-based billing with a free control plane and free unlimited ingress and egress

Private Cloud Reservations

Dedicated CivoStack or FlexCore deployments for sovereignty and predictable spend

Getting Started

Akamai Cloud

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up at the Akamai Cloud / Linode console
2
Choose a GPU Linode plan
Select RTX 4000 Ada, Quadro RTX 6000 or RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell with the desired GPU count
3
Deploy and connect
Provision the instance via Cloud Manager, CLI or API and connect over SSH

Civo

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up and claim the trial credit to explore the platform
2
Pick a region
Choose from London, Frankfurt, Mumbai, New York, or Phoenix for public cloud deployments
3
Launch a cluster or GPU node
Create a Kubernetes cluster or start GPU compute with your preferred accelerator
4
Deploy your workload
Use kubectl, Helm, or Civo CLI to ship apps or ML stacks
5
Monitor and scale
Scale node pools, add GPU nodes, and watch usage from the dashboard or API

Support & Global Availability

Akamai Cloud

Global Regions

GPU plans are listed in selected Akamai Cloud regions in North America, Europe and Asia, varying by GPU; RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell has the widest list

Support

Documentation, a community forum, and Akamai compute support

Civo

Global Regions

Public regions in London, Frankfurt, Mumbai, New York, and Phoenix; private cloud available globally via CivoStack/FlexCore. Offices in London, Bengaluru, Austin, and Hamburg.

Support

Documentation, tutorials and learning resources, public status page, and ticketed/email support with sales and account team options for enterprise customers.