Provider Overview
Strengths & Best For
IO.NET is a decentralized GPU network aggregating idle compute from data centers, crypto miners, and consumer hardware — including H100 and A100 — at prices typically well below traditional on-demand GPU cloud providers. The marketplace model enables batch AI inference, LLM training, and distributed workloads at dramatically reduced cost for teams comfortable with variable hardware reliability. A compelling option for crypto-native teams and cost-sensitive developers who can tolerate the trade-offs of a decentralized GPU network.
- Very low prices on H100 and A100
- Large pool of available GPUs
- Decentralized resilience
- Crypto-native billing
Leafcloud is a Dutch sustainable cloud provider that reuses server waste heat to warm buildings, offering GPU compute with 100% renewable energy and GDPR-compliant EU data residency for environmentally conscious AI teams. On-demand billing and a strong sustainability mission make it one of the most genuinely green GPU cloud options in Europe. A top choice for Dutch and EU-based organizations that want to minimize the environmental impact of their AI training and inference workloads.
- Waste heat reuse
- Sustainable compute
- GDPR compliant
- Dutch presence
Live GPU Pricing
Region Coverage
Popular Comparisons
IO.NET — marketplace provider
IO.NET is a decentralized GPU network aggregating idle compute from data centers, crypto miners, and consumer hardware — including H100 and A100 — at prices typically well below traditional on-demand GPU cloud providers. The marketplace model enables batch AI inference, LLM training, and distributed workloads at dramatically reduced cost for teams comfortable with variable hardware reliability. A compelling option for crypto-native teams and cost-sensitive developers who can tolerate the trade-offs of a decentralized GPU network.
Leafcloud — specialist provider
Leafcloud is a Dutch sustainable cloud provider that reuses server waste heat to warm buildings, offering GPU compute with 100% renewable energy and GDPR-compliant EU data residency for environmentally conscious AI teams. On-demand billing and a strong sustainability mission make it one of the most genuinely green GPU cloud options in Europe. A top choice for Dutch and EU-based organizations that want to minimize the environmental impact of their AI training and inference workloads.
Billing model comparison
IO.NET uses a On-demand billing model with a minimum commitment of None. Leafcloud uses On-demand billing with a None minimum. Both providers offer flexible billing options — compare the live pricing table above to find the best rate for your specific GPU model and workload duration.
Which workloads each provider suits best
IO.NET is best suited for: Batch inference, Cost-sensitive training, Crypto-native teams. Its key strengths are very low prices on h100 and a100, large pool of available gpus, decentralized resilience. Leafcloud is best suited for: Sustainability-focused teams, European AI workloads, GDPR-sensitive data. Its key strengths are waste heat reuse, sustainable compute, gdpr compliant. Marketplace providers aggregate GPU supply from multiple sources, often offering the lowest spot rates but with more variable availability and less predictable performance compared to dedicated providers.
Support tiers and region coverage
IO.NET offers Community support across 1 region (Various). Leafcloud offers Standard support across 2 regions (NL, EU). Leafcloud's broader region footprint gives it an advantage for latency-sensitive workloads or teams with data residency requirements in specific geographies.
Provider background: IO.NET vs Leafcloud
IO.NET was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Leafcloud was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Leafcloud has 4 years more operational history than IO.NET, which may matter for teams evaluating provider stability and long-term contract risk. Use the live pricing table above to compare current on-demand and spot rates for specific GPU models, and the region map to verify coverage in your target geography.