What is the difference between Akamai Cloud and Hot Aisle?

Akamai Cloud and Hot Aisle 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 Hot Aisle?

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 Hot Aisle?

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 3 different GPU models across both Akamai Cloud and Hot Aisle, with 0 models available from both providers.

Akamai Cloud vs Hot Aisle GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 3Both available: 0Akamai Cloud: 2Hot Aisle: 1

Showing 3 of 3 GPUs

Last updated: 7/16/2026, 5:59:12 PM

GPU Model ↑	Akamai Cloud Price	Hot Aisle Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	Not Available	$1.99/hr★ Best	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Not Available Hot Aisle $1.99/hour Updated: 7/14/2026 ★Best Price Hot Aisle
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud	$0.52/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akamai Cloud
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $0.52/hour Updated: 6/29/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud	$2.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akamai Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $2.50/hour Updated: 6/29/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud

MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	Not Available	$1.99/hr★ Best	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Not Available Hot Aisle $1.99/hour Updated: 7/14/2026 ★Best Price Hot Aisle
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud	$0.52/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akamai Cloud
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $0.52/hour Updated: 6/29/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud	$2.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akamai Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $2.50/hour Updated: 6/29/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud

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

Hot Aisle

AMD MI300X Fleet
Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers with 8x 192GB AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs and Intel Xeon CPUs.
Minute-Level Pricing
Transparent published MI300X pricing with no contracts and billing by the minute.
High-Speed Fabric
8x400G RoCEv2 per chassis plus 100G internet and unlimited bandwidth.
Ready-to-Use Images
Ubuntu options with ROCm, Docker, and optional K8s/Slurm/Ray installs via cloud-init.
Operations & API
SSH, BMC, iDRAC access and an API for lifecycle automation; dstack integration highlighted.
Tier 5 Facility
Switch Pyramid data center in Grand Rapids, Michigan with renewable energy and layered security.

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

Hot Aisle

Advantages

On-demand MI300X VMs and bare metal with transparent minute-based pricing
Dense XE9680 nodes with 8x400G RoCEv2 for multi-server scaling
100G internet with unlimited bandwidth plus included IPv4/IPv6 addresses
Hands-on support with ROCm-ready images, API access, and optional cluster tooling installs

Considerations

Single public region (Grand Rapids, MI) limits locality options
AMD-only GPU lineup today; MI355x is reservation-only for now
Documentation lives in site pages and API docs, so some workflows may require coordinator support

Compute Services

Akamai Cloud

Hot Aisle

MI300X Virtual Machines

On-demand MI300X VMs billed by the minute with inclusive bandwidth.

MI300X Bare Metal

Dell PowerEdge XE9680 access with full control for custom deployments.

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

Hot Aisle

Minute-billed MI300X

Transparent published per-GPU hourly MI300X rate with on-demand, no-contract access billed by the minute.

VM sizes from 1-8 GPUs

Small (1x), Medium (2x/4x), and Large (8x) MI300X VMs with inclusive 100G internet and public IPv4/IPv6.

Bare metal XE9680

8x MI300X bare metal nodes with 8x400G RoCEv2; custom designs and MI355x reservations available via sales.

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

Hot Aisle

Get Started

1
Connect to the admin portal
SSH to admin.hotaisle.app and create your account from the TUI.
2
Add billing credits
Load credits via credit card to unlock on-demand VM launches.
3
Pick a VM size
Choose 1, 2, 4, or 8 MI300X VMs or the 8x MI300X bare metal option.
4
Launch and configure
Select Ubuntu and start the instance; ROCm and Docker come preinstalled with cloud-init support.
5
Automate with the API
Use the documented API or dstack integration for lifecycle management and monitoring.

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

Hot Aisle

Global Regions

Switch Pyramid data center in Grand Rapids, Michigan (Tier 5 facility, renewable energy, high physical security).

Support

hello@hotaisle.ai with real-time Slack/Discord access, white-glove onboarding, API docs, and Dell ProSupport-backed hardware.