Linode (Akamai) Compute

GPU

Linode’s GPU instances run on NVIDIA hardware, specifically the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition and the Quadro RTX line. These machines handle compute-heavy tasks like model training, inference, or rendering that require dedicated graphics processing rather than standard CPU cores. The infrastructure supports these workloads through a straightforward pay-as-you-go billing structure.

This setup suits teams needing immediate access to high-end NVIDIA cards without long-term commitments. The main catch is the complete absence of a free tier, meaning every instance incurs costs from the moment it launches. You pay for the exact duration the GPU is active, which demands careful shutdown practices to prevent unnecessary spending on idle resources.

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  • Free tier No
  • Pricing Pay as you go
  • Regions 11 · 5 continents
  • SLA uptime 99.99%
  • Compliance 5 certifications
  • Provider health B

Decision score

33 /100
Features 20
Pricing 0
Reliability 100
Community 0
Ecosystem 56

Computed from catalog breadth, pricing, provider reliability (uptime & SLA), community signal, and ecosystem (compliance & regions). Weighted equally.

Trust & reach via Linode (Akamai)

Compliance
  • C5
  • CSA STAR
  • FedRAMP
  • GDPR
  • HIPAA
  • ISO 27001
  • ISO 27017
  • ISO 27018
  • ISO 9001
  • PCI DSS
  • SOC 1 Type II
  • SOC 2 Type II
+1 more
SLA uptime
  • compute99.99%
  • database99.95%
  • networking99.99%
  • storage99.95%
Global reach

11 regions across 5 continents

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Oceania
  • South America

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