What is the difference between Akamai Cloud and Together AI?

Akamai Cloud and Together AI 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 Together AI?

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 Together AI?

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 Together AI, with 0 models available from both providers.

Akamai Cloud vs Together AI GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 8Both available: 0Akamai Cloud: 2Together AI: 6

Showing 8 of 8 GPUs

Last updated: 7/16/2026, 5:57:27 PM

GPU Model ↑	Akamai Cloud Price	Together AI Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$2.59/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $2.59/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
B200 192GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$9.00/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $9.00/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$5.40/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $5.40/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
H200 141GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$6.60/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $6.60/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
L40 40GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$1.49/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $1.49/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$2.10/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $2.10/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
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

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$2.59/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $2.59/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
B200 192GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$9.00/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $9.00/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$5.40/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $5.40/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
H200 141GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$6.60/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $6.60/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
L40 40GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$1.49/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $1.49/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$2.10/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $2.10/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
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

Together AI

100+ Open-Source Models
Access to Llama, DeepSeek, Qwen, and other leading open-source models
Serverless Inference
Pay-per-token API with OpenAI-compatible endpoints
Fine-Tuning Platform
LoRA and full fine-tuning with proprietary optimizations
GPU Clusters
Instant self-service or reserved dedicated clusters with H100, H200, B200, GB200, GB300 access
Batch API
50% cost reduction for non-urgent inference workloads
Provisioned Throughput
Reserve dedicated capacity in throughput units (PTUs) with SLAs

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

Together AI

Advantages

2x faster inference and 90% faster pre-training with cutting-edge research optimizations
Competitive pricing with 50% batch API discount
Wide selection of 100+ open-source models
OpenAI-compatible APIs for easy migration

Considerations

Primarily focused on open-source models
GPU cluster pricing requires custom quotes for reserved capacity
Smaller ecosystem compared to major cloud providers

Compute Services

Akamai Cloud

Together AI

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

Together AI

Serverless pay-per-token

Per-token pricing scales based on model size, from small open-source models to 405B parameter frontier models

Batch API

50% discount for non-urgent inference workloads

Provisioned Throughput

Reserve dedicated capacity priced in throughput units (PTUs) with guaranteed SLAs

Fine-tuning

Per-token pricing for LoRA and full fine-tuning based on model size and dataset

GPU Clusters - On-demand

Hourly GPU pricing for instant self-service clusters

GPU Clusters - Reserved

Custom pricing for reserved capacity with significant discounts for longer commitments

Dedicated Inference

Single-tenant GPU instances with guaranteed performance

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

Together AI

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up at together.ai
2
Get API key
Generate an API key from your dashboard
3
Choose a model
Browse 100+ models for chat, code, images, video, and audio
4
Make API calls
Use OpenAI-compatible endpoints or Together SDK

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

Together AI

Global Regions

Global data center network across 25+ cities with frontier hardware including GB300, GB200, B200, H200, H100

Support

Documentation, community Discord, email support, and expert support for reserved cluster customers