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9 October 2026
Fireworks vs Baseten: Choosing an Inference Deployment Platform
Both Fireworks and Baseten offer hosted inference and dedicated model deployments. Compare the model formats they accept, serving control, regional placement and work required to move away.
1 October 2026
Together AI Alternatives for EU Data Residency
A roster of per-token providers with European processing, with the region question answered per provider and, where it matters, per model.
18 September 2026
How AI Consultancies Choose LLM APIs for Client Projects
For AI consultancies, selecting an LLM API is about managing deal risk and reselling margins. This guide breaks down how to protect client data, avoid vendor lock-in with OpenAI SDK compatibility, and deploy EU-sovereign models to pass strict enterprise InfoSec audits.
31 August 2026
EU Alternatives to AWS Bedrock and Azure OpenAI
AWS Bedrock and Azure OpenAI offer enterprise familiarity, but hidden egress fees and US CLOUD Act exposure drive up costs and compliance risks. EU-sovereign alternatives deliver strictly GDPR-compliant, OpenAI-compatible infrastructure without the hyperscaler tax.
13 August 2026
Modal vs RunPod for Serverless GPU Inference
Modal and RunPod offer leading serverless GPU platforms, but actual cost is driven by billing mechanics like idle timeouts and cold starts, not just the per-hour rate. This comparison breaks down deployment lock-in, serverless premiums, and strict EU compliance options.
13 August 2026
Hugging Face Inference Endpoints Cost vs Serverless GPU
Hugging Face Inference Endpoints bill by the instance hour, meaning you pay for uptime instead of actual usage. For low-traffic APIs, an always-on endpoint is an expensive overspend. We analyze the duty-cycle crossover where serverless GPUs become the cheaper choice.
12 August 2026
Groq Alternatives in Europe: Fast Inference Inside the EU
While Groq's custom LPUs deliver massive token generation speed, European teams face severe transatlantic network latency that undermines these gains. By hosting models locally on sovereign infrastructure, enterprises recover the Time to First Token gap and ensure GDPR compliance.
3 May 2026
Fireworks and Baseten Alternatives in Europe: A Strategic Guide
US-based managed inference platforms offer excellent developer experiences but fail on EU data sovereignty and cost at scale. Learn how European ML teams are migrating to sovereign infrastructure to maintain compliance and reduce GPU spend.
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