What is the difference between Akamai Cloud and Pacific Machines?

Akamai Cloud and Pacific Machines 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 Pacific Machines?

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 Pacific Machines?

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 4 different GPU models across both Akamai Cloud and Pacific Machines, with 0 models available from both providers.

Akamai Cloud vs Pacific Machines

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

Akamai Cloud

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Akamai Cloud GPUs

Pacific Machines GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 4Both available: 0Akamai Cloud: 1Pacific Machines: 3

Showing 4 of 4 GPUs

Last updated: 11/7/2026, 3:22:57 PM

GPU Model ↑	Akamai Cloud Price	Pacific Machines Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
B200 180GB VRAM • Pacific Machines	Not Available	$5.09/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Pacific Machines
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Pacific Machines $5.09/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/7/2026 ★Best Price Pacific Machines
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Pacific Machines	Not Available	$2.39/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Pacific Machines
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Pacific Machines $2.39/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/7/2026 ★Best Price Pacific Machines
H200 141GB VRAM • Pacific Machines	Not Available	$2.99/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Pacific Machines
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Pacific Machines $2.99/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/7/2026 ★Best Price Pacific Machines
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

B200 180GB VRAM • Pacific Machines	Not Available	$5.09/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Pacific Machines
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Pacific Machines $5.09/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/7/2026 ★Best Price Pacific Machines
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Pacific Machines	Not Available	$2.39/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Pacific Machines
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Pacific Machines $2.39/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/7/2026 ★Best Price Pacific Machines
H200 141GB VRAM • Pacific Machines	Not Available	$2.99/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Pacific Machines
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Pacific Machines $2.99/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/7/2026 ★Best Price Pacific Machines
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

Pacific Machines

Modular Deployment
Pods can be deployed quickly at pre-developed power sites.
Integrated Systems
Compute, cooling, and power are designed as a single system.
Global Reach
Factories can be established near demand and labor resources.
Cooling Innovations
Development of advanced materials for efficient cooling in diverse climates.
Flexible Infrastructure
Offers reserved compute, on-premises pods, and colocation services.

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

Pacific Machines

Advantages

Rapid deployment of compute resources.
Modular design allows for scalability.
Integrated solutions reduce complexity in construction.
Flexibility in service models for different use cases.

Considerations

Limited information on specific hardware specifications.
Deployment timeline may vary by site conditions.
Potentially high setup requirements for certain projects.

Compute Services

Akamai Cloud

Pacific Machines

Pricing Options

Akamai Cloud

Hourly Billing

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

Pacific Machines

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

Pacific Machines

Get Started

1
Contact Sales
Reach out for a consultation to assess your project needs.
2
Site Evaluation
Pacific evaluates the site for power and connectivity requirements.
3
Pre-payment Confirmation
Confirm pre-payment and site suitability.
4
Deployment Planning
Receive a deployment plan tailored to your site.
5
Pod Installation
Pods are installed and become operational within a few months.

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

Pacific Machines

Global Regions

Global availability based on site suitability.

Support

Contact support via email for inquiries and assistance.