Paperspace

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ML platform · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Paperspace, now part of DigitalOcean, provides cloud GPUs and the Gradient platform to develop notebooks, train models, deploy inference endpoints, and run Core virtual desktops. It emphasizes fast paths from proof-of-concept notebooks to production ML deployments on NVIDIA hardware.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

Official website

Category: ML platform
Free access: Individual Free Gradient plan at $0 plus hourly utilization for paid GPU instances
API access: Paperspace REST API and CLI documented on DigitalOcean for programmatic machine, notebook, and deployment control

Is Paperspace right for you?

A good fit for

ML engineers, researchers, and startups who need on-demand GPU notebooks and deployment infrastructure without managing their own clusters.

Before you choose

Platform plans bill a monthly fee plus per-hour instance utilization; higher tiers add storage, support, and private deployment options.

Overview

Paperspace combines notebook-first ML development with scalable GPU infrastructure, now surfaced alongside DigitalOcean AI products for builders moving from experiments to hosted models.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Gradient workflow	Homepage outlines develop, train, and deploy steps using notebooks, machines, and deployment endpoints.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
GPU focus	Site markets NVIDIA H100 and broader GPU catalog through DigitalOcean after the Paperspace acquisition.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Core desktops	Core product line offers cloud-hosted Linux and Windows workstations for ML and graphics workloads.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Paperspace pricing & plans

Free

Free tier plus utilization costs on paid instances

Projects: Public projects with 5GB storage and 12-hour auto-shutdown
Instances: Basic instances billed per hour outside free allowances

Pro

$8.00 /mo

$8 per month plus utilization on paid instances

Storage: 15GB storage with configurable auto-shutdown
Projects: Private projects and mid-range instance access

Growth

$39.00 /mo

$39 per month plus utilization on paid instances

Storage: 50GB storage on the Growth platform plan
Support: Expert support listed for Growth tier

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Paperspace used for?

Does Paperspace have a free plan?

Individual Free Gradient plan at $0 plus hourly utilization for paid GPU instances. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Paperspace cost?

The listed monthly price is $8.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Paperspace through an API?

Paperspace REST API and CLI documented on DigitalOcean for programmatic machine, notebook, and deployment control. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Platform plans bill a monthly fee plus per-hour instance utilization; higher tiers add storage, support, and private deployment options.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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