GPU cloud comparison · 2026
AWS GPU (EC2) vs Nebius
Nebius wins on 3 of 5 key metrics — but the right choice depends on your workload.
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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Overall Winner
Nebius
EU-sovereign AI cloud from the Netherlands — full GDPR compliance, H100 to B200
from $1.55/h
★★★★★ 4.5 / 5 (287 reviews)
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AWS GPU (EC2)
Nebius
Starting Price Lower hourly rate
from $3.06/h
from $1.55/h
Overall Rating User rating
4.2 / 5
4.5 / 5
GPU Types Variety
5 types
5 types
Max VRAM Largest available
80 GB
192 GB
Locations Regions covered
US, EU, APAC, Global
NL, FI, EU
Wins out of 5
2
3
GPU Availability
AWS GPU (EC2)
A100H100V100T4Inferentia2
VRAM: 16–80 GB · Locations: US, EU, APAC, Global
Nebius
H100H200B200L40SA100 80GB
VRAM: 48–192 GB · Locations: NL, FI, EU
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
Nebius
Pros
- Strong EU data residency — perfect for German / EU enterprise
- Modern hardware including B200 SXM
- Managed cluster orchestration included
- Strong customer support in European hours
Cons
- More expensive on-demand than RunPod / Vast.ai
- EU-only regions (no US datacenters)
- Smaller global presence than hyperscalers
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
- You want more GPU variety (5 vs 5 types)
Choose Nebius if…
- You need GPU compute for EU-sovereign AI workloads
- You need GPU compute for GDPR-bound enterprises
- You need GPU compute for Frontier model training
- You need GPU compute for European startups
- Lower price is your top priority (from $1.55/h vs from $3.06/h)
- Higher user satisfaction matters (4.5 vs 4.2)