What is the difference between Akamai Cloud and CoreWeave?

Akamai Cloud and CoreWeave 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 CoreWeave?

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 CoreWeave?

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 10 different GPU models across both Akamai Cloud and CoreWeave, with 0 models available from both providers.

Akamai Cloud vs CoreWeave GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 10Both available: 0Akamai Cloud: 0CoreWeave: 10

Showing 10 of 10 GPUs

Last updated: 5/12/2026, 9:00:53 PM

GPU Model ↑	Akamai Cloud Price	CoreWeave Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$2.70/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $2.70/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/25/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
B200 192GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$8.60/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $8.60/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/25/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
GB200 384GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$1.02/hr★ Best 41x GPU	—	CoreWeave
GB200 384GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $1.02/hour 41x GPU configuration Updated: 5/9/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
GH200 96GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$6.50/hr★ Best	—	CoreWeave
GH200 96GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $6.50/hour Updated: 5/9/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$2.44/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $2.44/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 5/9/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
H200 141GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$6.30/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $6.30/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/25/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$35.84/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $35.84/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 5/9/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
L40 40GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$1.25/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $1.25/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/25/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
L40S 48GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$0.98/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $0.98/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 5/9/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$11.01/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $11.01/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 5/9/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$2.70/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $2.70/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/25/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
B200 192GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$8.60/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $8.60/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/25/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
GB200 384GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$1.02/hr★ Best 41x GPU	—	CoreWeave
GB200 384GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $1.02/hour 41x GPU configuration Updated: 5/9/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
GH200 96GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$6.50/hr★ Best	—	CoreWeave
GH200 96GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $6.50/hour Updated: 5/9/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$2.44/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $2.44/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 5/9/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
H200 141GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$6.30/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $6.30/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/25/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$35.84/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $35.84/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 5/9/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
L40 40GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$1.25/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $1.25/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/25/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
L40S 48GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$0.98/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $0.98/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 5/9/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • CoreWeave	Not Available	$11.01/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	CoreWeave
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available CoreWeave $11.01/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 5/9/2026 ★Best Price CoreWeave

Features Comparison

Akamai Cloud

RTX-Class GPU Plans
Workstation and Blackwell-generation RTX cards exposed as predictable GPU Linodes
Global Akamai Backbone
GPU instances available across the broader Akamai compute and CDN footprint
Predictable Monthly Pricing
Flat monthly pricing on GPU Linodes with hourly fallback

CoreWeave

Kubernetes-Native Platform
Purpose-built AI-native platform with Kubernetes-native developer experience
Latest NVIDIA GPUs
First-to-market access to the latest NVIDIA GPUs including H100, H200, and Blackwell architecture
Mission Control
Unified security, talent services, and observability platform for large-scale AI operations
High Performance Networking
High-performance clusters with InfiniBand networking for optimal scale-out connectivity

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
Limited multi-GPU and large-cluster offerings versus dedicated neoclouds
Less optimized for frontier-scale training

CoreWeave

Advantages

Extensive selection of NVIDIA GPUs, including latest Blackwell architecture
Kubernetes-native infrastructure for easy scaling and deployment
Fast deployment with 10x faster inference spin-up times
High cluster reliability with 96% goodput and 50% fewer interruptions

Considerations

Primary focus on North American data centers
Specialized nature may not suit all general computing needs
Learning curve for users unfamiliar with Kubernetes

Compute Services

Akamai Cloud

CoreWeave

GPU Instances

On-demand and reserved GPU instances with latest NVIDIA hardware

CPU Instances

High-performance CPU instances to complement GPU workloads

Pricing Options

Akamai Cloud

Monthly GPU Linodes

Flat monthly pricing for GPU-equipped virtual machines

Hourly Billing

Hourly billing fallback when instances run for less than a month

CoreWeave

On-Demand Instances

Pay-per-hour GPU and CPU instances with flexible scaling

Reserved Capacity

Committed usage discounts up to 60% over on-demand pricing

Transparent Storage

No ingress, egress, or transfer fees for data movement

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 console, CLI or API and connect over SSH

CoreWeave

Get Started

1
Create Account
Sign up for CoreWeave Cloud platform access
2
Choose GPU Instance
Select from latest NVIDIA GPUs including H100, H200, and Blackwell architecture
3
Deploy via Kubernetes
Use Kubernetes-native tools for workload deployment and scaling

Support & Global Availability

Akamai Cloud

Global Regions

Global region coverage across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia

Support

Documentation, community resources and 24/7 paid support tiers

CoreWeave

Global Regions

Deployments across North America with expanding global presence

Support

24/7 support from dedicated engineering teams, comprehensive documentation, and Kubernetes expertise