What is the difference between Civo and Packet AI?

Civo and Packet AI 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 Packet AI?

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 Packet AI?

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 Packet AI, with 0 models available from both providers.

Civo vs Packet AI

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

Civo

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Civo GPUs

Packet AI GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.19/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 9Both available: 3Civo: 7Packet AI: 5

Showing 9 of 9 GPUs

Last updated: 11/6/2026, 9:10:00 PM

GPU Model ↑	Civo Price	Packet AI 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: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CivoPacket AI	$1.39/hr	$0.89/hr★ Best	↑+$0.50(+56.2%)	Civo Packet AI
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.39/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Packet AI $0.89/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.50(+56.2%) Civo Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • CivoPacket AI	$3.79/hr 8x GPU	$3.75/hr★ Best	↑+$0.04(+1.1%)	Civo Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 Packet AI $3.75/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.04(+1.1%) Civo Packet AI
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$2.49/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $2.49/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★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: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • CivoPacket AI	$0.89/hr★ Best	$0.92/hr	↓$0.03(3.3%)	Civo Packet AI
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI $0.92/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.03(3.3%) Civo Packet AI
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$0.39/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $0.39/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$0.66/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $0.66/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CivoPacket AI	$1.39/hr	$0.89/hr★ Best	↑+$0.50(+56.2%)	Civo Packet AI
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.39/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Packet AI $0.89/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.50(+56.2%) Civo Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • CivoPacket AI	$3.79/hr 8x GPU	$3.75/hr★ Best	↑+$0.04(+1.1%)	Civo Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 Packet AI $3.75/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.04(+1.1%) Civo Packet AI
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$2.49/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $2.49/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★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: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • CivoPacket AI	$0.89/hr★ Best	$0.92/hr	↓$0.03(3.3%)	Civo Packet AI
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI $0.92/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.03(3.3%) Civo Packet AI
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$0.39/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $0.39/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$0.66/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $0.66/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI

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

Packet AI

Full Root SSH Access
Direct SSH access to GPU instances with full root control and native performance
Browser-Based Development
VS Code and Jupyter environments accessible directly in the browser
OpenAI-Compatible API
Drop-in replacement for OpenAI APIs with automatic model discovery and streaming support
Instant Setup
Deploy GPU instances in under 5 minutes without procurement cycles or contracts
Smart Resource Optimization
Advanced scheduling technology that optimizes GPU utilization and reduces costs

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

Packet AI

Advantages

Fast deployment under 5 minutes
Free unlimited data egress
OpenAI-compatible API for inference
Browser-based development environments (VS Code, Jupyter)

Considerations

B200s currently sold out, H200s coming soon
Newer provider with less established track record
Limited data center locations compared to major clouds

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.

Packet AI

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

Packet AI

On-Demand Pricing

Pay per second with no long-term commitments or minimum usage requirements

Smart Scheduling

Advanced resource optimization that reduces costs by eliminating idle GPU time

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

Packet AI

Get Started

1
Sign up in seconds
Quick account creation with no credit card required to start
2
Select GPU type
Choose from available NVIDIA GPUs including RTX Pro 6000, H200s, and B200s
3
Deploy and connect
Instance ready in under 5 minutes with SSH access or web dashboard

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.

Packet AI