Civo vs Vast.ai

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

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Civo

Provider 1

5
GPUs Available
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Vast.ai

Provider 2

31
GPUs Available
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Comparison Overview

36
Total GPU Models
Civo logo
5
Civo GPUs
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31
Vast.ai GPUs
0
Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 36Both available: 0Civo: 5Vast.ai: 31
Showing 15 of 36 GPUs
Last updated: 4/7/2026, 8:24:03 PM
A10
24GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.15/hour
Updated: 4/4/2026
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A100 PCIE
40GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.29/hour
Updated: 3/30/2026
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A100 SXM
80GB VRAM •
CivoCivo
$0.69/hour
Updated: 4/5/2026
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Not Available
A2
16GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.07/hour
Updated: 3/22/2026
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A40
48GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.32/hour
Updated: 4/4/2026
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B200
192GB VRAM •
CivoCivo
$22.32/hour
8x GPU configuration
Updated: 3/31/2026
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Not Available
H100 SXM
80GB VRAM •
CivoCivo
$1.99/hour
Updated: 4/5/2026
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Not Available
H200
141GB VRAM •
CivoCivo
$2.99/hour
Updated: 4/5/2026
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Not Available
L4
24GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.34/hour
Updated: 4/4/2026
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L40
40GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.34/hour
Updated: 3/25/2026
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L40S
48GB VRAM •
CivoCivo
$0.89/hour
Updated: 4/5/2026
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Not Available
RTX 3070
8GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.04/hour
Updated: 4/7/2026
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RTX 3070 Ti
8GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.08/hour
Updated: 4/7/2026
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RTX 3080
10GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.09/hour
Updated: 4/7/2026
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RTX 3080 Ti
12GB VRAM •
Not Available
Vast.aiVast.ai
$0.14/hour
Updated: 4/7/2026
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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

Vast.ai

    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

    Vast.ai

    Advantages
    • Cost-effective (5-6X cheaper than traditional cloud services)
    • Flexible pricing with on-demand and interruptible options
    • Real-time bidding system for cost optimization
    • Docker ecosystem for quick software deployment
    Considerations
    • Primarily focused on Linux-based Docker instances
    • No Windows support
    • Limited GUI options (SSH, Jupyter, or command-only)

    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.

    Vast.ai

    Marketplace Instances

    On‑demand GPU rentals with live bidding and filters.

    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

    Vast.ai

    Getting Started

    1. 1
      Create an account

      Sign up and claim the trial credit to explore the platform

    2. 2
      Pick a region

      Choose London, Frankfurt, or New York for public cloud deployments

    3. 3
      Launch a cluster or GPU node

      Create a Kubernetes cluster or start GPU compute with your preferred accelerator

    4. 4
      Deploy your workload

      Use kubectl, Helm, or Civo CLI to ship apps or ML stacks

    5. 5
      Monitor and scale

      Scale node pools, add GPU nodes, and watch usage from the dashboard or API

    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.

    Vast.ai