GPU cloud comparison · 2026
AWS GPU (EC2) vs Hetzner GPU
AWS GPU (EC2) wins on 4 of 5 key metrics — but the right choice depends on your workload.
Overall Winner
AWS GPU (EC2)
Largest GPU fleet worldwide — P4/P5 instances for enterprise
from $3.06/h
★★★★☆ 4.2 / 5 (4,123 reviews)
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Hetzner GPU
Affordable EU GPU servers — A100 at European prices
from €0.35/h
★★★★☆ 4.2 / 5 (834 reviews)
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AWS GPU (EC2)
Hetzner GPU
Starting Price Lower hourly rate
from $3.06/h
from €0.35/h
Overall Rating User rating
4.2 / 5
4.2 / 5
GPU Types Variety
5 types
2 types
Max VRAM Largest available
80 GB
80 GB
Locations Regions covered
US, EU, APAC, Global
DE, FI
Wins out of 5
4
1
GPU Availability
AWS GPU (EC2)
A100H100V100T4Inferentia2
VRAM: 16–80 GB · Locations: US, EU, APAC, Global
Hetzner GPU
A100 PCIeGTX 1080
VRAM: 8–80 GB · Locations: DE, FI
Pros & Cons
AWS GPU (EC2)
Pros
- Most comprehensive ML toolchain (SageMaker)
- Spot instances for massive cost savings
- Best compliance certifications globally
- Inferentia for cost-effective inference
Cons
- Most expensive on-demand GPU pricing
- Complex pricing model
- Not beginner-friendly for pure GPU rental
Hetzner GPU
Pros
- Best GPU pricing in Europe
- GDPR and EU data residency compliant
- Excellent API and automation support
- Trusted Hetzner infrastructure
Cons
- Limited GPU types — mainly A100
- No H100 availability yet
- Fewer GPU locations than US providers
Which Should You Choose?
Choose AWS GPU (EC2) if…
- You need GPU compute for Enterprise MLOps
- You need GPU compute for SageMaker pipelines
- You need GPU compute for Production inference
- You need GPU compute for Regulated industries
- Higher user satisfaction matters (4.2 vs 4.2)
- You want more GPU variety (5 vs 2 types)
Choose Hetzner GPU if…
- You need GPU compute for EU compliance
- You need GPU compute for Research
- You need GPU compute for Inference APIs
- You need GPU compute for Budget EU GPU
- Lower price is your top priority (from €0.35/h vs from $3.06/h)