Equinix Metal
On-demand bare metal in 25 global metros
Equinix Metal (formerly Packet) offers on-demand bare metal servers in 25 global metros within 60 seconds. ARM and x86 hardware, hourly billing, and direct cross-connects to cloud providers.
Pros
- 60-second provisioning of bare metal
- 25 global metros including interconnect with cloud providers
- ARM and x86 options
Cons
- Enterprise pricing — expensive for small workloads
- Complex networking setup
Best For
Enterprises needing on-demand bare metal at specific global metros with direct cloud provider interconnects
Pricing
Starter
or €500/yr
- Core features included
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