Paperspace

Paperspace is a New York City-based company that has developed a platform that uses cloud computing and machine learning so users can develop and deploy applications for their own uses. The platform can be used by individuals, small- and mid-sized businesses, and enterprises. It was founded in 2014 with the stated goal of allowing users to build applications with ease, such as those that use machine learning or 3D graphics.

Users can sign up to use Paperspace by creating an account or logging in with their Google or GitHub account. It uses graphics processing units (GPU) and intelligence processing units (IPU) computing, which enables users to build compute-intensive applications.

Paperspace's Gradient platform is designed to build and scale machine learning applications. It has three main features: Notebooks, Workflows, and Deployments.

Notebooks is a feature used for the exploration of digital libraries or datasets to gain insights. Workflows can be used to automate tasks such as preprocessing, training, or testing of applications. The Deployments feature is used to launch applications.

Gradient Intro

Paperspace's other platform, Core, is designed for high-performance cloud computing. Users can download the app onto a desktop using Windows, Mac, or Linux to gain access to collaboration tools. According to the company, Core offers on-demand limitless computing power. The platform allows for 3D applications and instant provisioning. Optional add-ons are available, including shared drives and access to a VPN.

The products developed by Paperspace have been used for the following:

• The advancement of medical imaging
• The acceleration of deep learning for researchers
• Rendering graphics for studios

Each of Paperspace's platforms has different pricing options. Gradient has a freemium option, followed by two tiers that increase in price ($8 and $39 per month, respectively) and features. Enterprises can contact Paperspace to develop a custom plan.

The Core platform is priced according to whether the user wants central processing units (CPU) or GPUs and how much of them they want. There are standard and dedicated options for GPU that vary in price. There are also options to be billed for add-ons, such as private networking and templates.

An example of Paperspace's pricing