Coiled
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What is Coiled
Coiled is a managed cloud service for running Python workloads with Dask on ephemeral clusters, typically on AWS. It targets data scientists and data engineering teams that need to scale notebooks, batch jobs, and pipelines without operating their own distributed compute infrastructure. The product focuses on provisioning and managing Dask clusters, packaging Python environments, and integrating with common Python data tooling. It is not a general-purpose cloud management platform for heterogeneous infrastructure; it is specialized around Dask-based analytics workloads.
Managed Dask cluster operations
Coiled provisions and manages Dask clusters on cloud infrastructure so teams do not need to build and maintain their own scheduler/worker setup. It supports ephemeral clusters that can be created and torn down per workload, which fits interactive analysis and batch execution patterns. This specialization can reduce operational overhead compared with broader cloud management tools that require more infrastructure configuration.
Python environment packaging support
Coiled provides mechanisms to define and ship Python environments to distributed workers, which helps keep local development and remote execution consistent. This is useful for teams that rely on specific library versions and need reproducible execution across runs. It addresses a common pain point in distributed Python execution where dependency drift can cause runtime failures.
Workflow fit for data teams
The service is designed around common data science workflows such as notebooks and Python-based pipelines. It integrates with the Dask ecosystem and typical Python data libraries, aligning with how many teams already develop analytics code. This focus can make adoption simpler than platforms oriented primarily around VM lifecycle management or multi-cloud governance.
Narrow scope beyond Dask
Coiled is primarily oriented to Dask-based Python workloads rather than broad cloud resource governance across many services and runtimes. Organizations looking for policy-driven management of diverse infrastructure (VMs, Kubernetes, multiple clouds, and non-Python stacks) may find the scope limited. It is better viewed as a managed distributed compute service than a full cloud management platform.
Cloud/provider constraints
Coiled’s core value depends on running clusters in a supported cloud environment, and many deployments center on AWS. If an organization requires consistent operation across multiple clouds or on-premises environments, the fit may be weaker than tools designed for multi-environment orchestration. Network, IAM, and data locality requirements can also constrain where clusters can run.
Cost and governance visibility gaps
Because Coiled abstracts cluster provisioning, teams may need additional processes to map usage to internal chargeback/showback and enforce organization-wide governance. Broader cloud management platforms often emphasize centralized policy, approvals, and cost controls across many resource types. Coiled may require complementary tooling or internal controls for enterprise-wide governance needs.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 / month (includes $25 usage credit per month) | $25 monthly usage allowance; access to batch processing, serverless functions, and Dask clusters in your own cloud account; no overage billing on Free tier. |
| Basic | $100 / month | Includes $100 monthly usage allowance; run larger jobs; option to buy additional usage; supports package sync / Docker. |
| Professional | $500 / month | Includes $500 monthly usage allowance; features for pipelines and production jobs (e.g., custom networking, Private PyPI, Spot/ARM support, package sync/Docker); 30-day Professional trial available. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Custom seats/workspaces, usage volume discounts, custom networking and S3/AMI options, SSO, field engineer and enterprise-level support. |
Platform fees (Coiled-managed usage):
- CPU: $0.05 per CPU-hour (billed by the second)
- GPU rates: Nvidia T4 $0.15 / hour; Nvidia L4 $0.25 / hour; Nvidia A10G $0.45 / hour; Nvidia L40S $0.65 / hour; Nvidia A100 $1.00 / hour
Notes:
- Coiled manages platform usage charges; your cloud provider bills compute separately.
- Free tier provides roughly 500 CPU-hours (~$25) of free Coiled-managed usage per month, after which Coiled charges $0.05/CPU-hour for management fees (unless covered by a paid plan).
Seller details
Coiled Computing, Inc.
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https://coiled.io/
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