GPU Cloud Provider · Roubaix, France
OVH
OVHcloud offers high-performance cloud servers equipped with NVIDIA GPUs such as V100S, L4, and L40S, optimized for AI, graphics, and parallel computing. These servers are tailored for applications ranging from AI and machine learning to 3D modeling and video processing. OVHcloud focuses on flexibility, budget control, and environmental sustainability.
GPUs
1
Founded
1999
Countries
8
Data Centers
11
Uptime SLA
99.9%
Team Size
10,000+
GPU Marketplace
NVIDIA A100 80GB SXMOn-Demand
Company Profile
Company TypeEnterprise
Provider TypeCloud Provider
Founded1999
HeadquartersRoubaix, France
Legal EntityOVH SAS (OVHcloud)
FundingPrivate
Team Size10,000+
Infrastructure
GPU FleetNVIDIA H100 PCIe, NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe, NVIDIA L40S, NVIDIA Tesla V100, NVIDIA Tesla T4, AMD Radeon Pro W6800
Network FabricEthernet
Connectivity25 Gbps
StorageNVMe
Data Center TierTier 3+, owned and operated data centers with proprietary water-cooling
Bare MetalYes
AvailabilityGeneral Availability
EnterpriseStartupResearchGovernmentSMB
Compute & Deployment
On-DemandYes
Spot / InterruptibleNo
Reserved InstancesYes (monthly and annual commitment options)
Bare MetalYes (dedicated bare metal GPU servers available)
VM-BasedYes (Public Cloud GPU instances are VM-based)
Container-BasedYes (Docker supported on instances)
KubernetesYes (managed Kubernetes via OVHcloud Managed Kubernetes)
Serverless GPUNo
Spin-Up Time2-5 minutes
TerraformYes (official provider on Terraform registry)
GPU Hardware
Latest GenH100 PCIe, L40S
Legacy SupportA100 PCIe, V100, T4
Multi-GPU NodesYes (up to 8x per node)
Max GPUs/Node8
NVLinkNo
InfiniBandYes (HDR 200Gbps)
PCIe vs SXMPCIe only
HGX PlatformNo
Liquid CoolingAir-cooled only
Pricing Model
Per HourYes (primary billing unit)
Per MinuteNo
SubscriptionYes (monthly plans available for some instance types)
Reserved DiscountYes (monthly commitment discounts available, up to ~20-30% off hourly rates)
Spot DiscountNo spot pricing
Public PricingYes
Hidden FeesIP address charges may apply; VAT added for EU customers
Egress ChargesFree within OVH network; tiered pricing for external egress depending on region
Pay-as-you-goYes
Credit SystemYes (prepaid credits available)
Performance & Scaling
Multi-Node TrainingYes (supported via MPI and NCCL on HPC cluster configurations)
Elastic ScalingManual only
Auto ScalingNo
InfiniBandYes (HDR 100Gbps InfiniBand on HPC nodes)
NVSwitchNo
SLA99.9%
Perf IsolationYes (dedicated bare metal GPU nodes available)
Noisy NeighborYes (bare metal options, no sharing)
Developer Experience
OnboardingSelf-service via web console or API; instances can be deployed in minutes
FrameworksSuitable for any standard AI and ML frameworks
SDK LanguagesPython, Go, Node.js, Java, PHP
CLI ToolingOVH CLI and OpenStack-compatible CLI for full instance management
JupyterVia SSH port forwarding or custom setup; not natively integrated
TemplatesPyTorch, TensorFlow, CUDA
DocumentationComprehensive docs with tutorials, API reference, and community guides at docs.ovhcloud.com
API FeaturesOVHcloud Control Panel API, Command Line Interface, SSH key management
Security & Compliance
SecurityCompliant with ISO27001,Regular security updates
ComplianceISO27001, SOC, GDPR compliant, Health data hosting
Founded 1999 — 25+ years of infrastructure experienceEurope's largest cloud provider by revenueISO 27001 certifiedSOC 2 Type IIHDS (Health Data Hosting) certified in FranceOperates 40+ data centers worldwide
Data Center Locations
Coverage
CountriesFrance, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Canada, United States, Australia, Singapore
CitiesRoubaix, Strasbourg, Gravelines, Paris, Frankfurt, London, Warsaw, Beauharnois, Vint Hill VA, Sydney, Singapore
Multi-Region FailoverYes (manual failover across regions)
Latency TiersStandard cloud latency
EuropeNorth AmericaAsia-PacificSouth AmericaAfrica
Compliance Regions
EU Data ResidencyYes (Roubaix, Strasbourg, Gravelines, Frankfurt, Warsaw)
US Gov CloudNo
India RegionNo
Datacenter Locations
Key Strengths
European cloud sovereignty and GDPR compliance
Owned infrastructure with proprietary water-cooling technology
Competitive pricing compared to hyperscalers
Strong bare metal GPU offering
Pan-European footprint with global presence
Known Limitations
GPU portfolio less extensive than AWS, Azure, or GCP
No managed ML platform or MLOps tooling
Limited spot/preemptible GPU instances
Fewer AI-specific managed services compared to hyperscalers
Documentation and support can be inconsistent across regions
Additional Information
Support Options
["OVHcloud Control Panel","API","CLI"]
Community
Active community forum at community.ovhcloud.com; Discord presence; GitHub organization with open-source tools
Green Energy
Committed to carbon neutrality; significant use of renewable energy in European data centers; proprietary water-cooling reduces energy consumption
PUE Rating
1.2
Core Proposition
European-headquartered hyperscale cloud provider offering bare metal and public cloud GPU instances with strong data sovereignty, competitive pricing, and an extensive global network of owned data centers.
Notable Customers
Airbus
Société Générale
Orange
Payment Methods
Credit CardWire TransferPayPalSEPA Direct Debit
Last updated March 2026. Information subject to change.