What is the difference between IO.NET and SwissGPU?

IO.NET and SwissGPU 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: IO.NET or SwissGPU?

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 IO.NET and SwissGPU?

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 18 different GPU models across both IO.NET and SwissGPU, with 0 models available from both providers.

IO.NET vs SwissGPU

Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between IO.NET and SwissGPU. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

IO.NET GPUs

SwissGPU GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.52/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 18Both available: 3IO.NET: 14SwissGPU: 7

Showing 15 of 18 GPUs

Last updated: 11/6/2026, 11:58:01 PM

GPU Model ↑	IO.NET Price	SwissGPU Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • IO.NET	$1.29/hr★ Best 4x GPU	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • IO.NET $1.29/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
A30 24GB VRAM • IO.NET	$1.42/hr★ Best 4x GPU	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
A30 24GB VRAM • IO.NET $1.42/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
A40 48GB VRAM • IO.NET	$1.51/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
A40 48GB VRAM • IO.NET $1.51/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • IO.NET	$2.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • IO.NET $2.60/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
H200 141GB VRAM • IO.NET	$3.79/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
H200 141GB VRAM • IO.NET $3.79/hour Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
L4 24GB VRAM • IO.NET	$0.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
L4 24GB VRAM • IO.NET $0.60/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
L40 40GB VRAM • IO.NET	$0.66/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
L40 40GB VRAM • IO.NET $0.66/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
L40S 48GB VRAM • IO.NET	$0.84/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
L40S 48GB VRAM • IO.NET $0.84/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.31/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.31/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.31/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.31/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • IO.NETSwissGPU	$0.51/hr 8x GPU	$0.49/hr★ Best	↑+$0.03(+5.2%)	IO.NET API SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • IO.NET $0.51/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/5/2026 SwissGPU $0.49/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.03(+5.2%) IO.NET API SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.37/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.37/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.61/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.61/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • IO.NETSwissGPU	$0.68/hr★ Best	$1.83/hr	↓$1.15(62.8%)	IO.NET API SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • IO.NET $0.68/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU $1.83/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$1.15(62.8%) IO.NET API SwissGPU
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • IO.NET	$0.49/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • IO.NET $0.49/hour Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • IO.NET	$1.29/hr★ Best 4x GPU	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • IO.NET $1.29/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
A30 24GB VRAM • IO.NET	$1.42/hr★ Best 4x GPU	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
A30 24GB VRAM • IO.NET $1.42/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
A40 48GB VRAM • IO.NET	$1.51/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
A40 48GB VRAM • IO.NET $1.51/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • IO.NET	$2.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • IO.NET $2.60/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
H200 141GB VRAM • IO.NET	$3.79/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
H200 141GB VRAM • IO.NET $3.79/hour Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
L4 24GB VRAM • IO.NET	$0.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
L4 24GB VRAM • IO.NET $0.60/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
L40 40GB VRAM • IO.NET	$0.66/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
L40 40GB VRAM • IO.NET $0.66/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
L40S 48GB VRAM • IO.NET	$0.84/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
L40S 48GB VRAM • IO.NET $0.84/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.31/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.31/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.31/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.31/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • IO.NETSwissGPU	$0.51/hr 8x GPU	$0.49/hr★ Best	↑+$0.03(+5.2%)	IO.NET API SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • IO.NET $0.51/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/5/2026 SwissGPU $0.49/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.03(+5.2%) IO.NET API SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.37/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.37/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • SwissGPU	Not Available	$0.61/hr★ Best	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Not Available SwissGPU $0.61/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • IO.NETSwissGPU	$0.68/hr★ Best	$1.83/hr	↓$1.15(62.8%)	IO.NET API SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • IO.NET $0.68/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price SwissGPU $1.83/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$1.15(62.8%) IO.NET API SwissGPU
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • IO.NET	$0.49/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	IO.NET API
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • IO.NET $0.49/hour Updated: 11/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available IO.NET API

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 36Both available: 0IO.NET: 36SwissGPU: 0

Showing 15 of 36 models

Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 11/6/2026, 11:58:01 PM

Model ↑	IO.NET	SwissGPU	Input Diff ↕
DeepSeek R1 DeepSeek	$0.524 in $2.21 out	Not available	—
DeepSeek V3.2 DeepSeek	$1.50 in $2.25 out	Not available	—
DeepSeek V4 Flash DeepSeek	$0.151 in $0.394 out	Not available	—
DeepSeek V4 Pro DeepSeek	$1.01 in $4.14 out	Not available	—
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash DeepSeek	$0.271 in $1.20 out	Not available	—
Gemma 4 26B Google	$0.102 in $0.288 out	Not available	—
GLM 4.7 Flash Z.ai	$0.065 in $0.400 out	Not available	—
GLM-4.5 Air Z.ai	$0.157 in $0.937 out	Not available	—
GLM-4.6 Z.ai	$0.496 in $1.95 out	Not available	—
GLM-4.7 Z.ai	$0.528 in $2.07 out	Not available	—
GLM-5 Z.ai	$0.940 in $3.01 out	Not available	—
GLM-5.1 Z.ai	$1.36 in $4.27 out	Not available	—
GLM-5.2 Z.ai	$1.52 in $4.88 out	Not available	—
GLM-5.3 Z.ai	$2.10 in $6.60 out	Not available	—
GLM-5.3-Flash Z.ai	$0.150 in $0.880 out	Not available	—

Features Comparison

IO.NET

Massive Decentralized Network
Access to 300,000+ verified GPUs from 139 countries with 6,000+ cluster-ready GPUs
Rapid Deployment
Deploy GPU clusters in minutes with no waitlists, approval process, or enterprise contracts
Multiple Deployment Options
Choose from containers, virtual machines, Ray clusters, or bare metal based on workload needs
Built on Ray.io
Uses the same distributed computing framework that OpenAI used to train GPT-3
IO Intelligence
Agentic workflow editor, model and agent marketplace, and API integration for workflow automation
Training-as-a-Service
Managed model training offered alongside GPU rental

SwissGPU

Dedicated Resources
Every machine is fully dedicated to you, with direct access to GPU, CPU, memory, and storage. There is no virtualization layer and no shared GPU resources.
Isolated GPU Infrastructure
Run AI workloads on isolated GPU resources with secure SSH access.
Permanent Data Wipe
All data and the OS are permanently wiped after server rental ends.
Ultra-Low Latency
Offers ultra-low latency desktops that mimic local experience.
Fully Swiss Hosted
All servers, data, and operations are based in Switzerland.
Per-Minute Billing
Servers are billed per minute and billing stops when the machine is powered off, with no separate storage or network transfer charges.

Pros & Cons

IO.NET

Advantages

Up to 70% cost savings compared to AWS
Clusters deploy in minutes
Massive global network with 300,000+ GPUs available
No waitlists, approvals, or long-term contracts required

Considerations

Newer platform compared to established cloud providers
Decentralized nature may have performance consistency variations
Primarily crypto-native payment model ($IO tokens)

SwissGPU

Advantages

Dedicated bare-metal GPU and compute resources for each client, with no virtualization layer.
Secure SSH access, with all data and the OS permanently wiped at the end of a rental.
Local-like experience with ultra-low latency remote desktops.
Published hourly rates for every GPU configuration, with per-minute billing and no storage or network fees.

Considerations

Consumer and workstation GPUs only — no datacenter accelerators such as H100 or B200 for large-scale training.
Single location: all capacity is in Switzerland, which adds latency for users outside Europe.
Electricity is metered and billed on top of the hourly rate, so the listed rate is not the full cost.

Compute Services

IO.NET

IO Cloud

On-demand GPU clusters for AI/ML workloads with multiple deployment options

IO Intelligence

AI models, smart agents, and API integration platform

Agentic workflow editor
Model and agent marketplace

Marketplace

Decentralized pool of GPU providers with unified APIs and competitive pricing.

SwissGPU

Pricing Options

IO.NET

Ray Cluster Pricing

Most cost-effective option for distributed ML workloads using Ray framework

Container Pricing

Standard containerized deployments with Docker support

Bare Metal Pricing

Premium pricing for direct hardware access and maximum performance

Auto-scaling

Dynamic pricing based on actual resource usage with automatic scaling

SwissGPU

Per-minute on-demand billing

Dedicated physical servers billed per minute, with billing stopping when the server is powered off and no additional storage or network charges.

Prepaid credits

Credits are topped up on the platform at any time, with payments processed by Stripe.

Metered electricity

Power consumption is billed separately per kWh on top of the hourly server rate, and a small fee applies when reinstalling the operating system.

Custom configurations and long-term commitments

Negotiated directly with the provider rather than published as self-service rates.

Getting Started

IO.NET

Get Started

1
Sign up for IO.NET
Create an account on the IO.NET platform with no complex KYC requirements
2
Acquire $IO tokens
Purchase $IO tokens for compute payments or add other supported payment methods
3
Choose deployment type
Select from containers, virtual machines, or Ray clusters based on your workload
4
Configure cluster
Specify GPU requirements, region preferences, and scaling options
5
Deploy
Launch your cluster in minutes and start your AI/ML workloads

SwissGPU

Get Started

1
Browse available servers
Review the GPU configurations and their CPU, RAM, and NVMe specifications at https://www.swissgpu.ch/rent.
2
Create an account and add credits
Credits can be added to the account at any time; payments are processed through Stripe.
3
Rent a server
Select a configuration and start the rental; billing runs per minute while the server is powered on.
4
Connect to the machine
Access the server over secure SSH, or attach Visual Studio Code using the documented remote workflow.
5
Power off when finished
Billing stops as soon as the server is powered off, and all data and the OS are wiped when the rental ends.

Support & Global Availability

IO.NET

Global Regions

Global distributed network across 139 countries with intelligent geographic clustering and latency optimization

Support

Documentation portal, Discord community (500,000+ members), Telegram support, and direct engineering support for GPU and driver questions

SwissGPU

Global Regions

Fully hosted in Switzerland; no other regions offered.

Support

Documentation site covering connection workflows and per-framework guides, plus a contact form and email support for technical questions and custom configurations.