What is the difference between Amazon AWS and Perplexity?

Amazon AWS and Perplexity 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 Perplexity?

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 Perplexity?

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 Perplexity, with 0 models available from both providers.

Amazon AWS vs Perplexity

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

Amazon AWS

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Perplexity

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GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Amazon AWS GPUs

Perplexity GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 0Amazon AWS: 7Perplexity: 0

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 3/27/2026, 7:19:38 AM

GPU Model ↑	Amazon AWS Price	Perplexity Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$1.42/hr★ Best 4x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.42/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 2/24/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$1.48/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.48/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/31/2025 ★Best Price Not Available AWS
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.18/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Amazon AWS
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.18/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Amazon AWS
B200 192GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.15/hr★ Best 72x GPU	Not Available	—	Amazon AWS
B200 192GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.15/hour 72x GPU configuration Updated: 3/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Amazon AWS
H100 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.49/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Amazon AWS
H100 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.49/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Amazon AWS
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.62/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Amazon AWS
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.62/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Amazon AWS
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$1.46/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Amazon AWS
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.46/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Amazon AWS

A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$1.42/hr★ Best 4x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.42/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 2/24/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$1.48/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.48/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/31/2025 ★Best Price Not Available AWS
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.18/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Amazon AWS
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.18/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Amazon AWS
B200 192GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.15/hr★ Best 72x GPU	Not Available	—	Amazon AWS
B200 192GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.15/hour 72x GPU configuration Updated: 3/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Amazon AWS
H100 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.49/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Amazon AWS
H100 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.49/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Amazon AWS
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.62/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Amazon AWS
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.62/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Amazon AWS
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$1.46/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Amazon AWS
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.46/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Amazon AWS

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

Perplexity

Sonar Search Models
Proprietary models combining LLM reasoning with real-time web search and citations
Online Grounding
Responses include inline citations and sources from live web data
OpenAI-Compatible API
Drop-in replacement using standard chat completions format
Open-Source Models
Access to Llama and other open-source models alongside Sonar
Structured Outputs
JSON mode and structured output support for reliable parsing
Search Domain Filtering
Restrict or focus web search to specific domains for targeted results

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

Perplexity

Advantages

Unique search-augmented generation with real-time web data
Built-in citations reduce hallucination risk
OpenAI-compatible API for easy integration
Competitive pricing on open-source model hosting

Considerations

Smaller model selection than general-purpose platforms
Search-augmented models have higher per-request costs
Less mature enterprise offering compared to larger providers

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

Perplexity

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.

Perplexity

Pay-per-token

Per million token pricing with separate input and output rates

Search pricing

Per-request pricing for search-augmented Sonar queries

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.

Perplexity

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up at perplexity.ai and navigate to API settings
2
Generate API key
Create an API key from your account settings
3
Choose a model
Select from Sonar (search-augmented) or standard open-source models
4
Make first API call
Use the OpenAI-compatible chat completions endpoint

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.

Perplexity

Global Regions

Global availability via cloud infrastructure

Support

API documentation, Discord community, email support