UpCloud

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Best for Developers seeking predictable pricing and ultra-fast storage for ML tasks.

🏢 Helsinki, Finland📅 Since 2011★ 8.7/10🌐 Website ↗

UpCloud is a high-performance cloud provider recognized for its proprietary MaxIOPS block storage technology. Catering primarily to developers and SMBs, UpCloud has aggressively expanded its GPU offerings in Europe and globally. Known for extreme reliability, exceptional customer support, and transparent pricing with zero hidden egress fees, UpCloud provides a streamlined, cost-effective alternative to AWS or GCP for deploying AI inference nodes and scaling web applications.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 100% Uptime SLA
  • Incredible MaxIOPS storage speed
  • Predictable pricing with no egress surprises
Cons
  • Smaller GPU inventory than hyperscalers
  • Not designed for massive cluster training

Ideal Use Cases

AI InferenceHigh-Performance StorageWeb Hosting
GPU ModelsL40S, A100
GPU TypesA100, L40S
HeadquartersHelsinki, Finland
Founded2011
AvailabilityAvailable Now
Websiteupcloud.com ↗
$1.20/ hour (starting)$3.80/ 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 →

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Compute Power8.8
Network Speed9.0
Storage I/O9.8
Uptime SLA99
Support Quality9.5
Value for Money9.0
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