Provision first, migrate second
Bring up the Incognito VPS server while your Lambda instance is still serving. Nothing is disrupted and you can take as long as the initial sync needs.
GPU clouds · USA · 2012
An alternative to Lambda
A specialist AI cloud running large H100 and B200 clusters, widely used for serious training runs.
Answer
Incognito VPS is an alternative to Lambda for users who need hosting without identity verification. Incognito VPS operates in 16 locations with token-only accounts and twelve-coin crypto settlement, from $4.00 per month. Lambda remains the better choice where cluster scale matters: multi-node InfiniBand fabrics for large distributed training are their core competence and not ours.
What they do better
Lambda operates at a cluster scale we do not — multi-node InfiniBand fabrics for large distributed training are their core competence and not ours.
We list what every competitor does better than us. A comparison with no concession is an advertisement.
§01 Where we differ
Four things Incognito VPS does that Lambda does not
- 01
Crypto payment with no KYC, no wire transfer, no corporate forms
- 02
Offshore jurisdictions rather than US-only
- 03
Self-service token signup instead of sales-led onboarding
- 04
Single-GPU plans from $119/mo with no minimum commitment
§02 Side by side
Incognito VPS and Lambda, feature by feature
| Incognito VPS | Lambda | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Distributed · 8 jurisdictions | USA |
| Identity required | None | Full KYC |
| Cryptocurrency | Native · 12 coins | Not accepted |
| Monero | Yes | No |
| Locations | 16 | 1 |
| Bare metal | Yes | Yes |
| GPU compute | Yes | Yes |
| Entry price | $4.00/mo | $430.00/mo |
| Five Eyes country | No | Yes |
Figures for Lambda are taken from their published pricing and documentation and were last checked on 2026-08-13. If something here is out of date, tell us at [email protected] and we will correct it — an inaccurate comparison helps nobody.
§03 Switching over
Moving from Lambda
Lower the TTL 48 hours ahead
Drop DNS records to a 300-second TTL two days before the cutover. This is the step everyone skips and everyone regrets.
Cut over and verify
Final rsync, promote the database replica, update DNS. Wait 72 hours and watch the old logs before destroying anything.
Where Incognito VPS operates
16 locations against Lambda’s 1, 8 of ours chosen for their legal properties rather than their latency. Each location page publishes the statutes behind its claims and an explicit account of what it does not protect against.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01 What is the best alternative to Lambda?
That depends on your reason for switching. If the full-KYC identity requirement is the issue, Incognito VPS asks for no identity and runs 16 locations from $4.00 a month. If you are motivated by cost or a capability Lambda lacks, this page honestly compares our relative strengths.
02 Is Incognito VPS cheaper than Lambda?
Incognito VPS starts at $4.00/month; Lambda starts around $430.00, but the entry specs differ a lot—compare like for like.
03 How do I migrate from Lambda?
Provision the new server, sync with rsync or a DB replica, lower DNS TTL 48 hours ahead, then switch. Expect minutes of downtime. Our migration guide covers the details.
04 When should I stay with Lambda?
Lambda's advantage is cluster scale. Multi-node InfiniBand fabrics for large distributed training are their core competence, not ours.
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