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Equinix Metal
LimitedBest for Hybrid cloud architectures needing single-tenant bare metal edge compute.
Equinix Metal provides automated, interconnected Bare Metal as a Service (BMaaS) globally. While scheduled to end its standalone service offering in mid-2026, it remains heavily utilized by enterprises for deploying dedicated, high-performance GPU hardware directly at the edge, interconnected with the world’s largest financial and telecom networks. It is chosen for strict single-tenant security, ultra-low latency networking, and hybrid cloud architectures where raw metal control is non-negotiable.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- World-class global networking
- Strict single-tenant bare metal security
- Excellent edge locations
Cons
- Standalone service sunsetting in 2026
- Steep learning curve for pure bare metal
Ideal Use Cases
Bare Metal ClustersEdge ComputeHybrid Cloud
| GPU Models | A100, RTX 4000 |
| GPU Types | A100, RTX 4000 |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, CA |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Availability | Limited |
| Website | metal.equinix.com ↗ |
$1.50/ hour (starting)—$6.00/ 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 →
Global
Starting from
$1.50/hr
Up to $6.00/hr
Frequently Asked Questions
Equinix Metal GPU cloud pricing starts from $1.50/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.
Equinix Metal offers A100, RTX 4000 GPU instances. Availability varies by region and configuration. Contact the provider through ComputeStacker for current availability.
Equinix Metal operates data centers in Global. 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 Equinix Metal and other matching providers. You'll receive proposals within 24 hours — no commitment required.
Equinix Metal 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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