What is the difference between Akamai Cloud and UpCloud?

Akamai Cloud and UpCloud 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 UpCloud?

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 UpCloud?

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 UpCloud, with 0 models available from both providers.

Akamai Cloud vs UpCloud GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 0Akamai Cloud: 3UpCloud: 4

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 8/8/2026, 3:30:41 PM

GPU Model ↑	Akamai Cloud Price	UpCloud Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
B200 180GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$3.89/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	UpCloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $3.89/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$2.05/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $2.05/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.66/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.66/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.96/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.96/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
Quadro RTX 6000 24GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud	$1.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akamai Cloud
Quadro RTX 6000 24GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $1.50/hour Updated: 8/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud
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: 8/8/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud
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: 8/8/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud

B200 180GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$3.89/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	UpCloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $3.89/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$2.05/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $2.05/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.66/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.66/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.96/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.96/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
Quadro RTX 6000 24GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud	$1.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akamai Cloud
Quadro RTX 6000 24GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $1.50/hour Updated: 8/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud
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: 8/8/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud
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: 8/8/2026 ★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

UpCloud

Dedicated GPUs
No shared hardware — each GPU is always dedicated to a single server with full performance isolation
100% Renewable Energy
Helsinki data center powered entirely by renewable energy with up to 90% waste heat recovery for district heating
European Data Sovereignty
GDPR-compliant infrastructure in Finland with strong jurisdictional protections and no third-party dependencies
Zero-Cost Data Transfer
No egress fees — outbound data transfer is included at no extra cost
Usage-Based Billing
Pay only for active compute time with hourly billing, no rigid contracts or long-term commitments required

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

UpCloud

Advantages

100% renewable energy with waste heat recovery — strong sustainability credentials
Zero-cost egress eliminates surprise data transfer bills
GDPR-compliant EU data sovereignty in Finland
Dedicated GPUs with no shared hardware

Considerations

GPU servers concentrated in Helsinki, Finland — limited multi-region GPU presence
Smaller GPU selection and global footprint compared to major hyperscalers

Compute Services

Akamai Cloud

UpCloud

GPU Servers

On-demand and spot NVIDIA L4, L40S, H100, and B200 GPU instances with dedicated hardware and AMD EPYC processors

Private Cloud GPUs

Dedicated private cloud infrastructure with NVIDIA L4, L40S, and H200 NVL GPUs

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

UpCloud

On-Demand GPU Servers

Hourly billing for L4, L40S, H100, and B200 GPU instances with no upfront commitment — pay only for active compute time

Spot GPU Servers

Discounted spot pricing for GPU Servers, offering lower hourly rates for interruptible workloads

Private Cloud GPUs

Fixed monthly pricing for dedicated private cloud GPU infrastructure with L4, L40S, and H200 NVL

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

UpCloud

Get Started

1
Create an UpCloud account
Sign up at upcloud.com and complete account verification
2
Select a GPU server plan
Choose from NVIDIA L4, L40S, H100, or B200 GPU configurations with varying vCPU and RAM options
3
Deploy with AI/ML template
Use pre-configured GPU Ubuntu templates to get started quickly with CUDA and ML frameworks
4
Attach storage
Add block storage devices (1 GB–4 TB each) from any storage tier for your operating system and data

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

UpCloud

Global Regions

Helsinki, Finland (Telia Helsinki Data Center)

Support

Documentation, API reference, and support team available through the UpCloud control panel