GPU Cloud Provider · United Kingdom
Civo
Civo provides high-performance NVIDIA GPUs optimized for machine learning, generative AI, and Kubernetes workloads, offering flexible, scalable infrastructure solutions. With a focus on cost-effectiveness, safety, and environmental sustainability, their cloud GPU services cater to a wide array of computational needs and ensure data sovereignty and security compliance in the UK.
GPUs
2
Founded
Unknown
Countries
4
Data Centers
4
Team Size
51-200
GPU Marketplace
NVIDIA A100 80GB SXMOn-Demand
NVIDIA H100 PCIeOn-Demand
Company Profile
Company TypeScale-up
Provider TypeCloud Provider
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Legal EntityCivo Ltd
FundingSeries A/B/C/D
Team Size51-200
Infrastructure
GPU FleetNVIDIA A100 80GB, NVIDIA L40S
Network FabricState-of-the-art networking capable of handling complex multi-GPU setups
ConnectivityData not specified
StorageHigh-performance storage solutions suited for intensive computational workloads (specific types not detailed)
Data Center TierCarrier-neutral colocation
Bare MetalNo
AvailabilityLive
StartupDeveloperSMBHobbyist
Compute & Deployment
On-DemandYes
Spot / InterruptibleNo
Reserved InstancesNo
Bare MetalNo
VM-BasedYes
Container-BasedYes (Docker)
KubernetesYes (managed K3s)
Serverless GPUNo
Spin-Up TimeUnder 2 minutes
TerraformYes (official provider)
GPU Hardware
Legacy SupportA100 40GB
NVLinkNo
InfiniBandNo
PCIe vs SXMPCIe only
HGX PlatformNo
Pricing Model
Per HourYes (primary billing unit)
Per MinuteNo
SubscriptionNo
Reserved DiscountNo
Spot DiscountNo spot pricing
Public PricingYes
Hidden FeesNone disclosed
Egress ChargesFree (within Civo network); external egress pricing not prominently disclosed
Pay-as-you-goYes
Credit SystemYes (free credits for new accounts)
Performance & Scaling
Multi-Node TrainingLimited (manual setup required)
Elastic ScalingManual only
Auto ScalingNo
InfiniBandNo (Ethernet only)
NVSwitchNo
Perf IsolationPartial (shared Kubernetes infrastructure)
Noisy NeighborNo (multi-tenant environment)
Developer Experience
OnboardingDeploy in under 5 minutes via web UI; known for rapid provisioning and simplicity
FrameworksSupports major ML frameworks conducive for Kubernetes integrations (specific frameworks not mentioned)
SDK LanguagesGo, Python
CLI ToolingFull CLI (civo) for instance and cluster management, plus Terraform provider support
JupyterVia SSH port forwarding or self-managed deployment
DocumentationGood developer-focused docs with tutorials, API reference, and Kubernetes-centric guides
API FeaturesDetailed interaction likely via cloud management APIs compatible with Kubernetes setups (specific API details not mentioned)
Security & Compliance
SecurityISO 27001 certification; specifics on regular security practices such as pentesting not detailed
ComplianceCE, CE+, ISO 27001
Pioneer of managed K3s Kubernetes serviceActive community with thousands of developersRecognized as a CNCF ecosystem partnerMultiple data center regions with established uptime track record
Data Center Locations
Coverage
CountriesUnited Kingdom, United States, Germany, France
CitiesLondon, New York, Frankfurt, Paris
Multi-Region FailoverYes (manual)
Latency TiersStandard cloud latency
North AmericaEurope
Compliance Regions
EU Data ResidencyYes (Frankfurt, Paris)
US Gov CloudNo
India RegionNo
Datacenter Locations
Key Strengths
Developer-first simplicity with fast provisioning
Strong Kubernetes (K3s) heritage and integration
Affordable GPU pricing targeting startups and indie developers
Transparent, straightforward pricing model
Active and approachable community support
Known Limitations
Limited GPU model selection compared to larger providers
No bare metal GPU access
Fewer global regions than hyperscalers
No spot/preemptible GPU instances
Limited enterprise-grade features like dedicated clusters or advanced SLAs
Additional Information
Support Options
Slack Connect channel, Direct access to SRE team
Community
Active Discord community and Slack; engaged Twitter/social presence; community forums and GitHub discussions
Green Energy
Committed to renewable energy usage across data center locations
Core Proposition
Fast Kubernetes-native cloud with simple pricing and a developer-first experience, offering GPU instances alongside its managed K3s Kubernetes service.
Payment Methods
Credit Card
Last updated March 2026. Information subject to change.