What is the difference between SwissGPU and UpCloud?

SwissGPU 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: SwissGPU 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 SwissGPU 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 12 different GPU models across both SwissGPU and UpCloud, with 0 models available from both providers.

SwissGPU vs UpCloud

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

SwissGPU

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UpCloud

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

SwissGPU GPUs

UpCloud GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 12Both available: 0SwissGPU: 6UpCloud: 6

Showing 12 of 12 GPUs

Last updated: 10/5/2026, 9:18:35 PM

GPU Model ↑	SwissGPU Price	UpCloud Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
B200 180GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$3.79/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $3.79/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$2.00/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $2.00/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$5.61/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $5.61/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.64/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.64/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.93/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.93/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.30/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.30/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.24/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.24/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.48/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.48/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.30/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.30/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.60/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$1.21/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • SwissGPU $1.21/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
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: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud

B200 180GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$3.79/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $3.79/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$2.00/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $2.00/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$5.61/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $5.61/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.64/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.64/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • UpCloud	Not Available	$0.93/hr★ Best	—	UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available UpCloud $0.93/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.30/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.30/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.24/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.24/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.48/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.48/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.30/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.30/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.60/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$1.21/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • SwissGPU $1.21/hour Updated: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
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: 10/5/2026 ★Best Price UpCloud

Features Comparison

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.

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

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.

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

SwissGPU

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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