GPU clouds · USA · 2014
Incognito VPS vs Paperspace
A notebooks-first GPU cloud, now part of DigitalOcean, popular for its Gradient managed ML workflows.
Answer
The core difference between Incognito VPS and Paperspace is identity checks and reach. Incognito VPS takes no ID and runs in 8 regions; Paperspace demands full KYC and is present in 3. For managed ML workflows, Gradient's notebook and pipeline tools beat plain SSH when you want to skip infrastructure setup.
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.
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
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 If something here is out of date, tell us at [email protected] and we will correct it — an inaccurate comparison helps nobody.
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.
Frequently asked questions
01 What does Paperspace do better than Incognito VPS?
Gradient’s managed notebooks and workflows are considerably more polished than raw SSH. If you want to start training without touching infrastructure, Paperspace’s managed experience is a genuine advantage.
02 Does Paperspace require identity verification?
Paperspace requires full identity verification. Incognito VPS requires none — no name, email, phone, or document at any point during signup or checkout.
03 Does Paperspace accept Monero?
No, Paperspace does not accept crypto. Incognito VPS settles payments natively in XMR and supports twelve other coins.
04 Should I switch from Paperspace to Incognito VPS?
Choose Incognito VPS if you need hosting with no identity layer, crypto-only settlement, or a jurisdiction Paperspace does not cover. Stay with Paperspace if you value Gradient’s managed notebook and workflow experience, which is much more polished than raw SSH access if you want to start training without touching infrastructure — that is a genuine advantage we acknowledge.
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