What is the difference between Koyeb and UpCloud?

Koyeb 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: Koyeb 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 Koyeb 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 7 different GPU models across both Koyeb and UpCloud, with 0 models available from both providers.

Koyeb vs UpCloud GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 4Koyeb: 7UpCloud: 4

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 5/23/2026, 1:41:25 PM

GPU Model ↑	Koyeb Price	UpCloud Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Koyeb	$1.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Koyeb
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Koyeb $1.60/hour Updated: 5/17/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Koyeb
B200 192GB VRAM • KoyebUpCloud	$5.50/hr	$5.20/hr★ Best	↑+$0.30(+5.8%)	Koyeb UpCloud
B200 192GB VRAM • Koyeb $5.50/hour Updated: 5/17/2026 UpCloud $5.20/hour Updated: 5/21/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.30(+5.8%) Koyeb UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • KoyebUpCloud	$2.50/hr	$1.89/hr★ Best	↑+$0.61(+32.3%)	Koyeb UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Koyeb $2.50/hour Updated: 5/17/2026 UpCloud $1.89/hour Updated: 5/21/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.61(+32.3%) Koyeb UpCloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Koyeb	$3.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Koyeb
H200 141GB VRAM • Koyeb $3.00/hour Updated: 5/17/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Koyeb
L4 24GB VRAM • KoyebUpCloud	$0.70/hr	$0.69/hr★ Best	↑+$0.01(+1.4%)	Koyeb UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Koyeb $0.70/hour Updated: 5/15/2026 UpCloud $0.69/hour Updated: 5/21/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.01(+1.4%) Koyeb UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • KoyebUpCloud	$1.20/hr	$1.19/hr★ Best 2x GPU	↑+$0.01(+0.8%)	Koyeb UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Koyeb $1.20/hour Updated: 5/17/2026 UpCloud $1.19/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 5/21/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.01(+0.8%) Koyeb UpCloud
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Koyeb	$0.75/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Koyeb
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Koyeb $0.75/hour Updated: 5/17/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Koyeb

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Koyeb	$1.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Koyeb
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Koyeb $1.60/hour Updated: 5/17/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Koyeb
B200 192GB VRAM • KoyebUpCloud	$5.50/hr	$5.20/hr★ Best	↑+$0.30(+5.8%)	Koyeb UpCloud
B200 192GB VRAM • Koyeb $5.50/hour Updated: 5/17/2026 UpCloud $5.20/hour Updated: 5/21/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.30(+5.8%) Koyeb UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • KoyebUpCloud	$2.50/hr	$1.89/hr★ Best	↑+$0.61(+32.3%)	Koyeb UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Koyeb $2.50/hour Updated: 5/17/2026 UpCloud $1.89/hour Updated: 5/21/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.61(+32.3%) Koyeb UpCloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Koyeb	$3.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Koyeb
H200 141GB VRAM • Koyeb $3.00/hour Updated: 5/17/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Koyeb
L4 24GB VRAM • KoyebUpCloud	$0.70/hr	$0.69/hr★ Best	↑+$0.01(+1.4%)	Koyeb UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Koyeb $0.70/hour Updated: 5/15/2026 UpCloud $0.69/hour Updated: 5/21/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.01(+1.4%) Koyeb UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • KoyebUpCloud	$1.20/hr	$1.19/hr★ Best 2x GPU	↑+$0.01(+0.8%)	Koyeb UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Koyeb $1.20/hour Updated: 5/17/2026 UpCloud $1.19/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 5/21/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.01(+0.8%) Koyeb UpCloud
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Koyeb	$0.75/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Koyeb
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Koyeb $0.75/hour Updated: 5/17/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Koyeb

Features Comparison

Koyeb

Serverless GPU Instances
Per-second billing with scale-to-zero across the GPU catalog
Wide GPU Range
From RTX-4000-SFF-ADA and L4 through L40S, A100, H100, H200 and B200
Global Edge Deployment
Deploy applications close to users across multiple regions from a single push

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

Koyeb

Advantages

Per-second billing across the full GPU range
Multi-GPU configurations (2x, 4x, 8x) available on-demand
Serverless model removes idle-instance costs

Considerations

Smaller per-cluster scale than dedicated training neoclouds
Some GPU SKUs require requesting access
Long-running fixed-instance training is not the primary use case

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 only available in Helsinki — no multi-region GPU presence
Limited to NVIDIA L40S for public cloud (H200 NVL only via private cloud)
No NVLink or MIG support — inter-GPU communication limited to PCIe 4.0

Compute Services

Koyeb

UpCloud

GPU Servers

On-demand NVIDIA L40S GPU instances with dedicated hardware and AMD EPYC 9575F processors

Private Cloud GPUs

Dedicated private cloud infrastructure with NVIDIA L4, L40S, and H200 NVL GPUs

Pricing Options

Koyeb

Per-Second GPU Billing

Charged per second of GPU runtime, with scale-to-zero when idle

Multi-GPU Configurations

Pre-configured 2x, 4x and 8x GPU instances for larger workloads

UpCloud

On-Demand GPU Servers

Hourly billing for L40S GPU instances with no upfront commitment — pay only for active compute time

Private Cloud GPUs

Fixed monthly pricing for dedicated private cloud GPU infrastructure with L4, L40S, and H200 NVL

Getting Started

Koyeb

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up via the Koyeb console using email or GitHub
2
Pick a GPU instance
Select an instance type from the GPU catalog and configure your service
3
Deploy from Git or container
Push from a GitHub repo or Docker image and Koyeb handles the rest

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 1x, 2x, or 3x L40S 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

Koyeb

Global Regions

Global edge presence across North America, Europe and Asia

Support

Documentation, community forum and paid support tiers

UpCloud

Global Regions

Helsinki, Finland (Telia Helsinki Data Center)

Support

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