What is the difference between Civo and IBM Cloud?

Civo and IBM Cloud 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 IBM Cloud?

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 IBM Cloud?

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 3 different GPU models across both Civo and IBM Cloud, with 0 models available from both providers.

Civo vs IBM Cloud

Compare GPU pricing, features, and specifications between Civo and IBM Cloud cloud providers. Find the best deals for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Civo

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IBM Cloud

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Civo GPUs

IBM Cloud GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 3Both available: 0Civo: 3IBM Cloud: 0

Showing 3 of 3 GPUs

Last updated: 12/8/2025, 5:53:40 AM

GPU Model ↑	Civo Price	IBM Cloud Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	$1.09/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo $1.09/hour Updated: 5/15/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$1.79/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.79/hour Updated: 5/15/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	$1.29/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $1.29/hour Updated: 5/15/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Civo

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	$1.09/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo $1.09/hour Updated: 5/15/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$1.79/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.79/hour Updated: 5/15/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	$1.29/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $1.29/hour Updated: 5/15/2025 ★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

IBM Cloud

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

IBM Cloud

Advantages

Strong focus on AI and data workloads
Enterprise-grade support
Integration with IBM's AI tools

Considerations

Limited global presence compared to competitors
Higher cost for some services
Less community 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.

IBM Cloud

IBM Virtual Servers for VPC

GPU‑accelerated virtual servers on IBM Cloud VPC.

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

IBM Cloud

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

IBM Cloud

Get Started

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.

IBM Cloud