DigitalOcean · AI/ML

Dedicated Inference

DigitalOcean’s Dedicated Inference spins up isolated GPU instances to host open-source and commercial LLMs as live inference endpoints. It handles the heavy lifting of model serving, letting you deploy specific language models without managing the underlying hardware infrastructure yourself. The setup is straightforward, focusing purely on exposing these models via API for application integration.

This approach suits teams needing guaranteed GPU performance for specific LLM workloads rather than shared resources. The main catch is the lack of a free tier, meaning every deployment incurs immediate costs. Since it operates on a strict pay-as-you-go model, you start paying from the first minute of usage, which can add up quickly if you’re just experimenting or running low-volume tests.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 8 · 3 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 5 certifications
• Provider health B