Paperspace (DigitalOcean) GPU rental pricing
DigitalOcean · specialist neocloud · billed per hour / per second
Paperspace (DigitalOcean) is a specialist neocloud that publishes per-hour prices for 8 GPU models. Its cheapest is the NVIDIA L40S at $1.57/hr on-demand. DigitalOcean acquired Paperspace. Newer GPU Droplets and legacy Paperspace machines are separate price lists. Figures here use the DigitalOcean GPU Droplets list (per GPU from 8-GPU HGX nodes) plus MI300X. New DigitalOcean accounts often get a promo credit (~$200); legacy Paperspace has a free low-end notebook tier.
Source: DigitalOcean pricing. Data as of June 2026.
Paperspace (DigitalOcean) GPU prices
| GPU | VRAM | On-demand /hr | spot /hr | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA L40S | 48GB GDDR6 | $1.57/hr | — | DigitalOcean GPU Droplet. |
| NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada | 48GB GDDR6 | $1.57/hr | — | DigitalOcean GPU Droplet. |
| NVIDIA RTX A6000 | 48GB GDDR6 | $1.89/hr | — | Legacy Paperspace machine. |
| AMD Instinct MI300X | 192GB HBM3 | $1.99/hr | — | DigitalOcean GPU Droplet (12-mo reserved $1.88). |
| NVIDIA V100 | 16GB / 32GB HBM2 | $2.30/hr | — | Legacy Paperspace machine. |
| NVIDIA A100 80GB | 80GB HBM2e | $3.18/hr | — | Legacy Paperspace machine ($3.18; 3-yr $1.15). |
| NVIDIA H100 SXM | 80GB HBM3 | $3.39/hr | — | DigitalOcean GPU Droplet (HGX, per GPU); 12-mo reserved $2.50. |
| NVIDIA H200 | 141GB HBM3e | $3.44/hr | — | DigitalOcean GPU Droplet (HGX, per GPU). |
Source: DigitalOcean pricing page. Data as of June 2026.
Source: DigitalOcean pricing. Snapshot June 2026 — cloud GPU prices change weekly; verify on the provider's pricing page before relying on a figure.
Cost pros & cons
Where Paperspace (DigitalOcean) saves money
- Simple DigitalOcean console
- Reserved discounts
- Offers AMD MI300X/MI350X
Watch-outs
- Two confusing price lists
- No A100/L4/consumer cards on GPU Droplets
- Mid-pack pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does Paperspace (DigitalOcean) charge to rent a GPU?
Paperspace (DigitalOcean)'s cheapest published GPU is the NVIDIA L40S at $1.57/hr on-demand; it lists prices for 8 GPU models. DigitalOcean acquired Paperspace. Newer GPU Droplets and legacy Paperspace machines are separate price lists. Figures here use the DigitalOcean GPU Droplets list (per GPU from 8-GPU HGX nodes) plus MI300X. Snapshot June 2026 — cloud GPU prices change weekly; verify on the provider's pricing page before relying on a figure.
Does Paperspace (DigitalOcean) have a free tier or credits?
New DigitalOcean accounts often get a promo credit (~$200); legacy Paperspace has a free low-end notebook tier.
How is Paperspace (DigitalOcean) billed?
Paperspace (DigitalOcean) bills per hour / per second. DigitalOcean acquired Paperspace. Newer GPU Droplets and legacy Paperspace machines are separate price lists. Figures here use the DigitalOcean GPU Droplets list (per GPU from 8-GPU HGX nodes) plus MI300X.
Is Paperspace (DigitalOcean) cheaper than the hyperscalers?
Paperspace (DigitalOcean) is a specialist neocloud and is generally far cheaper than AWS, GCP or Azure for the same GPU.
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Source & accuracy
Figures are a dated snapshot from DigitalOcean's pricing page (as of June 2026). Cloud GPU pricing is volatile and varies by region and discounts — verify on the vendor's page before renting. See our methodology. This is an informational comparison, not a quote.
Last updated: 2026-06-21