What is the difference between UpCloud and Vultr?

UpCloud and Vultr 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: UpCloud or Vultr?

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 UpCloud and Vultr?

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 UpCloud and Vultr, with 0 models available from both providers.

UpCloud vs Vultr GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 0UpCloud: 4Vultr: 3

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 8/21/2026, 2:58:56 PM

GPU Model ↑	UpCloud Price	Vultr Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Vultr	Not Available	$2.60/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Vultr $2.60/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A16 64GB VRAM • Vultr	Not Available	$0.51/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A16 64GB VRAM • Not Available Vultr $0.51/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Vultr	Not Available	$1.86/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Not Available Vultr $1.86/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
B200 180GB VRAM • UpCloud	$3.89/hr★ Best 2x GPU	Not Available	—	UpCloud
B200 180GB VRAM • UpCloud $3.89/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • UpCloud	$2.05/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • UpCloud $2.05/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • UpCloud	$0.66/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • UpCloud $0.66/hour Updated: 8/14/2026 ★Best Price Not Available UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • UpCloud	$0.96/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • UpCloud $0.96/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available UpCloud

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Vultr	Not Available	$2.60/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Vultr $2.60/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A16 64GB VRAM • Vultr	Not Available	$0.51/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A16 64GB VRAM • Not Available Vultr $0.51/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Vultr	Not Available	$1.86/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Not Available Vultr $1.86/hour Updated: 8/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
B200 180GB VRAM • UpCloud	$3.89/hr★ Best 2x GPU	Not Available	—	UpCloud
B200 180GB VRAM • UpCloud $3.89/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • UpCloud	$2.05/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	UpCloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • UpCloud $2.05/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • UpCloud	$0.66/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	UpCloud
L4 24GB VRAM • UpCloud $0.66/hour Updated: 8/14/2026 ★Best Price Not Available UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • UpCloud	$0.96/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • UpCloud $0.96/hour Updated: 8/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available UpCloud

Features Comparison

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

Vultr

AMD and NVIDIA GPU Options
Access to diverse GPU options including AMD Instinct and NVIDIA Tensor Core GPUs
Global Availability
Deploy GPU resources across 32 cloud data center regions worldwide
Kubernetes Support
Vultr Kubernetes Engine for GPU-accelerated containerized workloads
Serverless Inference
Deploy and scale GenAI models quickly with Vultr Serverless Inference
Virtual Machines and Bare Metal
Choose between GPU-accelerated VMs or dedicated bare metal servers
Global Content Delivery
Accelerate content delivery across six continents with Vultr CDN

Pros & Cons

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
Smaller GPU selection and global footprint compared to major hyperscalers

Vultr

Advantages

Wide range of AMD and NVIDIA GPU options
Extensive global network (32 data center regions)
Both VM and bare metal deployment options
Kubernetes and containerization support

Considerations

Medium GPU availability compared to some specialized providers
Less established in the GPU market compared to major hyperscalers
Limited documentation specific to GPU workloads

Compute Services

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

Vultr

NVIDIA GPU Instances

Virtual machines and bare metal servers with NVIDIA GPUs

AMD GPU Instances

Computing infrastructure powered by AMD Instinct accelerators

Vultr Kubernetes Engine

Managed Kubernetes service for GPU-accelerated containerized applications

GPU-accelerated Kubernetes clusters
Global deployment options

Pricing Options

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

Vultr

Getting Started

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 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

Vultr

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for a free Vultr account
2
Select GPU instance
Choose from AMD or NVIDIA GPU options based on your workload
3
Choose deployment type
Select between virtual machine or bare metal deployment
4
Configure and launch
Set up networking, storage, and security options before launching

Support & Global Availability

UpCloud

Global Regions

Helsinki, Finland (Telia Helsinki Data Center)

Support

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

Vultr

Global Regions

32 global cloud data center regions across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia

Support

Documentation, community forums, support tickets, and dedicated customer support