What is the difference between Amazon AWS and Civo?

Amazon AWS and Civo 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: Amazon AWS or Civo?

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 Amazon AWS and Civo?

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 Amazon AWS and Civo, with 0 models available from both providers.

Amazon AWS vs Civo

Compare GPU pricing, features, and specifications between Amazon AWS and Civo cloud providers. Find the best deals for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Amazon AWS

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Amazon AWS GPUs

Civo GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.35/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 2Amazon AWS: 6Civo: 3

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 11/30/2025, 10:38:53 PM

GPU Model ↑	Amazon AWS Price	Civo Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$1.63/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Shadeform
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.63/hour Updated: 2/24/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWSCivo	$1.48/hr 8x GPU	$1.09/hr★ Best	↑+$0.39(+35.3%)	AWS Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.48/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/31/2025 Civo $1.09/hour Updated: 5/15/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.39(+35.3%) AWS Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWSCivo	$1.48/hr★ Best 8x GPU	$1.79/hr	↓$0.31(17.6%)	AWS Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.48/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Civo $1.79/hour Updated: 5/15/2025 Price Difference:↓$0.31(17.6%) AWS Civo
B200 192GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$10.58/hr★ Best 72x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS
B200 192GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $10.58/hour 72x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Not Available AWS
H100 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$3.93/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS
H100 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $3.93/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Not Available AWS
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$4.33/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $4.33/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Not Available AWS
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$1.29/hr★ Best	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $1.29/hour Updated: 5/15/2025 ★Best Price Civo

A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$1.63/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Shadeform
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.63/hour Updated: 2/24/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWSCivo	$1.48/hr 8x GPU	$1.09/hr★ Best	↑+$0.39(+35.3%)	AWS Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.48/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/31/2025 Civo $1.09/hour Updated: 5/15/2025 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.39(+35.3%) AWS Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWSCivo	$1.48/hr★ Best 8x GPU	$1.79/hr	↓$0.31(17.6%)	AWS Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.48/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Civo $1.79/hour Updated: 5/15/2025 Price Difference:↓$0.31(17.6%) AWS Civo
B200 192GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$10.58/hr★ Best 72x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS
B200 192GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $10.58/hour 72x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Not Available AWS
H100 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$3.93/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS
H100 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $3.93/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Not Available AWS
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$4.33/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $4.33/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/12/2025 ★Best Price Not Available AWS
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	Not Available	$1.29/hr★ Best	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Civo $1.29/hour Updated: 5/15/2025 ★Best Price Civo

Features Comparison

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

Civo

Fast Kubernetes
K3s-based managed clusters that typically launch in under 90 seconds
GPU Cloud
NVIDIA B200, H200, H100 (PCIe/SXM), L40S, and A100 options for AI training and inference
Public and Private Cloud
Public regions plus private cloud with CivoStack and FlexCore appliances for sovereignty needs
Predictable Pricing
Transparent hourly rates with no control-plane fees and straightforward egress costs
Developer Tooling
CLI, API, Terraform provider, and Helm-ready clusters out of the box

Pros & Cons

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

Civo

Advantages

Very fast cluster provisioning and simple developer UX
Clear pricing with no managed control-plane charges
Range of modern NVIDIA GPUs including B200/H200
Supports both Kubernetes clusters and standalone GPU compute

Considerations

Smaller global region footprint than hyperscalers
GPU capacity can be limited depending on region
Fewer managed services compared to larger clouds

Compute Services

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

Civo

Managed Kubernetes

K3s-based managed Kubernetes with fast launch times and built-in load balancers, ingress, and CNI.

Clusters typically ready in under 90 seconds
Built-in CNI and ingress with no control-plane fee

GPU Compute

On-demand NVIDIA GPU instances for AI training, inference, and 3D workloads.

Pricing Options

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.

Civo

On-Demand GPU Instances

Hourly pricing for GPU compute with simple, per-accelerator rates

Pay-as-you-go Kubernetes

Node-based billing with free control plane and straightforward bandwidth pricing

Private Cloud Reservations

Dedicated CivoStack or FlexCore deployments for sovereignty and predictable spend

Getting Started

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.

Civo

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up and claim the trial credit to explore the platform
2
Pick a region
Choose London, Frankfurt, or New York for public cloud deployments
3
Launch a cluster or GPU node
Create a Kubernetes cluster or start GPU compute with your preferred accelerator
4
Deploy your workload
Use kubectl, Helm, or Civo CLI to ship apps or ML stacks
5
Monitor and scale
Scale node pools, add GPU nodes, and watch usage from the dashboard or API

Support & Global Availability

Amazon AWS

Global Regions

30+ regions and 100+ availability zones worldwide.

Support

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

Civo

Global Regions

Public regions in London (LON1), Frankfurt (FRA1), and New York (NYC1); private cloud available globally via CivoStack/FlexCore.

Support

Documentation, community Slack, and ticketed/email support with account team options for enterprise customers.