What is the difference between Nebius and UpCloud?

Nebius 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: Nebius 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 Nebius 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 5 different GPU models across both Nebius and UpCloud, with 0 models available from both providers.

Nebius vs UpCloud

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

Nebius

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Nebius GPUs

UpCloud GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.44/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 5Both available: 1Nebius: 5UpCloud: 1

Showing 5 of 5 GPUs

Last updated: 4/8/2026, 1:48:50 AM

GPU Model ↑	Nebius Price	UpCloud Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
B200 192GB VRAM • Nebius	$5.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
B200 192GB VRAM • Nebius $5.50/hour Updated: 4/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius	$3.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius $3.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius	$3.56/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius $3.56/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius	$6.10/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius $6.10/hour Updated: 4/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • NebiusUpCloud	$1.55/hr	$1.11/hr★ Best	↑+$0.44(+39.5%)	Nebius UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Nebius $1.55/hour Updated: 4/6/2026 UpCloud $1.11/hour Updated: 4/7/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.44(+39.5%) Nebius UpCloud

B200 192GB VRAM • Nebius	$5.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
B200 192GB VRAM • Nebius $5.50/hour Updated: 4/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius	$3.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius $3.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius	$3.56/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius $3.56/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/7/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius	$6.10/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius $6.10/hour Updated: 4/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • NebiusUpCloud	$1.55/hr	$1.11/hr★ Best	↑+$0.44(+39.5%)	Nebius UpCloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Nebius $1.55/hour Updated: 4/6/2026 UpCloud $1.11/hour Updated: 4/7/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.44(+39.5%) Nebius UpCloud

Features Comparison

Nebius

Transparent GPU pricing
Published on-demand rates for H100 and H200 plus L40S options
Commitment discounts
Long-term commitments can cut on-demand rates by up to 35%
HGX clusters
Multi-GPU HGX B200/H200/H100 nodes with per-GPU table pricing
Self-service console
Launch and manage AI Cloud resources directly from the Nebius console
Docs-first platform
Comprehensive documentation across compute, networking, and data 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 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

Nebius

Advantages

Transparent published hourly GPU pricing for H100/H200/L40S with commitment discounts available
HGX B200/H200/H100 options for dense multi-GPU training
Self-service console plus contact-sales for larger commitments
Vertical integration aimed at predictable pricing and performance

Considerations

Regional availability is not fully enumerated on public pages
Blackwell pre-orders and large HGX capacity require sales engagement
Pricing for ancillary services (storage/network) is less visible than GPU rates

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

Nebius

AI Cloud GPU Instances

On-demand GPU VMs with published hourly rates and commitment discounts.

HGX Clusters

Dense multi-GPU HGX nodes for large-scale training.

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

Nebius

On-demand GPU pricing

Published transparent hourly rates for H200, H100, and L40S GPUs with self-service console access.

HGX cluster pricing

Published per-GPU-hour pricing for HGX B200, HGX H200, and HGX H100 multi-GPU nodes.

Commitment discounts

Save up to 35% versus on-demand with long-term commitments and larger GPU quantities.

Blackwell pre-order

Pre-order NVIDIA Blackwell platforms through the sales contact form.

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

Nebius

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up and log in to the Nebius AI Cloud console.
2
Add billing or credits
Attach a payment method to unlock on-demand GPU access.
3
Pick a GPU SKU
Choose H100, H200, L40S, or an HGX cluster size from the pricing catalog.
4
Launch and connect
Provision a VM or cluster and connect via SSH or your preferred tooling.
5
Optimize costs
Apply commitment discounts or talk to sales for large reservations.

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

Nebius

Global Regions

GPU clusters deployed across Europe and the US; headquarters in Amsterdam with engineering hubs in Finland, Serbia, and Israel (per About page).

Support

Documentation at docs.nebius.com, self-service AI Cloud console, and contact-sales for capacity or commitments.

UpCloud

Global Regions

Helsinki, Finland (Telia Helsinki Data Center)

Support

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