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Compute Instances

Scalable virtual machines optimized for every workload. Choose from general purpose, compute optimized, memory optimized, and storage optimized instances.

5Instance Categories
20Instance Types
99.9%Uptime SLA
Compute Instances

Choose Your Compute Category

Select the instance type optimized for your specific workload requirements

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General Purpose

B3 Family

Balanced compute, memory, and networking for a wide variety of workloads

Key Features:

  • NVMe Storage
  • Up to 16 Gbps Network
  • Modern CPU Architecture

Best for:

Web applicationsDevelopment environmentsSmall databasesEnterprise apps
6 instance sizes available
b3-8b3-16b3-32+3 more
Starting at$37.08/mo
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Compute Optimized

C3 Family

High-performance compute instances for CPU-intensive workloads

Key Features:

  • 2:1 CPU Ratio
  • High-Performance Processors
  • Enhanced Networking

Best for:

Web serversScientific computingBatch processingGaming servers
4 instance sizes available
c3-4c3-8c3-16+1 more
Starting at$33.07/mo
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Memory Optimized

R3 Family

High memory-to-vCPU ratio for memory-intensive applications

Key Features:

  • 8:1 Memory Ratio
  • High-Performance Memory
  • ECC Support

Best for:

In-memory databasesBig data analyticsHigh-performance databasesData processing
4 instance sizes available
r3-16r3-32r3-64+1 more
Starting at$48.03/mo
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Storage Optimized

I1 Family

Ultra-fast NVMe storage for high IOPS workloads

Key Features:

  • NVMe SSD Storage
  • Ultra-fast IOPS
  • Up to 7.6 TB Storage

Best for:

Big data analyticsHigh-performance databasesSearch enginesData processing
3 instance sizes available
i1-45i1-90i1-180
Starting at$356.24/mo
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Cloud GPU

T2 Family

High-performance NVIDIA Tesla V100S GPUs for AI and machine learning

Key Features:

  • Tesla V100S GPUs
  • Up to 128 GB GPU Memory
  • CUDA & Tensor Cores

Best for:

Machine learningAI inferenceScientific computingData analytics
3 instance sizes available
t2-45t2-90t2-180
Starting at$1,599.70/mo
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Why Choose Our Compute Instances?

Africa-Optimized Performance

Our compute instances are designed and optimized specifically for African workloads with local routing and reduced cross-continent latency.

Premium Compute

Powered by latest generation processors with balanced compute-to-memory ratio for optimal performance across all instance families.

Continental Data Protection

Keep your data within Africa with our continental data centers, helping you achieve compliance with local data protection regulations.

Pan-African Network

All compute instances are connected to our optimized African network backbone, providing the lowest possible latency across the continent.

Vertical & Horizontal Scaling

Scale your instances up or out with ease as your workloads grow, without complex migrations or downtime.

Transparent Pricing

Pay-as-you-go pricing with no hidden fees. Scale your costs with your usage and only pay for what you need.

Instance Comparison

Compare specifications across different compute categories

Category
Family
Instances
vCPUs
Memory
Network
Starting Price
General PurposeBalanced workloads
B3
6sizes
2-64
8-256 GB
500 Mbps - 16 Gbps
$37.08per month
Compute OptimizedCPU-intensive tasks
C3
4sizes
2-16
4-32 GB
250 Mbps - 2 Gbps
$33.07per month
Memory OptimizedMemory-intensive apps
R3
4sizes
2-16
16-128 GB
500 Mbps - 4 Gbps
$48.03per month
Storage OptimizedHigh IOPS workloads
I1
3sizes
8-32
45-180 GB
1-8 Gbps
$356.24per month
Cloud GPUAI/ML workloads
T2
3sizes
15-60
45-180 GB
2-10 Gbps
$1,599.70per month

Getting Started

Launch your compute instance in 4 simple steps

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Choose Your Instance Type

Select the compute category that best fits your workload requirements

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Configure Your Instance

Pick the instance size, operating system, and additional storage options

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Deploy & Launch

Review your configuration and launch your instance in minutes

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Scale as Needed

Monitor performance and scale up or down based on your requirements

Ready to Launch Your Compute Instance?

Choose from our range of optimized compute instances and get started in minutes. Scale up or down as your needs change with our flexible pricing model.