Modal vs UpCloud

Run Python functions on NVIDIA GPUs without provisioning instances; cold starts in seconds

Pay for actual GPU runtime at sub-minute granularity, with scale-to-zero by default

Define environments in code, with automatic image building and caching

From T4 and L4 through A100, L40S, H100, H200 and B200

No shared hardware — each GPU is always dedicated to a single server with full performance isolation

Helsinki data center powered entirely by renewable energy with up to 90% waste heat recovery for district heating

GDPR-compliant infrastructure in Finland with strong jurisdictional protections and no third-party dependencies

No egress fees — outbound data transfer is included at no extra cost

Pay only for active compute time with hourly billing, no rigid contracts or long-term commitments required