Question 1

How much cheaper is ComputePortal compared to AWS?

Accepted Answer

ComputePortal pricing is approximately 30% below equivalent AWS instances. Savings vary by configuration — you can compare live on our pricing page.

Question 2

How does billing work?

Accepted Answer

Billing is monthly, paid one month in advance. Your card on file is charged automatically on renewal. You receive an invoice 10 days before each renewal date.

Question 3

What happens if my renewal payment fails?

Accepted Answer

Compute stops immediately if a renewal charge fails. There is no retry window. To resume, you make a new purchase at the current spot rate shown on the site.

Question 4

Can I deploy using the CLI?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Install the CLI with `curl -fsSL https://install.computeportal.io | sh`, authenticate with your API token, and deploy with `cpctl deploy --image --name `.

Question 5

Can I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can cancel at any time from your dashboard. Your compute continues running until the end of the period already paid for, then stops. No refund is issued for the remaining period.

Question 6

Is ComputePortal suitable for AI and GPU workloads?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ComputePortal offers GPU-enabled instances including NVIDIA RTX 5090, H100, A100, and Grace Blackwell configurations — all priced below major cloud providers.