What is the difference between Amazon AWS and UpCloud?

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

Amazon AWS vs UpCloud GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 1Amazon AWS: 7UpCloud: 1

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 4/18/2026, 3:01:27 PM

GPU Model ↑	Amazon AWS Price	UpCloud Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$1.01/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.01/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$2.74/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $2.74/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$6.88/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $6.88/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$7.91/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $7.91/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
L4 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.80/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
L4 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.80/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Amazon AWSUpCloud	$1.86/hr	$1.23/hr★ Best 2x GPU	↑+$0.63(+51.7%)	AWS EC2 Pricing API UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.86/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 UpCloud $1.23/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 4/16/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.63(+51.7%) AWS EC2 Pricing API UpCloud
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.53/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.53/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API

A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$1.01/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
A10 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.01/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$2.74/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $2.74/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$6.88/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $6.88/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$7.91/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
H200 141GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $7.91/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
L4 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.80/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
L4 24GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.80/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Amazon AWSUpCloud	$1.86/hr	$1.23/hr★ Best 2x GPU	↑+$0.63(+51.7%)	AWS EC2 Pricing API UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $1.86/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 UpCloud $1.23/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 4/16/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.63(+51.7%) AWS EC2 Pricing API UpCloud
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Amazon AWS	$0.53/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	AWS EC2 Pricing API
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Amazon AWS $0.53/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available AWS EC2 Pricing API

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

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

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

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 only available in Helsinki — no multi-region GPU presence
Limited to NVIDIA L40S for public cloud (H200 NVL only via private cloud)
No NVLink or MIG support — inter-GPU communication limited to PCIe 4.0

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

UpCloud

GPU Servers

On-demand NVIDIA L40S GPU instances with dedicated hardware and AMD EPYC 9575F processors

Private Cloud GPUs

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

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.

UpCloud

On-Demand GPU Servers

Hourly billing for L40S GPU instances with no upfront commitment — pay only for active compute time

Private Cloud GPUs

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

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.

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 1x, 2x, or 3x L40S 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

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.

UpCloud

Global Regions

Helsinki, Finland (Telia Helsinki Data Center)

Support

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