What is the difference between Hot Aisle and UpCloud?

Hot Aisle 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: Hot Aisle 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 Hot Aisle 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 5 different GPU models across both Hot Aisle and UpCloud, with 0 models available from both providers.

Hot Aisle vs UpCloud GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 5Both available: 0Hot Aisle: 1UpCloud: 4

Showing 5 of 5 GPUs

Last updated: 8/21/2026, 3:25:34 PM

GPU Model ↑	Hot Aisle Price	UpCloud Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
B200 180GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$3.89/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	UpCloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $3.89/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$2.05/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $2.05/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
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 • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.96/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.96/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	$1.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle $1.99/hour Updated: 8/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hot Aisle

B200 180GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$3.89/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	UpCloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $3.89/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$2.05/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $2.05/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
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 • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.96/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.96/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle	$1.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Hot Aisle
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Hot Aisle $1.99/hour Updated: 8/18/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Hot Aisle

Features Comparison

Hot Aisle

AMD MI300X Fleet
Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers with 8x 192GB AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs and Intel Xeon CPUs.
Minute-Level VM Billing
Transparent published MI300X rates with self-service VMs metered by the minute through Stripe; 8-GPU bare metal runs on monthly terms.
Automation Below Kubernetes
NetBox-backed inventory plus automated SONiC networking, PXE boot, host setup, and current ROCm drivers, so orchestration is not the first layer.
Isolated KVM Instances
NUMA-balanced KVM virtual machines with direct GPU access and private isolated networking to avoid noisy neighbors.
High-Speed Fabric
8x400G RoCEv2 per chassis plus 100G internet and unlimited bandwidth.
Ready-to-Use Images
Ubuntu options with ROCm, Docker, and optional K8s/Slurm/Ray installs via cloud-init.

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

Hot Aisle

Advantages

Self-service MI300X VMs with transparent published rates metered by the minute, no sales call required
Dense XE9680 nodes with 8x400G RoCEv2 for multi-server scaling
Credit card to running compute in under a minute, with public IP and firewall control included
100G internet with unlimited bandwidth plus included IPv4/IPv6 addresses

Considerations

Single public region (Grand Rapids, MI) limits locality options
AMD-only GPU lineup today; MI355X is reservation-only for now
Self-service VMs top out at 4 GPUs; 8-GPU nodes require a bare metal reservation with a one-month minimum

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

Hot Aisle

MI300X Virtual Machines

Self-service, pay-as-you-go MI300X VMs in 1, 2, and 4 GPU sizes, billed by the minute with inclusive bandwidth.

MI300X Bare Metal

Dedicated Dell PowerEdge XE9680 nodes with full control, reserved on monthly terms with a one-month minimum.

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

Hot Aisle

Pay-as-you-go MI300X VMs

Self-service Small (1x) and Medium (2x/4x) MI300X VMs at a published per-GPU hourly rate, metered by the minute through Stripe with no reservation or cloud minimum.

Monthly bare metal

Dedicated 8x MI300X XE9680 nodes at a published per-GPU hourly rate on monthly terms with a one-month minimum.

Custom clusters and reservations

Cluster design services for bespoke configurations and locations, plus MI355X reservations, arranged with the team.

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

Hot Aisle

Get Started

1
Follow the quick start
Create your account and team through the quick start guide and terminal UI.
2
Add billing credits
Purchase team credits via credit card to unlock self-service VM launches.
3
Pick a VM size
Choose a 1x, 2x, or 4x MI300X VM, or reserve an 8x MI300X bare metal node.
4
Launch and configure
Select Ubuntu and start the instance; ROCm and Docker come preinstalled with cloud-init support.
5
Automate with the API
Use the documented REST API or CLI for VM and bare metal lifecycle management, power control, and SSH key management.

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

Hot Aisle

Global Regions

Switch Pyramid data center in Grand Rapids, Michigan (Tier 5 facility, renewable energy, high physical security).

Support

White glove support via a direct Slack channel with the engineers who operate the platform, plus hello@hotaisle.ai, API docs, and Dell ProSupport Next Business Day hardware coverage.

UpCloud

Global Regions

Helsinki, Finland (Telia Helsinki Data Center)

Support

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