Provision first, migrate second
Bring up the Incognito VPS server while your Paperspace instance is still serving. Nothing is disrupted and you can take as long as the initial sync needs.
GPU clouds · USA · 2014
An alternative to Paperspace
A notebooks-first GPU cloud, now part of DigitalOcean, popular for its Gradient managed ML workflows.
Answer
Incognito VPS serves as an alternative to Paperspace for those who prefer hosting without identity checks. Operating across 16 locations, Incognito VPS requires only an email and accepts twelve cryptocurrencies, with plans starting at $4.00 per month. However, Paperspace’s Gradient managed notebooks are more user-friendly than raw SSH for immediate training—no infrastructure setup needed.
What they do better
Gradient’s managed notebook and workflow experience is much more polished than raw SSH access if you want to start training without touching infrastructure.
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 Paperspace does not
- 01
Twelve cryptocurrencies including Monero — Paperspace takes cards only
- 02
No KYC, token-only signup
- 03
Offshore jurisdictions rather than a US/EU DigitalOcean footprint
- 04
Full root on bare metal, not a managed notebook sandbox
§02 Side by side
Incognito VPS and Paperspace, feature by feature
| Incognito VPS | Paperspace | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Distributed · 8 jurisdictions | USA |
| Identity required | None | Full KYC |
| Cryptocurrency | Native · 12 coins | Not accepted |
| Monero | Yes | No |
| Locations | 16 | 3 |
| Bare metal | Yes | Yes |
| GPU compute | Yes | Yes |
| Entry price | $4.00/mo | $8.00/mo |
| Five Eyes country | No | Yes |
Figures for Paperspace 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 If something here is out of date, tell us at [email protected] and we will correct it — an inaccurate comparison helps nobody.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 Paperspace
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 Paperspace’s 3, 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 Paperspace?
Your reason matters. If Paperspace's identity verification pushed you away, Incognito VPS has no KYC and runs in 16 locations from $4.00 monthly. But if you seek larger scale or advanced features, consider Paperspace's Gradient—its managed workflows are smoother for quick starts.
02 Is Incognito VPS cheaper than Paperspace?
Incognito VPS starts at $4.00 per month; Paperspace starts at about $8.00. Compare comparable tiers, since entry-level specifications differ substantially.
03 How do I migrate from Paperspace?
Provision the target environment first, sync data via rsync or database replication, lower your DNS TTL 48 hours in advance, then switch. Expect minutes of downtime, not hours. Our migration guide provides the full sequence.
04 When should I stay with Paperspace?
Gradient’s managed notebooks and workflows are considerably more polished than raw SSH. If that managed experience is essential, Paperspace remains the better option.
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