What is the difference between Akamai Cloud and Meshive?

Akamai Cloud and Meshive 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 Meshive?

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 Meshive?

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 Meshive, with 0 models available from both providers.

Akamai Cloud vs Meshive

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

Akamai Cloud

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Meshive

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Akamai Cloud GPUs

Meshive GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 3Both available: 0Akamai Cloud: 1Meshive: 2

Showing 3 of 3 GPUs

Last updated: 11/7/2026, 1:45:55 PM

GPU Model ↑	Akamai Cloud Price	Meshive Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Meshive	Not Available	$0.41/hr★ Best	—	Meshive
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Not Available Meshive $0.41/hour Updated: 11/7/2026 ★Best Price Meshive
RTX PRO 5000 48GB VRAM • Meshive	Not Available	$0.48/hr★ Best	—	Meshive
RTX PRO 5000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Meshive $0.48/hour Updated: 11/7/2026 ★Best Price Meshive
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

RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Meshive	Not Available	$0.41/hr★ Best	—	Meshive
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Not Available Meshive $0.41/hour Updated: 11/7/2026 ★Best Price Meshive
RTX PRO 5000 48GB VRAM • Meshive	Not Available	$0.48/hr★ Best	—	Meshive
RTX PRO 5000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Meshive $0.48/hour Updated: 11/7/2026 ★Best Price Meshive
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

Meshive

Task-oriented configuration
Allows users to specify workloads and associated hardware requirements.
Instant pod provisioning
Enables setup of GPU pods in under two minutes.
Support for popular frameworks
Compatible with various models and tools like PyTorch, Jupyter, and ComfyUI.
Serverless deployment
Provides OpenAI-compatible URLs for easy model inference.
Encrypted data transmission
Ensures data security with multiple layers of encryption during operations.

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

Meshive

Advantages

Quick setup and responsive pod provisioning
Flexibility in workload management
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Dedicated hardware for each pod

Considerations

GPUs are available in one region only (South Korea)
Limited selection of GPU models

Compute Services

Akamai Cloud

Meshive

Pricing Options

Akamai Cloud

Hourly Billing

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

Meshive

On-demand

No commitment

Spot

Lower rate; pods can be interrupted

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

Meshive

Get Started

1
Sign up
Create an account on the Meshive platform.
2
Choose a workload
Select the desired job type to be performed.
3
Select hardware specifications
Specify the necessary GPU, vCPU, and RAM for the task.
4
Start the pod
Provision the selected resources and begin the setup.
5
Connect and run
Use provided HTTPS or SSH links to access the pod and execute tasks.

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

Meshive

Global Regions

GPUs are hosted in data centers in South Korea.

Support

Email support at admin@meshive.ai and documentation at docs.meshive.ai.