What is the difference between Akamai Cloud and Paperspace?

Akamai Cloud and Paperspace 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 Paperspace?

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 Paperspace?

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 Paperspace, with 0 models available from both providers.

Akamai Cloud vs Paperspace GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 8Both available: 0Akamai Cloud: 2Paperspace: 6

Showing 8 of 8 GPUs

Last updated: 7/16/2026, 5:59:42 PM

GPU Model ↑	Akamai Cloud Price	Paperspace Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$3.11/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $3.11/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$5.95/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $5.95/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
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 A4000 16GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.76/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.76/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$1.38/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $1.38/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.94/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Paperspace
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.94/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
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
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$1.15/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Paperspace
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $1.15/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$3.11/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $3.11/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$5.95/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $5.95/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
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 A4000 16GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.76/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.76/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$1.38/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $1.38/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.94/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Paperspace
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.94/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
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
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$1.15/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Paperspace
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $1.15/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace

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

Paperspace

Gradient Notebooks
Interactive Jupyter notebooks with a free tier, pre-configured templates, and access to powerful GPUs.
Gradient Deployments
Serve machine learning models as scalable API endpoints.
Core Machines
High-performance virtual machines with a wide variety of NVIDIA GPUs for demanding workloads.
Team Collaboration
Features for teams to collaborate on projects, including shared drives and SSO.
Persistent Storage
Offers persistent storage that can be shared across different machines and notebooks.
API and CLI
Programmatic access to the Paperspace platform to automate workflows.

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

Paperspace

Advantages

User-friendly interface and easy to get started
Wide range of NVIDIA GPU options
Free GPU and CPU plans for notebooks
Pay-per-second billing model

Considerations

Limited data center regions (US and Europe)
Some user reports of inconsistent customer support
Availability of high-end multi-GPU instances can be limited

Compute Services

Akamai Cloud

Paperspace

Core GPU Instances

Virtual machines with a wide range of NVIDIA GPUs for various workloads.

Gradient Notebooks

Managed Jupyter notebooks for interactive development and experimentation.

Free CPU and GPU tiers
1-click launch with pre-configured templates

Gradient Deployments

A serverless product for deploying trained models as REST APIs.

Scalable and managed infrastructure
Integration with Gradient Notebooks and Workflows

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

Paperspace

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

Paperspace

Get Started

1
Create an Account
Sign up for a Paperspace account. You can start with a free plan.
2
Choose a Product
Select the product that best fits your needs, such as Gradient Notebooks for interactive development or Core Machines for more control.
3
Select a Template and Machine
Choose a pre-configured template for your desired framework and select a GPU or CPU instance.
4
Start Working
Launch your machine or notebook and begin building, training, or deploying your AI applications.

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

Paperspace

Global Regions

Data centers are located in the US (Secaucus, NJ and Santa Clara, CA) and Europe (Amsterdam, NL).

Support

Support is available through a community forum, extensive documentation, and a support ticket system.