What is the difference between Civo and Hot Aisle?

Civo and Hot Aisle 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 Hot Aisle?

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 Hot Aisle?

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 6 different GPU models across both Civo and Hot Aisle, with 0 models available from both providers.

Civo vs Hot Aisle

Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between Civo and Hot Aisle. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Civo

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Hot Aisle

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GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Civo GPUs

Hot Aisle GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 6Both available: 0Civo: 5Hot Aisle: 1

Showing 6 of 6 GPUs

Last updated: 4/3/2026, 7:22:22 PM

GPU Model ↑	Civo Price	Hot Aisle Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
B200 192GB VRAM • Civo	$22.32/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Civo
B200 192GB VRAM • Civo $22.32/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$1.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.99/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	$0.89/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	Not Available	$1.99/hr★ Best	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Not Available Hot Aisle $1.99/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price Hot Aisle

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
B200 192GB VRAM • Civo	$22.32/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Civo
B200 192GB VRAM • Civo $22.32/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$1.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.99/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	$0.89/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	Not Available	$1.99/hr★ Best	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Not Available Hot Aisle $1.99/hour Updated: 4/3/2026 ★Best Price Hot Aisle

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

Hot Aisle

AMD MI300X Fleet
Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers with 8x 192GB AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs and Intel Xeon CPUs.
Minute-Level Pricing
Transparent published MI300X pricing with no contracts and billing by the minute.
High-Speed Fabric
8x400G RoCEv2 per chassis plus 100G internet and unlimited bandwidth.
Ready-to-Use Images
Ubuntu options with ROCm, Docker, and optional K8s/Slurm/Ray installs via cloud-init.
Operations & API
SSH, BMC, iDRAC access and an API for lifecycle automation; dstack integration highlighted.
Tier 5 Facility
Switch Pyramid data center in Grand Rapids, Michigan with renewable energy and layered security.

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

Hot Aisle

Advantages

On-demand MI300X VMs and bare metal with transparent minute-based pricing
Dense XE9680 nodes with 8x400G RoCEv2 for multi-server scaling
100G internet with unlimited bandwidth plus included IPv4/IPv6 addresses
Hands-on support with ROCm-ready images, API access, and optional cluster tooling installs

Considerations

Single public region (Grand Rapids, MI) limits locality options
AMD-only GPU lineup today; MI355x is reservation-only for now
Documentation lives in site pages and API docs, so some workflows may require coordinator support

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.

Hot Aisle

MI300X Virtual Machines

On-demand MI300X VMs billed by the minute with inclusive bandwidth.

MI300X Bare Metal

Dell PowerEdge XE9680 access with full control for custom deployments.

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

Hot Aisle

Minute-billed MI300X

Transparent published per-GPU hourly MI300X rate with on-demand, no-contract access billed by the minute.

VM sizes from 1-8 GPUs

Small (1x), Medium (2x/4x), and Large (8x) MI300X VMs with inclusive 100G internet and public IPv4/IPv6.

Bare metal XE9680

8x MI300X bare metal nodes with 8x400G RoCEv2; custom designs and MI355x reservations available via sales.

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 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

Hot Aisle

Get Started

1
Connect to the admin portal
SSH to admin.hotaisle.app and create your account from the TUI.
2
Add billing credits
Load credits via credit card to unlock on-demand VM launches.
3
Pick a VM size
Choose 1, 2, 4, or 8 MI300X VMs or the 8x MI300X bare metal option.
4
Launch and configure
Select Ubuntu and start the instance; ROCm and Docker come preinstalled with cloud-init support.
5
Automate with the API
Use the documented API or dstack integration for lifecycle management and monitoring.

Support & Global Availability

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.

Hot Aisle

Global Regions

Switch Pyramid data center in Grand Rapids, Michigan (Tier 5 facility, renewable energy, high physical security).

Support

hello@hotaisle.ai with real-time Slack/Discord access, white-glove onboarding, API docs, and Dell ProSupport-backed hardware.