Civo
Civo is a developer-first cloud and AI platform built on managed Kubernetes, with sub-90-second cluster launches, transparent pricing, and a growing NVIDIA GPU lineup for AI workloads.
Key Features
- Fast Kubernetes
- K3s-based managed clusters that typically launch in under 90 seconds
- GPU Cloud
- NVIDIA B200, H200, H100 (PCIe/SXM), L40S, and A100 options for AI training and inference
- Public and Private Cloud
- Public regions plus private cloud with CivoStack and FlexCore appliances for sovereignty needs
- Predictable Pricing
- Transparent hourly rates with no control-plane fees and straightforward egress costs
- Developer Tooling
- CLI, API, Terraform provider, and Helm-ready clusters out of the box
Provider Comparison
Advantages
- Very fast cluster provisioning and simple developer UX
- Clear pricing with no managed control-plane charges
- Range of modern NVIDIA GPUs including B200/H200
- Supports both Kubernetes clusters and standalone GPU compute
- Data-sovereign private cloud option via CivoStack/FlexCore
Limitations
- Smaller global region footprint than hyperscalers
- GPU capacity can be limited depending on region
- Fewer managed services compared to larger clouds
Available GPUs
GPU Model↑ | Memory | Hourly Price |
|---|---|---|
A100 PCIE | 40GB | $1.09/hr |
A100 SXM | 80GB | $1.79/hr |
L40S | 48GB | $1.29/hr |
Compute Services
Managed Kubernetes
K3s-based managed Kubernetes with fast launch times and built-in load balancers, ingress, and CNI.
Features
- Clusters typically ready in under 90 seconds
- Built-in CNI and ingress with no control-plane fee
- Autoscaling node pools including GPU nodes
GPU Compute
On-demand NVIDIA GPU instances for AI training, inference, and 3D workloads.
Pricing Options
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| On-Demand GPU Instances | Hourly pricing for GPU compute with simple, per-accelerator rates |
| Pay-as-you-go Kubernetes | Node-based billing with free control plane and straightforward bandwidth pricing |
| Private Cloud Reservations | Dedicated CivoStack or FlexCore deployments for sovereignty and predictable spend |
Getting Started
Create an account
Sign up and claim the trial credit to explore the platform
Pick a region
Choose London, Frankfurt, or New York for public cloud deployments
Launch a cluster or GPU node
Create a Kubernetes cluster or start GPU compute with your preferred accelerator
Deploy your workload
Use kubectl, Helm, or Civo CLI to ship apps or ML stacks
Monitor and scale
Scale node pools, add GPU nodes, and watch usage from the dashboard or API
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