What is the difference between Civo and Fluidstack?

Civo and Fluidstack 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: Civo or Fluidstack?

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 Civo and Fluidstack?

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 Civo and Fluidstack, with 0 models available from both providers.

Civo vs Fluidstack GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 0Civo: 7Fluidstack: 0

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 6/17/2026, 4:14:25 PM

GPU Model ↑	Civo Price	Fluidstack Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 6/15/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 6/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
B200 192GB VRAM • Civo	$3.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Civo
B200 192GB VRAM • Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 6/15/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Civo	$1.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.99/hour Updated: 6/15/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$2.49/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $2.49/hour Updated: 6/15/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 6/15/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	$0.89/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 6/15/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 6/15/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 6/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
B200 192GB VRAM • Civo	$3.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Civo
B200 192GB VRAM • Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 6/15/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Civo	$1.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.99/hour Updated: 6/15/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$2.49/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $2.49/hour Updated: 6/15/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 6/15/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	$0.89/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 6/15/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo

Features Comparison

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

Fluidstack

Atlas OS
Bare-metal OS for AI infrastructure with fast provisioning, smooth orchestration, and total ownership
Lighthouse
Monitoring and optimization system that catches problems before they impact workloads
Single-Tenant by Default
Fully isolated infrastructure at hardware, network, and storage levels with no shared clusters
24/7 Engineering Support
Direct engineering support with 15-minute response SLA and secure access controls
No Hidden Fees
No egress or ingress fees, with on-node NVMe storage included
Performance Guarantee
Clusters tested to deliver 95%+ of theoretical performance from day one

Pros & Cons

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

Fluidstack

Advantages

Purpose-built infrastructure for AI workloads with enterprise partnerships
Large-scale GPU availability with rapid deployment capabilities
Fully managed SLURM or Kubernetes orchestration
No data transfer fees and included local storage

Considerations

Enterprise-focused platform may be complex for small-scale users
Primary focus on AI and ML workloads may not suit general compute needs
Newer player compared to established hyperscale cloud providers

Compute 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.

Fluidstack

GPU Clusters

Dedicated, high-performance GPU clusters that are fully isolated, fully managed, and always available.

Pricing Options

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

Fluidstack

Reserved Clusters

Designed for large-scale training and inference, deployed on fully managed cloud infrastructure. 256-10,000+ GPUs with monthly or annual terms and discounted rates.

On Demand

Launch GPU instances in under 5 minutes and seamlessly scale to 100s of GPUs on-demand. 8-4,000+ GPUs with hourly billing.

Private Cloud

Custom dedicated clusters for complex needs with flexible terms and region-specific deployments.

Getting Started

Civo

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up and claim the trial credit to explore the platform
2
Pick a region
Choose from London, Frankfurt, Mumbai, New York, or Phoenix 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

Fluidstack

Get Started

1
Contact expert
Talk to a Fluidstack expert to discuss your specific AI infrastructure needs
2
Request pricing
Get custom pricing for your GPU cluster requirements
3
Deploy infrastructure
Launch your dedicated GPU cluster with fully managed support

Support & Global Availability

Civo

Global Regions

Public regions in London, Frankfurt, Mumbai, New York, and Phoenix; private cloud available globally via CivoStack/FlexCore.

Support

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

Fluidstack