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Alibaba Cloud
Available NowBest for Large-scale Enterprise Deployment
Overview
Alibaba Cloud is the market leader in cloud computing in Asia. They offer a comprehensive suite of GPU-accelerated Elastic Compute Service (ECS) instances designed for demanding AI training and inference tasks. They also provide proprietary AI accelerators and a robust Machine Learning Platform for AI (PAI).
Market Positioning
Alibaba Cloud is best suited for multinational corporations and enterprises operating in Asia. While they recently implemented price increases for their high-end GPU and AI services, they remain a critical infrastructure partner due to their unmatched scale and integrated services in the region.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dominant presence in APAC
- Wide variety of instance types
- Strong proprietary AI tools
Cons
- Recent price increases
- Export restrictions affect latest GPUs
Ideal Use Cases
enterprise-aiLLM Training
| GPU Models | A100, V100, T4, A10 |
| GPU Types | NVIDIA A10, NVIDIA A100, NVIDIA T4 |
| Headquarters | Hangzhou, China |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Availability | Available Now |
| Website | www.alibabacloud.com ↗ |
$2.40/ hour (starting)—$9.00/ hr (max)
💡 Pricing note: Rates shown are indicative. Final pricing depends on GPU model, reservation type (spot vs. on-demand), contract length, and region. Get an exact quote →
Asia
Europe
US
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$2.40/hr
Up to $9.00/hr
Frequently Asked Questions
Alibaba Cloud GPU cloud pricing starts from $2.40/hr depending on GPU type, reservation model (on-demand vs. spot vs. reserved), and region. Use the quote form to get exact pricing for your specific workload.
Alibaba Cloud offers A100, V100, T4, A10 GPU instances. Availability varies by region and configuration. Contact the provider through ComputeStacker for current availability.
Alibaba Cloud operates data centers in Asia, Europe, North America. Choosing a region close to your users minimises latency and can help with data residency compliance requirements.
Use the "Get a Quote" button on this page to submit your GPU requirements. ComputeStacker will forward your request to Alibaba Cloud and other matching providers. You'll receive proposals within 24 hours — no commitment required.
Alibaba Cloud offers high-performance GPU infrastructure suitable for large language model training and fine-tuning workloads. For large-scale distributed training, check the Specs tab for NVLink and InfiniBand interconnect availability.
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