What is the difference between AkashML and Scaleway?

AkashML and Scaleway 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: AkashML or Scaleway?

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 AkashML and Scaleway?

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 5 different GPU models across both AkashML and Scaleway, with 0 models available from both providers.

AkashML vs Scaleway

Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between AkashML and Scaleway. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

AkashML

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Scaleway

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

AkashML GPUs

Scaleway GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 5Both available: 0AkashML: 0Scaleway: 5

Showing 5 of 5 GPUs

Last updated: 11/13/2026, 6:03:32 AM

GPU Model ↑	AkashML Price	Scaleway Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$3.18/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Product Catalog API
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $3.18/hour Updated: 11/13/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Product Catalog API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$3.51/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Scaleway Product Catalog API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $3.51/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/13/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Product Catalog API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$8.31/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Scaleway Product Catalog API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $8.31/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/13/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Product Catalog API
L4 24GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$0.87/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Product Catalog API
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $0.87/hour Updated: 11/13/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Product Catalog API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$1.63/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Product Catalog API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $1.63/hour Updated: 11/13/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Product Catalog API

H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$3.18/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Product Catalog API
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $3.18/hour Updated: 11/13/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Product Catalog API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$3.51/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Scaleway Product Catalog API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $3.51/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/13/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Product Catalog API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$8.31/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Scaleway Product Catalog API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $8.31/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/13/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Product Catalog API
L4 24GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$0.87/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Product Catalog API
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $0.87/hour Updated: 11/13/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Product Catalog API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$1.63/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Product Catalog API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $1.63/hour Updated: 11/13/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Product Catalog API

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 14Both available: 5AkashML: 7Scaleway: 12

Showing 14 of 14 models

Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 11/13/2026, 6:03:32 AM

Model ↑	AkashML	Scaleway	Input Diff ↕
DeepSeek V4 Flash DeepSeek	Not available	$0.443 in $0.886 out	—
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash DeepSeek	Not available	$0.665 in $1.99 out	—
Gemma 4 26B Google	Not available	$0.277 in $0.554 out	—
GLM-5.2 Z.ai	Not available	$1.99 in $6.09 out	—
GLM-5.3 Z.ai	$0.190 in $4.40 out	$1.99 in $6.09 out	$1.80
GPT-OSS-120B OpenAI	$0.037 in $0.187 out	$0.166 in $0.665 out	$0.129
GPT-OSS-20B OpenAI	$0.018 in $0.090 out	Not available	—
Kimi K3.1 Pro Moonshot AI	$1.75 in $10.00 out	Not available	—
Llama 3.3 70B Meta	$0.200 in $0.520 out	$0.997 in $0.997 out	$0.797
Mistral Medium 3.5 Mistral	Not available	$1.66 in $8.31 out	—
Qwen 3 235B Alibaba	Not available	$0.831 in $2.49 out	—
Qwen3.5 397B A17B Alibaba	Not available	$0.665 in $3.99 out	—
Qwen3.6 35B A3B Alibaba	$0.100 in $0.900 out	$0.277 in $1.66 out	$0.177
Qwen3.8 27B Alibaba	$0.225 in $1.98 out	$0.665 in $3.66 out	$0.440

Features Comparison

AkashML

Decentralized Infrastructure
Utilizes Akash's global resources for AI inference.
Low Latency
Optimized for fastest request times with global reach.
Open Model Lifecycle
Users have control over updates and upgrades.
Seamless Migration
Drop-in API compatibility for easy transitions.
Direct Support
Real-time assistance from engineers without intermediaries.

Scaleway

GPU Instances
L4, L40S, H100 (PCIe and SXM) and B300-SXM (Blackwell) GPU instances in configurations from 1 to 8 GPUs.
Generative APIs
Serverless, pay-per-token access to hosted chat, vision, embedding and audio models, plus dedicated GPU deployments for models that need isolated capacity.
Bare Metal
Dedibox dedicated servers and cloud-integrated Elastic Metal alongside GPU and virtual instance compute.
Managed Kubernetes
Kapsule and Kosmos managed Kubernetes offerings for containerized workloads.
EU Data Sovereignty
Infrastructure across multiple multi-availability-zone European regions, with data residency in the EU.
Automation Tooling
Console, API, CLI and Terraform provider for provisioning and lifecycle automation.

Pros & Cons

AkashML

Advantages

Global infrastructure for reduced latency
Decentralized network may offer cost efficiency
Flexible deployment options at scale
User control over model lifecycle and upgrades

Considerations

Limited availability of specific models
Dependency on the Akash Network for performance
Initial setup may require some technical knowledge

Scaleway

Advantages

GPU lineup spanning L4 through B300-SXM (Blackwell) in 1-8 GPU configurations
Two inference paths: serverless per-token Generative APIs and dedicated GPU deployments for the same model catalog
European headquarters with data residency across multiple multi-AZ EU regions
Free tier for trying Generative APIs, including a token allowance and audio transcription minutes

Considerations

On-demand hourly pricing only; no reserved or spot pricing published for GPU Instances
Some GPU types are limited to specific availability zones
Faster support response times require a paid support plan

Compute Services

AkashML

Scaleway

Pricing Options

AkashML

Scaleway

On-demand GPU Instances

Hourly per-instance billing for L4, L40S, H100 and B300-SXM configurations, with no reserved or spot options.

Generative APIs - Serverless

Pay-per-token billing for hosted chat, vision, embedding and audio models, with a discount for Batches API requests.

Generative APIs - Dedicated Deployment

Hourly billing by GPU resource type for isolated model hosting.

Bare Metal

Dedibox and Elastic Metal dedicated servers, billed separately from GPU compute.

Getting Started

AkashML

Get Started

1
Sign up
Create a free account on the AkashML platform.
2
Set up your workflow
Select models and deploy with a single click or API call.
3
Run inference
Send requests via API or Playground, adjusting scale as needed.

Scaleway

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up in the Scaleway console and complete identity verification.
2
Choose a region
Select an availability zone; some GPU types are limited to specific zones.
3
Launch a GPU Instance or call a Generative API
Provision a GPU Instance from the console, API, CLI or Terraform, or call a hosted model through the Generative APIs.
4
Connect and deploy
Connect to the running instance, or integrate the API endpoint into an application.
5
Monitor usage and get support
Track consumption in the console and reach support via ticket, with paid plans offering hotline access.

Support & Global Availability

AkashML

Global Regions

Global, with over 80 datacenters available

Support

Real-time chat with platform engineers available via Slack.

Scaleway

Global Regions

GPU Instances span multiple multi-availability-zone regions in Europe; Generative APIs (serverless and dedicated) are currently served from the Paris region.

Support

24/7 ticket support included on every plan; paid Advanced, Business and Enterprise tiers add hotline access, faster response times and, on Enterprise, a dedicated technical account manager. Additional resources include documentation, a community Slack and a public status page; support is offered in English and French.