What is the difference between Hinode and Scaleway?

Hinode and Scaleway 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: Hinode or Scaleway?

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 Hinode and Scaleway?

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 5 different GPU models across both Hinode and Scaleway, with 0 models available from both providers.

Hinode vs Scaleway

Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between Hinode and Scaleway. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Hinode

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Hinode GPUs

Scaleway GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $1.26/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 5Both available: 2Hinode: 3Scaleway: 4

Showing 5 of 5 GPUs

Last updated: 10/6/2026, 11:53:54 PM

GPU Model ↑	Hinode Price	Scaleway Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$3.21/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Instances API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $3.21/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$8.40/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Scaleway Instances API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $8.40/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API
L4 24GB VRAM • HinodeScaleway	$1.75/hr	$0.88/hr★ Best	↑+$0.87(+98.3%)	Hinode Scaleway Instances API
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode $1.75/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Scaleway $0.88/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.87(+98.3%) Hinode Scaleway Instances API
L40S 48GB VRAM • HinodeScaleway	$3.30/hr	$1.65/hr★ Best	↑+$1.65(+100.4%)	Hinode Scaleway Instances API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Hinode $3.30/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Scaleway $1.65/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.65(+100.4%) Hinode Scaleway Instances API
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode	$8.05/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hinode
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode $8.05/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hinode

H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$3.21/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Instances API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $3.21/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$8.40/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Scaleway Instances API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $8.40/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API
L4 24GB VRAM • HinodeScaleway	$1.75/hr	$0.88/hr★ Best	↑+$0.87(+98.3%)	Hinode Scaleway Instances API
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode $1.75/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Scaleway $0.88/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.87(+98.3%) Hinode Scaleway Instances API
L40S 48GB VRAM • HinodeScaleway	$3.30/hr	$1.65/hr★ Best	↑+$1.65(+100.4%)	Hinode Scaleway Instances API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Hinode $3.30/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Scaleway $1.65/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.65(+100.4%) Hinode Scaleway Instances API
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode	$8.05/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hinode
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode $8.05/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hinode

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 8Both available: 0Hinode: 0Scaleway: 8

Showing 8 of 8 models

Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 10/6/2026, 11:53:54 PM

Model ↑	Hinode	Scaleway	Input Diff ↕
GLM-5.2 Zhipu	Not available	$2.03 in $6.20 out	—
GPT-OSS-120B OpenAI	Not available	$0.169 in $0.676 out	—
Llama 3.3 70B Meta	Not available	$1.01 in $1.01 out	—
Mistral Medium 3.5 Mistral	Not available	$1.69 in $8.45 out	—
Qwen 3 Coder 30B Alibaba	Not available	$0.225 in $0.901 out	—
Qwen3.5 397B A17B Alibaba	Not available	$0.676 in $4.06 out	—
Qwen3.6 35B A3B Alibaba	Not available	$0.282 in $1.69 out	—
Qwen3.8 27B Alibaba	Not available	$0.676 in $3.72 out	—

Features Comparison

Hinode

Persistent state + auto-pause
Workstation hibernates after 15 minutes of inactivity and wakes with everything intact.
Boost
One click allows the user to swap in a bigger GPU for a single training run.
Hybrid billing
Offers both monthly subscription and hourly pay-as-you-go options.
H.265 60fps streaming
Supports streaming in 1080p60 for all tiers.
Browser or native app
Accessible via web browser or native applications for Mac and Windows.

Scaleway

GPU Instances
L4, L40S, H100 (PCIe and SXM) and B300-SXM (Blackwell) GPU instances in configurations from 1 to 8 GPUs.
Generative APIs
Serverless, pay-per-token access to hosted chat, vision, embedding and audio models, plus dedicated GPU deployments for models that need isolated capacity.
Bare Metal
Dedibox dedicated servers and cloud-integrated Elastic Metal alongside GPU and virtual instance compute.
Managed Kubernetes
Kapsule and Kosmos managed Kubernetes offerings for containerized workloads.
EU Data Sovereignty
Infrastructure across multiple multi-availability-zone European regions, with data residency in the EU.
Automation Tooling
Console, API, CLI and Terraform provider for provisioning and lifecycle automation.

Pros & Cons

Hinode

Advantages

Dedicated GPU access for individual users
Environment persists between sessions
Auto-pause functionality to save costs

Considerations

Limited regional availability
Dependent on browser compatibility for certain features

Scaleway

Advantages

GPU lineup spanning L4 through B300-SXM (Blackwell) in 1-8 GPU configurations
Two inference paths: serverless per-token Generative APIs and dedicated GPU deployments for the same model catalog
European headquarters with data residency across multiple multi-AZ EU regions
Free tier for trying Generative APIs, including a token allowance and audio transcription minutes

Considerations

On-demand hourly pricing only; no reserved or spot pricing published for GPU Instances
Some GPU types are limited to specific availability zones
Faster support response times require a paid support plan

Compute Services

Hinode

Scaleway

Pricing Options

Hinode

Scaleway

On-demand GPU Instances

Hourly per-instance billing for L4, L40S, H100 and B300-SXM configurations, with no reserved or spot options.

Generative APIs - Serverless

Pay-per-token billing for hosted chat, vision, embedding and audio models, with a discount for Batches API requests.

Generative APIs - Dedicated Deployment

Hourly billing by GPU resource type for isolated model hosting.

Bare Metal

Dedibox and Elastic Metal dedicated servers, billed separately from GPU compute.

Getting Started

Hinode

Get Started

1
Sign up
Create an account in seconds, without a trial.
2
Launch your workstation
Boots to an Ubuntu desktop ready for use.
3
Connect anywhere
Access the desktop through a browser or native app.
4
Boost when needed
Upgrade to a higher tier GPU for demanding tasks.

Scaleway

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up in the Scaleway console and complete identity verification.
2
Choose a region
Select an availability zone; some GPU types are limited to specific zones.
3
Launch a GPU Instance or call a Generative API
Provision a GPU Instance from the console, API, CLI or Terraform, or call a hosted model through the Generative APIs.
4
Connect and deploy
Connect to the running instance, or integrate the API endpoint into an application.
5
Monitor usage and get support
Track consumption in the console and reach support via ticket, with paid plans offering hotline access.

Support & Global Availability

Hinode

Global Regions

US, EU

Support

Email and chat support available.

Scaleway

Global Regions

GPU Instances span multiple multi-availability-zone regions in Europe; Generative APIs (serverless and dedicated) are currently served from the Paris region.

Support

24/7 ticket support included on every plan; paid Advanced, Business and Enterprise tiers add hotline access, faster response times and, on Enterprise, a dedicated technical account manager. Additional resources include documentation, a community Slack and a public status page; support is offered in English and French.