What is the difference between Civo and UpCloud?

Civo and UpCloud 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 UpCloud?

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 UpCloud?

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 UpCloud, with 0 models available from both providers.

Civo vs UpCloud GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 3Civo: 6UpCloud: 4

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 8/21/2026, 2:57:37 PM

GPU Model ↑	Civo Price	UpCloud 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: 8/21/2026 ★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: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
B200 180GB VRAM • CivoUpCloud	$3.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	$3.89/hr 2x GPU	↓$0.10(2.6%)	Civo UpCloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud $3.89/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 8/7/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.10(2.6%) Civo UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CivoUpCloud	$2.49/hr	$2.05/hr★ Best	↑+$0.44(+21.3%)	Civo UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $2.49/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 UpCloud $2.05/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.44(+21.3%) Civo UpCloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L4 24GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.66/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.66/hour Updated: 8/14/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • CivoUpCloud	$0.89/hr★ Best	$0.96/hr	↓$0.07(7.0%)	Civo UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud $0.96/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.07(7.0%) Civo UpCloud

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★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: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
B200 180GB VRAM • CivoUpCloud	$3.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	$3.89/hr 2x GPU	↓$0.10(2.6%)	Civo UpCloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud $3.89/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 8/7/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.10(2.6%) Civo UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CivoUpCloud	$2.49/hr	$2.05/hr★ Best	↑+$0.44(+21.3%)	Civo UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $2.49/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 UpCloud $2.05/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.44(+21.3%) Civo UpCloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L4 24GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.66/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.66/hour Updated: 8/14/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • CivoUpCloud	$0.89/hr★ Best	$0.96/hr	↓$0.07(7.0%)	Civo UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud $0.96/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.07(7.0%) Civo UpCloud

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

UpCloud

Dedicated GPUs
No shared hardware — each GPU is always dedicated to a single server with full performance isolation
100% Renewable Energy
Helsinki data center powered entirely by renewable energy with up to 90% waste heat recovery for district heating
European Data Sovereignty
GDPR-compliant infrastructure in Finland with strong jurisdictional protections and no third-party dependencies
Zero-Cost Data Transfer
No egress fees — outbound data transfer is included at no extra cost
Usage-Based Billing
Pay only for active compute time with hourly billing, no rigid contracts or long-term commitments required

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

UpCloud

Advantages

100% renewable energy with waste heat recovery — strong sustainability credentials
Zero-cost egress eliminates surprise data transfer bills
GDPR-compliant EU data sovereignty in Finland
Dedicated GPUs with no shared hardware

Considerations

GPU servers concentrated in Helsinki, Finland — limited multi-region GPU presence
Smaller GPU selection and global footprint compared to major hyperscalers

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.

UpCloud

GPU Servers

On-demand and spot NVIDIA L4, L40S, H100, and B200 GPU instances with dedicated hardware and AMD EPYC processors

Private Cloud GPUs

Dedicated private cloud infrastructure with NVIDIA L4, L40S, and H200 NVL GPUs

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

UpCloud

On-Demand GPU Servers

Hourly billing for L4, L40S, H100, and B200 GPU instances with no upfront commitment — pay only for active compute time

Spot GPU Servers

Discounted spot pricing for GPU Servers, offering lower hourly rates for interruptible workloads

Private Cloud GPUs

Fixed monthly pricing for dedicated private cloud GPU infrastructure with L4, L40S, and H200 NVL

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

UpCloud

Get Started

1
Create an UpCloud account
Sign up at upcloud.com and complete account verification
2
Select a GPU server plan
Choose from NVIDIA L4, L40S, H100, or B200 GPU configurations with varying vCPU and RAM options
3
Deploy with AI/ML template
Use pre-configured GPU Ubuntu templates to get started quickly with CUDA and ML frameworks
4
Attach storage
Add block storage devices (1 GB–4 TB each) from any storage tier for your operating system and data

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.

UpCloud

Global Regions

Helsinki, Finland (Telia Helsinki Data Center)

Support

Documentation, API reference, and support team available through the UpCloud control panel