What is the difference between Akamai Cloud and SwissGPU?

Akamai Cloud and SwissGPU 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 SwissGPU?

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 SwissGPU?

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 7 different GPU models across both Akamai Cloud and SwissGPU, with 0 models available from both providers.

Akamai Cloud vs SwissGPU

Compare GPU pricing between Akamai Cloud and SwissGPU. 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

SwissGPU GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.55/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 1Akamai Cloud: 1SwissGPU: 7

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 11/7/2026, 1:01:57 PM

GPU Model ↑	Akamai Cloud Price	SwissGPU Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.31/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.31/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.31/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.31/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.49/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.49/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.37/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.37/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.61/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.61/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$1.83/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $1.83/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai CloudSwissGPU	$3.00/hr	$2.45/hr★ Best	↑+$0.55(+22.7%)	Akamai Cloud SwissGPU
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $3.00/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 SwissGPU $2.45/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.55(+22.7%) Akamai Cloud SwissGPU

RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.31/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.31/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.31/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.31/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.49/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.49/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.37/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.37/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.61/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.61/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$1.83/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $1.83/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai CloudSwissGPU	$3.00/hr	$2.45/hr★ Best	↑+$0.55(+22.7%)	Akamai Cloud SwissGPU
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $3.00/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 SwissGPU $2.45/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.55(+22.7%) Akamai Cloud SwissGPU

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

SwissGPU

Dedicated Resources
Every machine is fully dedicated to you, with direct access to GPU, CPU, memory, and storage. There is no virtualization layer and no shared GPU resources.
Isolated GPU Infrastructure
Run AI workloads on isolated GPU resources with secure SSH access.
Permanent Data Wipe
All data and the OS are permanently wiped after server rental ends.
Ultra-Low Latency
Offers ultra-low latency desktops that mimic local experience.
Fully Swiss Hosted
All servers, data, and operations are based in Switzerland.
Per-Minute Billing
Servers are billed per minute and billing stops when the machine is powered off, with no separate storage or network transfer charges.

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

SwissGPU

Advantages

Dedicated bare-metal GPU and compute resources for each client, with no virtualization layer.
Secure SSH access, with all data and the OS permanently wiped at the end of a rental.
Local-like experience with ultra-low latency remote desktops.
Published hourly rates for every GPU configuration, with per-minute billing and no storage or network fees.

Considerations

Consumer and workstation GPUs only — no datacenter accelerators such as H100 or B200 for large-scale training.
Single location: all capacity is in Switzerland, which adds latency for users outside Europe.
Electricity is metered and billed on top of the hourly rate, so the listed rate is not the full cost.

Compute Services

Akamai Cloud

SwissGPU

Pricing Options

Akamai Cloud

Hourly Billing

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

SwissGPU

Per-minute on-demand billing

Dedicated physical servers billed per minute, with billing stopping when the server is powered off and no additional storage or network charges.

Prepaid credits

Credits are topped up on the platform at any time, with payments processed by Stripe.

Metered electricity

Power consumption is billed separately per kWh on top of the hourly server rate, and a small fee applies when reinstalling the operating system.

Custom configurations and long-term commitments

Negotiated directly with the provider rather than published as self-service rates.

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

SwissGPU

Get Started

1
Browse available servers
Review the GPU configurations and their CPU, RAM, and NVMe specifications at https://www.swissgpu.ch/rent.
2
Create an account and add credits
Credits can be added to the account at any time; payments are processed through Stripe.
3
Rent a server
Select a configuration and start the rental; billing runs per minute while the server is powered on.
4
Connect to the machine
Access the server over secure SSH, or attach Visual Studio Code using the documented remote workflow.
5
Power off when finished
Billing stops as soon as the server is powered off, and all data and the OS are wiped when the rental ends.

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

SwissGPU

Global Regions

Fully hosted in Switzerland; no other regions offered.

Support

Documentation site covering connection workflows and per-framework guides, plus a contact form and email support for technical questions and custom configurations.