What is the difference between IBM Cloud and Paperspace?

IBM Cloud and Paperspace 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: IBM Cloud or Paperspace?

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 IBM Cloud and Paperspace?

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 11 different GPU models across both IBM Cloud and Paperspace, with 0 models available from both providers.

IBM Cloud vs Paperspace

Compare GPU pricing between IBM Cloud and Paperspace. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

IBM Cloud

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Paperspace

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

IBM Cloud GPUs

Paperspace GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 11Both available: 0IBM Cloud: 0Paperspace: 11

Showing 11 of 11 GPUs

Last updated: 10/6/2026, 12:52:15 PM

GPU Model ↑	IBM Cloud Price	Paperspace Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$3.09/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $3.09/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$3.18/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $3.18/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$5.95/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $5.95/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
Quadro P4000 8GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.51/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
Quadro P4000 8GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.51/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
Quadro P5000 16GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.78/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
Quadro P5000 16GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.78/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
Quadro RTX 4000 8GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.56/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
Quadro RTX 4000 8GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.56/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
Quadro RTX 5000 16GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.82/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
Quadro RTX 5000 16GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.82/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.76/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.76/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$1.38/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $1.38/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.94/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Paperspace
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.94/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$1.15/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Paperspace
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $1.15/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$3.09/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $3.09/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$3.18/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $3.18/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$5.95/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $5.95/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
Quadro P4000 8GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.51/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
Quadro P4000 8GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.51/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
Quadro P5000 16GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.78/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
Quadro P5000 16GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.78/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
Quadro RTX 4000 8GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.56/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
Quadro RTX 4000 8GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.56/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
Quadro RTX 5000 16GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.82/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
Quadro RTX 5000 16GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.82/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.76/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.76/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$1.38/hr★ Best	—	Paperspace
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $1.38/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$0.94/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Paperspace
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $0.94/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Paperspace	Not Available	$1.15/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Paperspace
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Not Available Paperspace $1.15/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Paperspace

Features Comparison

IBM Cloud

Enterprise Security
Advanced security features and compliance certifications for enterprise workloads
Hybrid Cloud Integration
Seamless integration between on-premises and cloud environments
Watson AI Integration
Built-in integration with IBM Watson AI services and tools
Enterprise Support
24/7 enterprise-grade support with dedicated technical assistance

Paperspace

Gradient Notebooks
Interactive Jupyter notebooks with a free tier, pre-configured templates, and access to powerful GPUs.
Gradient Deployments
Serve machine learning models as scalable API endpoints.
Core Machines
High-performance virtual machines with a wide variety of NVIDIA GPUs for demanding workloads.
Team Collaboration
Features for teams to collaborate on projects, including shared drives and SSO.
Persistent Storage
Offers persistent storage that can be shared across different machines and notebooks.
API and CLI
Programmatic access to the Paperspace platform to automate workflows.

Pros & Cons

IBM Cloud

Advantages

Strong focus on AI and data workloads
Enterprise-grade support
Integration with IBM's AI tools

Considerations

Limited global presence compared to competitors
Higher cost for some services
Less community support

Paperspace

Advantages

User-friendly interface and easy to get started
Wide range of NVIDIA GPU options
Free GPU and CPU plans for notebooks
Pay-per-second billing model

Considerations

Limited data center regions (US and Europe)
Some user reports of inconsistent customer support
Availability of high-end multi-GPU instances can be limited

Compute Services

IBM Cloud

IBM Virtual Servers for VPC

GPU‑accelerated virtual servers on IBM Cloud VPC.

Paperspace

Core GPU Instances

Virtual machines with a wide range of NVIDIA GPUs for various workloads.

Gradient Notebooks

Managed Jupyter notebooks for interactive development and experimentation.

Free CPU and GPU tiers
1-click launch with pre-configured templates

Gradient Deployments

A serverless product for deploying trained models as REST APIs.

Scalable and managed infrastructure
Integration with Gradient Notebooks and Workflows

Pricing Options

IBM Cloud

On-Demand Instances

Pay for GPU compute by the hour with no long-term commitments

Reserved Instances

Commit to longer-term usage for reduced pricing on GPU instances

Paperspace

Getting Started

IBM Cloud

Get Started

1
Create IBM Cloud Account
Sign up for an IBM Cloud account using your email or corporate credentials
2
Set up Billing
Add a payment method and configure billing for your account
3
Create VPC and GPU Instance
Configure a Virtual Private Cloud and provision your first GPU instance
4
Configure Networking
Set up security groups and network access for your GPU workloads

Paperspace

Get Started

1
Create an Account
Sign up for a Paperspace account. You can start with a free plan.
2
Choose a Product
Select the product that best fits your needs, such as Gradient Notebooks for interactive development or Core Machines for more control.
3
Select a Template and Machine
Choose a pre-configured template for your desired framework and select a GPU or CPU instance.
4
Start Working
Launch your machine or notebook and begin building, training, or deploying your AI applications.

Support & Global Availability

IBM Cloud

Global Regions

Available in select global data centers with focus on North America and Europe

Support

Enterprise-grade support with 24/7 availability, dedicated technical assistance, and comprehensive documentation

Paperspace

Global Regions

Data centers are located in the US (Secaucus, NJ and Santa Clara, CA) and Europe (Amsterdam, NL).

Support

Support is available through a community forum, extensive documentation, and a support ticket system.