Akash Network is the world’s first decentralized cloud computing marketplace. A global network of providers compete to provide you with high-performance compute and GPU resources at up to 85% lower cost than traditional cloud providers.
In 60 Seconds
Instead of paying AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure for servers, you can:
- Deploy your applications on a global network of independent providers
- Save up to 85% compared to traditional cloud providers (compare pricing)
- Get censorship-resistant infrastructure
- Support a decentralized internet
It’s real cloud computing, but open, permissionless, and affordable.
How It Works
1. You Deploy
Define what resources your app needs in a simple YAML file (CPU, RAM, storage, GPU, and more).
2. Providers Bid
Independent cloud providers around the world compete to host your application by submitting bids.
3. You Choose
Pick the best offer based on price, location, and provider reputation.
4. Your App Runs
Your application runs on the provider’s infrastructure. You pay per block, and can close anytime.
Why Use Akash?
Lower Costs
Save up to 85% compared to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. No surprise bills. Pay only for what you use, with resources priced at exact sizes (need 1.36GB RAM? Get exactly that, not just 2GB or 4GB tiers).
Censorship Resistant
No single entity can shut down your application. Deploy anywhere, anytime.
High Performance
Access to high-end GPUs and compute at fraction of the cost. Perfect for AI/ML workloads.
Flexible Access
Start with our trial (credit card, $100 free credits, 30 days) or go permissionless with your own wallet (no KYC, use AKT or USDC).
Note: Trial deployments have a 24-hour maximum duration per deployment, but you can redeploy as many times as you want within your 30-day trial period.
Global Network
Providers in 85+ countries. Deploy close to your users for better performance.
What Can You Deploy?
Anything that runs in a Docker container:
Web Applications
- Static websites
- Web apps (React, Vue, Angular)
- APIs and microservices
- WordPress, Ghost, custom CMSs
Databases
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
- Redis, Elasticsearch
- Replicated databases
- Backup servers
AI & Machine Learning
- Model training
- Inference servers
- Jupyter notebooks
- LLMs and diffusion models
Game Servers
- Minecraft, Valheim, ARK
- Private game servers
- Test environments
Development Tools
- CI/CD pipelines
- Development environments
- Testing infrastructure
- Build servers
Key Concepts
Deployment
A deployment is your application definition—what resources you need and how your application should run.
Provider
A provider is an independent cloud operator offering computing resources on Akash.
Bid
A bid is an offer from a provider to host your deployment at a specific price.
Lease
A lease is the active agreement between you and a provider. Once accepted, your deployment runs on their infrastructure.
SDL
The Stack Definition Language (SDL) is a YAML format that describes your deployment—similar to Docker Compose.
AKT
AKT is Akash’s native cryptocurrency used for payments, staking, and governance.
How Akash is Different
| Feature | Traditional Cloud | Akash - Trial | Akash - Wallet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | High, fixed pricing | $100 free credits | Up to 85% cheaper, market-driven |
| Access | Credit card + KYC | Credit card (KYC for verification) | No KYC, permissionless |
| Payment | Credit card monthly | Credit card | Crypto (AKT or USDC) |
| Setup | Complicated | Sign up in 10 minutes | Install wallet, buy AKT |
| Deployment Limit | None | 24 hours per deployment | None |
| Control | Vendor lock-in | Choose your provider | Full blockchain control |
| Censorship | Can be shut down | Censorship-resistant | Censorship-resistant |
Common Use Cases
Developers
Deploy production applications, side projects, and development environments without breaking the bank.
AI/ML Engineers
Train models and run inference on high-end GPUs at a fraction of cloud costs.
Gamers & Content Creators
Host private game servers for friends without expensive VPS bills.
Web3 Projects
Run decentralized infrastructure—nodes, indexers, APIs—on decentralized cloud.
Startups
Reduce cloud costs significantly while scaling your application.
Is Akash Right for You?
Perfect for:
- Production web applications and APIs
- GPU-intensive workloads (AI/ML, inference, training)
- High-performance computing workloads
- Cost-sensitive production deployments
- Censorship-resistant infrastructure
- Containerized applications
- Decentralized applications (dApps)
- Game servers and private infrastructure
Getting Started
Ready to deploy your first application on Akash? Choose your path:
Start with Trial (Easiest)
- Quick Start - Free Trial - Deploy in under 10 minutes with $100 free credits
Use Your Own Wallet (Advanced)
- Console with Wallet - Visual interface, no time limits
- CLI with Wallet - Command-line power
Learn More
- Core Concepts - Understand how Akash works
Questions?
- Discord - Join our community Discord
- Documentation - Browse the full documentation
- GitHub - Report issues and get support
