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Modal vs PaperNodes
Serverless AI/GPU workloads, not suited for persistent game servers
ModalServerless cloud for AI and GPU workloads in Python
PaperNodesWe, offer premium server hosting for Minecraft, Discord Bots and more! Explore our cheap reliable premium hosting plans.Which to pick
Pick Modal if you want…
- Serverless GPU-accelerated AI workloads
Pick PaperNodes if you want…
- Low-cost, high-performance game server hosting
Side by side
- What it is
- Modal:Modal provides serverless cloud infrastructure for building, training, and serving Python AI workloads with on-demand GPU and CPU compute.
- PaperNodes:PaperNodes provides affordable, high-uptime game server hosting with premium hardware and DDoS protection.
- Best for
- Modal:Serverless GPU-accelerated AI workloads
- PaperNodes:Low-cost, high-performance game server hosting
- Who it’s for
- Modal:AI engineers and data scientists building scalable Python models and pipelines
- PaperNodes:Gamers and developers who need reliable multiplayer game servers.
- Pricing
- Modal:Freemium
- PaperNodes:Freemium
- Plans
- Modal:Starter $0 + compute · Team $250 + compute
- PaperNodes:BunggeCord € 1 per month · Pig Plan € 4 per month · Cow Plan € 6 per month · Goat Plan € 8 per month · Enderman Plan € 9 per month
- Works with
- Modal:Python, GCP Marketplace
- PaperNodes:—
Modal features
- Pay-per-second billing. Charges only for actual CPU, GPU, memory, and network usage, billed by the second.
- Instant autoscaling. Containers spin up/down in 1-2 seconds based on request volume.
- GPU-focused compute. Supports a range of Nvidia GPUs (A100, H100, RTX PRO 6000, etc.) with per-second pricing.
- Python-first containers. Deploy any containerized Python app, ideal for inference, training, and data pipelines.
- Integrated notebooks & sandboxes. Serverless notebooks and sandboxes that burst resources only when needed.
- Enterprise features. Custom domains, static IP proxy, RBAC, SSO, audit logs, and HIPAA compliance.
PaperNodes features
- Premium Hardware. DDR5 RAM with AMD Ryzen 9 CPUs and NVMe RAID 1 storage for fast data access.
- DDoS Protection. Layer 3-7 protection up to ~6 Tbps using Pletx/SmartMitigate.
- Super Quick Setup. Servers are provisioned in minutes, or under 24 hours if delayed.
- 24/7 Support. Round-the-clock help via Discord with average response under 20 minutes.
- Easy Control Panel. Web UI for managing server settings, mods and plugins.
- Multiple Game Support. Hosts Minecraft, Mindustry, Unturned, Terraria, RimWorld, Alt:V, Discord bots and more.
Modal vs PaperNodes FAQ
Is Modal or PaperNodes free?+
Modal has a free plan (Starter) and paid plans. PaperNodes has a free plan; paid plans start at €1/month (BunggeCord).
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