GPU cloud comparison · 2026
AWS GPU (EC2) vs Lyceum
AWS GPU (EC2) wins on 3 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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Lyceum
EU-sovereign AI cloud — H100 to H200 with full data residency
from $0.39/h
★★★★☆ 4.2 / 5 (89 reviews)
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AWS GPU (EC2)
Lyceum
Starting Price Lower hourly rate
from $3.06/h
from $0.39/h
Overall Rating User rating
4.2 / 5
4.2 / 5
GPU Types Variety
5 types
4 types
Max VRAM Largest available
80 GB
141 GB
Locations Regions covered
US, EU, APAC, Global
EU, Iceland
Wins out of 5
3
2
GPU Availability
AWS GPU (EC2)
A100H100V100T4Inferentia2
VRAM: 16–80 GB · Locations: US, EU, APAC, Global
Lyceum
A100 80GBH100H200L40S
VRAM: 48–141 GB · Locations: EU, Iceland
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
Lyceum
Pros
- Strong EU data residency (no US transit)
- H200 availability in Europe
- ISO 27001 + SOC 2 certifications
- European billing and contracts
Cons
- Smaller capacity than US-based clouds
- Higher base price than RunPod / Vast.ai
- Limited GPU variety beyond Nvidia
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 4 types)
Choose Lyceum if…
- You need GPU compute for EU-regulated industries
- You need GPU compute for GDPR-strict workloads
- You need GPU compute for European public sector
- You need GPU compute for Health and finance AI
- Lower price is your top priority (from $0.39/h vs from $3.06/h)