Paperspace Paperspace

Paperspace, a part of DigitalOcean, is a cloud computing platform designed for AI/ML developers, offering a suite of products including interactive Jupyter notebooks (Gradient), virtual machines (Core), and an MLOps platform for building, training, and deploying machine learning models. They provide access to a wide range of NVIDIA GPUs with a focus on simplicity and ease of use.

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Key Features

Gradient Notebooks

Interactive Jupyter notebooks with a free tier, pre-configured templates, and access to powerful GPUs.

Gradient Deployments

Serve machine learning models as scalable API endpoints.

Core Machines

High-performance virtual machines with a wide variety of NVIDIA GPUs for demanding workloads.

Team Collaboration

Features for teams to collaborate on projects, including shared drives and SSO.

Persistent Storage

Offers persistent storage that can be shared across different machines and notebooks.

API and CLI

Programmatic access to the Paperspace platform to automate workflows.

Provider Comparison

Advantages

  • User-friendly interface and easy to get started
  • Wide range of NVIDIA GPU options
  • Free GPU and CPU plans for notebooks
  • Pay-per-second billing model
  • Comprehensive MLOps platform (Gradient)
  • Strong community forum and extensive documentation

Limitations

  • Limited data center regions (US and Europe)
  • Some user reports of inconsistent customer support
  • Availability of high-end multi-GPU instances can be limited
  • The platform is undergoing changes after being acquired by DigitalOcean

Available GPUs

GPU Model↑
Memory
Hourly Price
A100 SXM
80GB$1.15/hr
A40
48GB$0.76/hr
H100
80GB$2.24/hr
RTX A5000
24GB$1.38/hr
RTX A6000
48GB$1.89/hr
Tesla V100
32GB$2.30/hr

Compute Services

Core GPU Instances

Virtual machines with a wide range of NVIDIA GPUs for various workloads.

Gradient Notebooks

Managed Jupyter notebooks for interactive development and experimentation.

Features:

  • Free CPU and GPU tiers
  • 1-click launch with pre-configured templates
  • Persistent storage for your projects
  • Collaboration features for teams

Gradient Deployments

A serverless product for deploying trained models as REST APIs.

Features:

  • Scalable and managed infrastructure
  • Integration with Gradient Notebooks and Workflows
  • Real-time monitoring of deployed models

Getting Started

1

Create an Account

Sign up for a Paperspace account. You can start with a free plan.

2

Choose a Product

Select the product that best fits your needs, such as Gradient Notebooks for interactive development or Core Machines for more control.

3

Select a Template and Machine

Choose a pre-configured template for your desired framework and select a GPU or CPU instance.

4

Start Working

Launch your machine or notebook and begin building, training, or deploying your AI applications.