What is the difference between Pacific Machines and UpCloud?

Pacific Machines 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: Pacific Machines 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 Pacific Machines 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 Pacific Machines and UpCloud, with 0 models available from both providers.

Pacific Machines vs UpCloud

Compare GPU pricing between Pacific Machines and UpCloud. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Pacific Machines

Provider 1

GPUs Available

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UpCloud

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GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Pacific Machines GPUs

UpCloud GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.67/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 2Pacific Machines: 3UpCloud: 6

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 11/6/2026, 11:57:47 PM

GPU Model ↑	Pacific Machines Price	UpCloud Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
B200 180GB VRAM • Pacific MachinesUpCloud	$5.09/hr 8x GPU	$4.13/hr★ Best	↑+$0.96(+23.2%)	Pacific Machines UpCloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Pacific Machines $5.09/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 UpCloud $4.13/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.96(+23.2%) Pacific Machines UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Pacific MachinesUpCloud	$2.39/hr 8x GPU	$2.01/hr★ Best	↑+$0.38(+19.0%)	Pacific Machines UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Pacific Machines $2.39/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 UpCloud $2.01/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.38(+19.0%) Pacific Machines UpCloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Pacific Machines	$2.99/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Pacific Machines
H200 141GB VRAM • Pacific Machines $2.99/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Pacific Machines
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$5.85/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $5.85/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.64/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.64/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.93/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.93/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.98/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.98/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud

B200 180GB VRAM • Pacific MachinesUpCloud	$5.09/hr 8x GPU	$4.13/hr★ Best	↑+$0.96(+23.2%)	Pacific Machines UpCloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Pacific Machines $5.09/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 UpCloud $4.13/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.96(+23.2%) Pacific Machines UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Pacific MachinesUpCloud	$2.39/hr 8x GPU	$2.01/hr★ Best	↑+$0.38(+19.0%)	Pacific Machines UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Pacific Machines $2.39/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 UpCloud $2.01/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.38(+19.0%) Pacific Machines UpCloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Pacific Machines	$2.99/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Pacific Machines
H200 141GB VRAM • Pacific Machines $2.99/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Pacific Machines
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$5.85/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $5.85/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.64/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.64/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.93/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.93/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.98/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.98/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud

Features Comparison

Pacific Machines

Modular Deployment
Pods can be deployed quickly at pre-developed power sites.
Integrated Systems
Compute, cooling, and power are designed as a single system.
Global Reach
Factories can be established near demand and labor resources.
Cooling Innovations
Development of advanced materials for efficient cooling in diverse climates.
Flexible Infrastructure
Offers reserved compute, on-premises pods, and colocation services.

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, ISO 27001-certified infrastructure in Finland; UpCloud is also a CISPE member
Zero-Cost Data Transfer
No egress fees — outbound data transfer is included at no extra cost on all plans, subject to a Fair Transfer Policy
Usage-Based Billing
Pay only for active compute time with hourly billing, no rigid contracts or long-term commitments required
99.999% Uptime SLA
Published uptime commitment covering GPU Servers, Premium and Cloud Native servers, and managed databases; entry-level Starter cloud servers carry a 99.99% SLA

Pros & Cons

Pacific Machines

Advantages

Rapid deployment of compute resources.
Modular design allows for scalability.
Integrated solutions reduce complexity in construction.
Flexibility in service models for different use cases.

Considerations

Limited information on specific hardware specifications.
Deployment timeline may vary by site conditions.
Potentially high setup requirements for certain projects.

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 despite a 15-data-center platform footprint
Smaller GPU selection than major hyperscalers and dedicated GPU clouds

Compute Services

Pacific Machines

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

Pacific Machines

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

Pacific Machines

Get Started

1
Contact Sales
Reach out for a consultation to assess your project needs.
2
Site Evaluation
Pacific evaluates the site for power and connectivity requirements.
3
Pre-payment Confirmation
Confirm pre-payment and site suitability.
4
Deployment Planning
Receive a deployment plan tailored to your site.
5
Pod Installation
Pods are installed and become operational within a few months.

UpCloud

Get Started

1
Create an UpCloud account
Sign up at upcloud.com and complete account verification; a 30-day free trial with starting credits is available
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

Pacific Machines

Global Regions

Global availability based on site suitability.

Support

Contact support via email for inquiries and assistance.

UpCloud

Global Regions

15 data centers across 12 countries spanning Northern Europe, Central Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific; GPU Servers are concentrated in Helsinki, Finland (Telia Helsinki Data Center)

Support

In-house technical support available 24/7 via live chat and email, plus documentation, tutorials, an API reference at developers.upcloud.com, and a public status page