What is the difference between Civo and Hinode?

Civo and Hinode 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 Hinode?

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 Hinode?

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 9 different GPU models across both Civo and Hinode, with 0 models available from both providers.

Civo vs Hinode

Compare GPU pricing between Civo and Hinode. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Civo

Provider 1

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Hinode

Provider 2

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Civo GPUs

Hinode GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $2.41/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 9Both available: 1Civo: 7Hinode: 3

Showing 9 of 9 GPUs

Last updated: 10/6/2026, 11:54:27 PM

GPU Model ↑	Civo Price	Hinode 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: 10/1/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$1.39/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.39/hour Updated: 10/1/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
B200 180GB VRAM • Civo	$3.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Civo
B200 180GB VRAM • Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/1/2026 ★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: 10/1/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 10/1/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Civo	$5.49/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Civo
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Civo $5.49/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/1/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode	Not Available	$1.75/hr★ Best	—	Hinode
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Hinode $1.75/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Hinode
L40S 48GB VRAM • CivoHinode	$0.89/hr★ Best	$3.30/hr	↓$2.41(73.0%)	Civo Hinode
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 10/1/2026 ★Best Price Hinode $3.30/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$2.41(73.0%) Civo Hinode
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode	Not Available	$8.05/hr★ Best	—	Hinode
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available Hinode $8.05/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Hinode

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 10/1/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$1.39/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.39/hour Updated: 10/1/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
B200 180GB VRAM • Civo	$3.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Civo
B200 180GB VRAM • Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/1/2026 ★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: 10/1/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 10/1/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Civo	$5.49/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Civo
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Civo $5.49/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/1/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode	Not Available	$1.75/hr★ Best	—	Hinode
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Hinode $1.75/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Hinode
L40S 48GB VRAM • CivoHinode	$0.89/hr★ Best	$3.30/hr	↓$2.41(73.0%)	Civo Hinode
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 10/1/2026 ★Best Price Hinode $3.30/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$2.41(73.0%) Civo Hinode
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode	Not Available	$8.05/hr★ Best	—	Hinode
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available Hinode $8.05/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Hinode

Features Comparison

Civo

Fast Kubernetes
K3s-based managed clusters that typically launch in under 90 seconds
GPU Cloud
NVIDIA B200, H200 SXM, H100 SXM, L40S 48GB, and A100 40/80GB options for AI training and inference, launchable on both Compute and Kubernetes
Public and Private Cloud
Public regions plus private cloud with CivoStack Enterprise and FlexCore appliances, including VMware alternative and migration paths for sovereignty needs
Predictable Pricing
Transparent hourly rates with no Kubernetes control-plane fees and free unlimited ingress and egress data transfer
Developer Tooling
CLI, API, Terraform provider, and Helm-ready clusters out of the box

Hinode

Persistent state + auto-pause
Workstation hibernates after 15 minutes of inactivity and wakes with everything intact.
Boost
One click allows the user to swap in a bigger GPU for a single training run.
Hybrid billing
Offers both monthly subscription and hourly pay-as-you-go options.
H.265 60fps streaming
Supports streaming in 1080p60 for all tiers.
Browser or native app
Accessible via web browser or native applications for Mac and Windows.

Pros & Cons

Civo

Advantages

Very fast cluster provisioning and simple developer UX
Clear pricing with no managed control-plane charges
Free unlimited ingress and egress data transfer
Range of modern NVIDIA GPUs including B200/H200

Considerations

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

Hinode

Advantages

Dedicated GPU access for individual users
Environment persists between sessions
Auto-pause functionality to save costs

Considerations

Limited regional availability
Dependent on browser compatibility for certain features

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.

Hinode

Pricing Options

Civo

On-Demand GPU Instances

Hourly pricing for GPU compute with simple, per-accelerator rates and free unlimited data transfer

GPU Commitment Terms

Discounted hourly GPU rates in exchange for 6, 12, 24, or 36-month commitments

Pay-as-you-go Kubernetes

Node-based billing with a free control plane and free unlimited ingress and egress

Private Cloud Reservations

Dedicated CivoStack or FlexCore deployments for sovereignty and predictable spend

Hinode

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

Hinode

Get Started

1
Sign up
Create an account in seconds, without a trial.
2
Launch your workstation
Boots to an Ubuntu desktop ready for use.
3
Connect anywhere
Access the desktop through a browser or native app.
4
Boost when needed
Upgrade to a higher tier GPU for demanding tasks.

Support & Global Availability

Civo

Global Regions

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

Support

Documentation, tutorials and learning resources, public status page, and ticketed/email support with sales and account team options for enterprise customers.

Hinode

Global Regions

US, EU

Support

Email and chat support available.