UpCloud
European GPU cloud powered by 100% renewable energy
Last reviewed Mar 14, 2026
UpCloud is a European cloud provider headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, running 15 data centers across 12 countries. Alongside a general-purpose IaaS platform, it offers NVIDIA L4, L40S, H100, and B200 GPU servers with on-demand and spot pricing, powered by 100% renewable energy in Helsinki, with zero-cost data transfer and usage-based hourly billing.
Available GPUs
Hourly on-demand pricing. Click column headers to sort.
Prices last updated: October 5, 2026
UpCloud pricing by GPU
Configurations, price rank, and alternatives for one GPU at a time.
Pros & Cons
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
- Usage-based hourly billing with no long-term commitments
- AMD EPYC processors with DDR5 RAM
- Multiple NVIDIA GPU generations available (L4, L40S, H100, B200)
- Spot pricing available for GPU Servers for reduced-cost interruptible workloads
- Flexible multi-GPU configurations with up to 3 GPUs per server
- AI/ML-ready Ubuntu templates for quick deployment
- Full general-purpose cloud platform alongside GPUs — managed Kubernetes, managed databases, object/file storage, load balancers, and SDN
- 99.999% uptime SLA on GPU Servers with in-house 24/7 technical support
Limitations
- 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
Key Features
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
In-House 24/7 Support
Technical support staffed in-house and reachable around the clock via live chat and email
Full Platform Alongside GPUs
GPU servers are managed from the same control panel and API as managed Kubernetes (which also offers GPU-equipped data plane nodes), managed databases, block/object/file storage, load balancers, NAT and VPN gateways, and software-defined networking
Compute Services
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
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Availability & Support
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
Getting 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What GPU types does UpCloud offer?
UpCloud offers various GPU types including H100 SXM, H100 SXM, HGX B300, HGX B300, L40S, L40S, L40S, B200, B200, L4, L4, L4, RTX PRO 6000, RTX PRO 6000. Check the pricing table above for current availability and pricing.
How do I get started with UpCloud?
Create an UpCloud account, Select a GPU server plan, Deploy with AI/ML template, Attach storage
What are UpCloud's main advantages?
UpCloud's main advantages include: 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, Usage-based hourly billing with no long-term commitments, AMD EPYC processors with DDR5 RAM, Multiple NVIDIA GPU generations available (L4, L40S, H100, B200), Spot pricing available for GPU Servers for reduced-cost interruptible workloads, Flexible multi-GPU configurations with up to 3 GPUs per server, AI/ML-ready Ubuntu templates for quick deployment, Full general-purpose cloud platform alongside GPUs — managed Kubernetes, managed databases, object/file storage, load balancers, and SDN, 99.999% uptime SLA on GPU Servers with in-house 24/7 technical support.
What are UpCloud's limitations?
UpCloud's main limitations include: 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.
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