What is the difference between Akash Network and Amazon AWS?

Akash Network and Amazon AWS 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: Akash Network or Amazon AWS?

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 Akash Network and Amazon AWS?

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 22 different GPU models across both Akash Network and Amazon AWS, with 0 models available from both providers.

Akash Network vs Amazon AWS

Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between Akash Network and Amazon AWS. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Akash Network GPUs

Amazon AWS GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $2.21/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 22Both available: 3Akash Network: 17Amazon AWS: 8

Showing 15 of 22 GPUs

Last updated: 10/6/2026, 6:24:53 PM

GPU Model ↑	Akash Network Price	Amazon AWS Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	Not Available	$1.01/hr★ Best	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
A10 24GB VRAM • Not Available Amazon AWS $1.01/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash NetworkAmazon AWS	$1.33/hr★ Best	$3.43/hr 8x GPU	↓$2.10(61.2%)	Akash Network AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash Network $1.33/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Amazon AWS $3.43/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$2.10(61.2%) Akash Network AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	Not Available	$2.74/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Not Available Amazon AWS $2.74/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price AWS EC2 Pricing API
B200 180GB VRAM • Akash Network	$5.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
B200 180GB VRAM • Akash Network $5.00/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.14/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.14/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash NetworkAmazon AWS	$2.72/hr★ Best	$6.88/hr 8x GPU	↓$4.16(60.5%)	Akash Network AWS EC2 Pricing API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash Network $2.72/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Amazon AWS $6.88/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$4.16(60.5%) Akash Network AWS EC2 Pricing API
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	Not Available	$7.91/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Amazon AWS $7.91/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price AWS EC2 Pricing API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Akash Network	$6.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Akash Network $6.00/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
L4 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	Not Available	$0.80/hr★ Best	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Amazon AWS $0.80/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price AWS EC2 Pricing API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	Not Available	$1.86/hr★ Best	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Amazon AWS $1.86/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price AWS EC2 Pricing API
RTX 3060 12GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.14/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3060 12GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.14/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 3060 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.14/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3060 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.14/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.17/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.17/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 3090 Ti 24GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.25/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3090 Ti 24GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.25/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.25/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.25/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network

A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	Not Available	$1.01/hr★ Best	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
A10 24GB VRAM • Not Available Amazon AWS $1.01/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash NetworkAmazon AWS	$1.33/hr★ Best	$3.43/hr 8x GPU	↓$2.10(61.2%)	Akash Network AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash Network $1.33/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Amazon AWS $3.43/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$2.10(61.2%) Akash Network AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	Not Available	$2.74/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Not Available Amazon AWS $2.74/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price AWS EC2 Pricing API
B200 180GB VRAM • Akash Network	$5.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
B200 180GB VRAM • Akash Network $5.00/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.14/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.14/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash NetworkAmazon AWS	$2.72/hr★ Best	$6.88/hr 8x GPU	↓$4.16(60.5%)	Akash Network AWS EC2 Pricing API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash Network $2.72/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Amazon AWS $6.88/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$4.16(60.5%) Akash Network AWS EC2 Pricing API
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	Not Available	$7.91/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Amazon AWS $7.91/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price AWS EC2 Pricing API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Akash Network	$6.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Akash Network $6.00/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
L4 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	Not Available	$0.80/hr★ Best	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Amazon AWS $0.80/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price AWS EC2 Pricing API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	Not Available	$1.86/hr★ Best	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Amazon AWS $1.86/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price AWS EC2 Pricing API
RTX 3060 12GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.14/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3060 12GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.14/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 3060 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.14/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3060 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.14/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.17/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.17/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 3090 Ti 24GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.25/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3090 Ti 24GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.25/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.25/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.25/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 56Both available: 0Akash Network: 0Amazon AWS: 56

Showing 15 of 56 models

Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 10/6/2026, 6:24:53 PM

Model ↑	Akash Network	Amazon AWS	Input Diff ↕
Claude 3 Haiku Anthropic	Not available	$0.250 in $1.25 out	—
Claude 3.5 Haiku Anthropic	Not available	$0.800 in $4.00 out	—
Claude 3.5 Sonnet Anthropic	Not available	$3.00 in $15.00 out	—
Claude 3.7 Sonnet Anthropic	Not available	$3.00 in $15.00 out	—
Claude Haiku 4.5 Anthropic	Not available	$1.10 in $5.50 out	—
Claude Opus 4.1 Anthropic	Not available	$15.00 in $75.00 out	—
Claude Opus 4.5 Anthropic	Not available	$5.50 in $27.50 out	—
Claude Opus 4.6 Anthropic	Not available	$5.50 in $27.50 out	—
Claude Sonnet 4.5 Anthropic	Not available	$3.30 in $16.50 out	—
DeepSeek V3.2 DeepSeek	Not available	$0.620 in $1.85 out	—
Gemma 3 12B Google	Not available	$0.090 in $0.290 out	—
Gemma 3 27B Google	Not available	$0.230 in $0.380 out	—
Gemma 3 4B Google	Not available	$0.040 in $0.080 out	—
GLM 4.7 Flash Zhipu	Not available	$0.070 in $0.400 out	—
GLM-4.7 Zhipu	Not available	$0.600 in $2.20 out	—

Features Comparison

Akash Network

Automated Bidding
Independent infrastructure providers automatically submit competitive bids in real time for workload requests.
No Refactoring Required
Applications running in containers can be directly migrated to the Akash platform without code changes.
1-Click Templates
Pre-configured environments for popular AI models can be launched quickly.
Global Access to Hardware
Enterprise-grade GPUs and consumer-grade GPUs are accessible for various compute needs.
Operational Autonomy
Users maintain control over network routing and data residency.

Amazon AWS

Global Infrastructure
Extensive network of data centers across multiple regions worldwide
Pay-as-you-go Pricing
Flexible pricing model with no upfront commitments required
Advanced Security
Comprehensive security tools and compliance certifications
Auto Scaling
Automatically adjust resources based on demand
Integrated Services
Extensive ecosystem of services that work seamlessly together
Developer Tools
Comprehensive suite of tools for development, deployment, and management

Pros & Cons

Akash Network

Advantages

Decentralized infrastructure reduces dependency on single providers.
Potential for lower costs compared to traditional cloud providers.
Supports a wide variety of containerized applications.

Considerations

Limited awareness compared to larger cloud providers.
Potential complexity in understanding the decentralized model for new users.

Amazon AWS

Advantages

Broad range of compute options including GPUs
Highly scalable and reliable infrastructure
Pay-as-you-go pricing with cost optimization tools
Extensive global network of data centers

Considerations

Complex pricing structure
Steep learning curve for new users
Potential for unexpected costs without proper management

Compute Services

Akash Network

Amazon AWS

Amazon EC2

Virtual servers in the cloud with a wide range of instance types.

Amazon ECS

Fully managed container orchestration service.

Support for Docker containers
Integration with other AWS services

Amazon EKS

Managed Kubernetes service for container orchestration.

Certified Kubernetes conformant
Integrates with AWS networking and security services

Pricing Options

Akash Network

Amazon AWS

On-Demand Instances

Pay for compute capacity by the second with no long-term commitments.

Spot Instances

Use spare EC2 capacity at up to 90% off the On-Demand price.

Reserved Instances

Save up to 72% compared to On-Demand pricing with a 1 or 3-year commitment.

Savings Plans

Save up to 72% on compute usage with a 1 or 3-year commitment to a consistent amount of usage.

EC2 Capacity Blocks for ML

Reserve accelerated compute capacity for a future start date and a defined duration; billed as an upfront reservation fee plus an operating system fee.

Getting Started

Akash Network

Get Started

1
Sign Up
Create an account on the Akash console.
2
Choose a Deployment Method
Select to launch an AI workload or deploy a container.
3
Configure Resources
Specify required resources such as GPUs, memory, and region.
4
Deploy
Finalize deployment and authorize the request.

Amazon AWS

Get Started

1
Sign up for AWS
Create an AWS account to access the cloud platform.
2
Choose a compute service
Select from EC2, Lambda, or container services based on your workload needs.
3
Launch an instance
Configure and launch your first compute instance or container.
4
Set up security
Configure security groups and access controls for your resources.
5
Monitor and optimize
Use AWS CloudWatch and Compute Optimizer to monitor performance and reduce costs.

Support & Global Availability

Akash Network

Global Regions

Global availability for GPU resources

Support

Documentation available online; support requests can be initiated through the platform.

Amazon AWS

Global Regions

39 geographic regions and 123 availability zones worldwide.

Support

Basic (free), Developer, Business, Enterprise support plans with varying response times and features. Extensive documentation, forums, and training resources.