As Equinix Metal approaches its sunset in 2026, many businesses are now staring down a not-so-fun question: Where do we go from here?
We get it. If you've relied on Metal's bare-metal performance, real-time provisioning, and developer control, being told it's time to pack up and move is frustrating at best—and business-threatening at worst.
That's where we come in.
At Summit, our Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform was built with customers like you in mind. We’ve been quietly powering workloads for high-growth companies, compliance-heavy industries, and global apps that need the speed of bare-metal without the drama of big cloud bills or vague support SLAs.
And now? We’re the perfect landing pad for former Equinix Metal users.
First, Let’s Talk About the Metal Sunset
Equinix announced it’s ending Metal by June 30, 2026, moving away from direct IaaS to focus on colocation and interconnection services. It's a strategic decision on their part—but for their customers, it means finding a whole new home for critical infrastructure.
Here’s what customers we’ve spoken to are worried about:
- Replacing high-performance, low-latency infrastructure
- Avoiding cloud lock-in and skyrocketing bills
- Retaining flexibility and control over workloads
- Getting actual support from their provider (crazy, right?)
We’ve designed our IaaS to meet those needs head-on.
Our IaaS Platform: Built to Do the Heavy Lifting
We don’t do cookie-cutter. Our infrastructure is built to be:
- Flexible enough for startups or enterprises
- Secure enough for compliance-heavy verticals
- Reliable enough for “always-on” global platforms
Compute Power That Grows with You
Whether you’re running a steady-state workload or scaling up for bursts (like feature launches or AI model training), our compute infrastructure adapts to your needs with no overcommitment or surprise throttling.
Smarter Storage
Choose from high-performance SAN or object storage that won’t punish you with egress fees. Our customers love the flexibility and pricing predictability.
Fast, Global Network Access
We offer 100% uptime on power and network, backed by 100 Gbps connectivity. For you, that means your services stay snappy, no matter where your users are.
Security & Compliance from the Ground Up
We’re compliant with SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and more. If you’ve got regulatory boxes to check, we’ve got the checklist already done.
Don't Just Take Our Word for It
Case Study: AI Recruiting Platform
A fast-growing AI customer of ours was burning money on AWS as their LLM needs grew. Summit gave them a better-performing, lower-cost home.
"By switching to Summit, we achieved a 30% cost reduction compared to AWS, and with 50% more processing power. Plus our team can talk to a real engineer instead of an AI chatbot."
— CTO, AI Recruiting Platform
But it wasn’t just about saving money. The shift from shared AWS storage to dedicated local storage meant a noticeable boost in performance, helping them get their AI recruiting platform in front of users faster and more reliably.
Case Study: Picsart
When quarantine traffic caused Picsart’s user base to skyrocket, their infrastructure couldn’t keep up and their GCP bill got out of control.
"We received an invoice three times the expected amount, and Google wouldn’t even explain the charge unless we upgraded to enterprise support. With Summit, we get the expert answers and real people, whenever we need them."
— Engineering Lead, Picsart
We helped Picsart deploy new hardware on demand, avoid insane data transfer fees, and architect a hybrid model—using public cloud for burst and Summit for stable, high-volume infrastructure. Today, they’re running AI moderation and image optimization globally with our help.
Why Several Equinix Metal Customers Are Migrating to Summit
Familiar Performance, Better Experience
We deliver similar low-level control and performance—without the friction. If you loved Metal’s direct-to-the-metal feel, we offer the next-best thing with far more personalized support.
You’ll Talk to Real Engineers
Our support isn’t a black box. Need to tweak your configuration? Want help planning your architecture? Someone on our side knows your name and can walk you through it.
Predictable Pricing, Zero Surprises
No random data transfer fees. No multi-page invoices full of mystery line items. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying and what you’re getting. (And we’ll work with your budget.)
Real Results: What This Looks Like in Practice
- 30%+ cost savings for cloud-heavy workloads
- 2x performance per dollar for AI and ML training models
- Global scaling with less complexity and human support
- Fewer outages, faster deploys, and happier engineers
The Bottom Line: We’re an Upgrade, not Replacement
If Equinix Metal going EOL has put you in a tough spot, know this: we’ve done this before, and we’re doing it right now for customers like you.
Whether you’re a SaaS company with tight SLAs, a data-heavy platform with compliance concerns, or an enterprise just tired of vendor gymnastics—we’ve got the infrastructure, the team, and the track record to take care of you.
"Summit made us feel like infrastructure didn’t have to be complicated. We build apps. They build trust."
— Picsart Infrastructure Team
Ready to Explore a New Home?
If you’re leaving Equinix Metal, we'll assess your environment, recommend the right setup, and handle the migration for you.
No pressure. No fluff. Just infrastructure that works built by people who pick up the phone.
Aaron Biggs
Aaron Biggs is a tenured revenue leader with over 15 years in the trenches of sales, operations, and revenue management. He blends high-level strategy with practical, hands-on expertise, offering a balanced perspective valued by colleagues and clients alike.Aaron has served as Summit's Vice President of Revenue since 2022, where he's responsible for customer acquisition, growth, and solution design. Prior to Summit, Aaron honed his skills at tech powerhouses like Google, Lenovo, and Motorola. He combines thoughtful leadership with a data-driven mindset to maximize revenue growth and customer success in the cloud technology infrastructure space.
