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OVHcloud alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll VPS and cloud server providers

Top picks

  • Hetzner logo

    Best overall

    Hetzner

    Cloud starting price: From €5.99/month excl. VAT

  • Al

    Best free option

    Alibaba Cloud

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave OVHcloud: large catalogue that is hard to navigate, and control panel and support are less polished than developer clouds. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces OVHcloud, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Hetzner currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Hetzner logoHetznerPaidFrom €5.99/month excl. VATNoWeb8 of 868.8
2Vultr logoVultrPaid—NoWeb5 of 559.6
3Linode logoLinodePaid—NoWeb4 of 459.4
4DigitalOcean Droplets logoDigitalOcean DropletsPaid$4 a month (512 MiB, 1 vCPU)NoWeb, Linux6 of 655.9
5Amazon Lightsail logoAmazon LightsailPaid$5 USD/monthNoWeb, Linux, Windows8 of 854.5
6IONOS logoIONOSPaid$1 a month for 1 year (Plus), then $14 a monthNoWeb9 of 950.0
7AlAlibaba CloudFree plan + paid—NoWeb4 of 442.3
  1. Hetzner logo

    1. HetznerTop pick

    Best for: Developers and self-hosters who want cheap, fast servers in Europe and can manage Linux

    PaidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from OVHcloud

    Another European provider with very competitive cloud and dedicated server prices.

    Pros

    • Some of the lowest cloud and dedicated server prices around
    • Owns its European data centre parks
    • Server Auction for refurbished dedicated machines
    • Hourly-billed cloud with API, CLI and Terraform support

    Cons

    • Few managed services such as databases or Kubernetes
    • US and Singapore locations cost more and only offer cloud products
    • Unmanaged by default, so security and updates are your job
    Visit Hetzner Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Hetzner a good OVHcloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Founded
    1997, Germany
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hetzner.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud starting price
    From €5.99/month excl. VAT
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hetzner.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Dedicated server starting price
    From €59.00/month excl. VAT
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hetzner.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud locations
    Germany, Finland, US (2), Singapore
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.hetzner.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data centres
    Owns parks in Nuremberg, Falkenstein and Helsinki
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.hetzner.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From €5.99/month excl. VAT (Cost-Optimized cloud)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hetzner.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Regular Performance plan
    From €6.49/month excl. VAT
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hetzner.com(opens source in a new tab)
    General Purpose plan
    From €43.49/month excl. VAT (dedicated vCPUs)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hetzner.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Vultr logo

    2. Vultr

    Best for: Developers wanting hourly cloud servers or GPUs close to users in many regions

    PaidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from OVHcloud

    Hourly cloud servers in many more global regions with a cleaner dashboard.

    Pros

    • Wide choice of regions worldwide
    • Bare metal and cloud GPUs alongside regular VMs
    • Custom ISO uploads and one-click marketplace apps
    • API, open-source CLI and Terraform provider

    Cons

    • Servers are unmanaged; you handle updates and security
    • Pricier than budget hosts like Contabo for the same RAM
    Visit Vultr Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Vultr a good OVHcloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Servers launched
    Over 80 million
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.vultr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer tools
    API, CLI, Terraform provider and SDKs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.vultr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CLI licence
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Custom ISO
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.vultr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    The Constant Company, LLC
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.vultr.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Linode logo

    3. Linode

    Best for: Developers who want simple, predictable cloud servers plus managed Kubernetes and databases

    PaidWeb

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from OVHcloud

    Developer-friendly cloud with simple bundled pricing, now part of Akamai.

    Pros

    • Bundled pricing that includes transfer with each plan
    • Managed Kubernetes, databases and object storage
    • Long-standing docs, API and CLI

    Cons

    • Rebranding to Akamai Cloud spreads docs across two sites
    • Costs more than budget hosts like Hetzner or Contabo
    • Fewer managed services than AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
    Visit Linode Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Linode a good OVHcloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Owner
    Akamai
    Checked Nov 8, 2026linode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Kubernetes
    Linode Kubernetes Engine (managed)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026linode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing
    CPU, transfer, storage and RAM bundled
    Checked Nov 8, 2026linode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud credits
    Up to US$5,000 for qualifying businesses
    Checked Nov 8, 2026linode.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. DigitalOcean Droplets logo

    4. DigitalOcean Droplets

    Best for: Developers who want a simple, well-documented VPS with predictable monthly pricing.

    PaidWeb, Linux

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from OVHcloud

    Simple Linux VMs from a few dollars a month with generous included transfer, clear docs and a tidy control panel.

    Pros

    • Clear flat pricing with included transfer
    • Easy control panel and API
    • Managed databases, Kubernetes and storage alongside
    • Excellent tutorials and docs

    Cons

    • Pricier per core and RAM than budget European hosts
    • Fewer regions than the large clouds
    • Backups cost extra as a percentage of the Droplet price
    Visit DigitalOcean Droplets Compare with OVHcloudDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is DigitalOcean Droplets a good OVHcloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $4 a month (512 MiB, 1 vCPU)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026digitalocean.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Included transfer
    From 500 GiB/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026digitalocean.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Backups
    20% (weekly) or 30% (daily) of Droplet cost
    Checked Nov 8, 2026digitalocean.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Inbound bandwidth
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026digitalocean.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Snapshots
    $0.06 per GB/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026digitalocean.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing
    Per second, 60-second or $0.01 minimum
    Checked Nov 8, 2026digitalocean.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Amazon Lightsail logo

    5. Amazon Lightsail

    Best for: People who want a predictable-price VPS that can grow into the wider AWS ecosystem.

    PaidWeb, Linux, Windows

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from OVHcloud

    Fixed-price VPS bundles on AWS with a static IP included, and an easy path to the rest of AWS when you grow.

    Pros

    • Fixed monthly bundles including transfer
    • Static IP and DNS management included
    • Windows server plans available
    • Easy path to other AWS services

    Cons

    • Lower specs for the price than budget VPS hosts
    • Smaller transfer allowances in some Asian regions
    • AWS account and billing can be complex
    Visit Amazon Lightsail Compare with OVHcloudDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.353
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Amazon Lightsail a good OVHcloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Starting price (with IPv4)
    $5 USD/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows plans
    From $9.50 USD/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Static IP
    Included in all plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free tier
    Yes, under AWS Free Tier
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $3.50 a month (IPv6-only Linux bundle)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Linux plan with IPv4
    From $5 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows plan
    From $9.50 a month (with IPv4)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, under the AWS Free Tier
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. IONOS logo

    6. IONOS

    Best for: Small businesses wanting domain, hosting, email and support from one large provider

    PaidWeb

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from OVHcloud

    German provider with a similar mix of hosting, VPS, dedicated servers and cloud.

    Pros

    • Domain, SSL and email included with hosting plans
    • Personal consultant alongside 24/7 support
    • Range runs from shared hosting up to VPS, dedicated servers and cloud

    Cons

    • Renewal prices are well above the introductory rate
    • Lowest prices need a one-year term
    • Control panel is custom, not cPanel
    Visit IONOS Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is IONOS a good OVHcloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 9 verified
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ionos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Included with hosting
    SSL certificate, domain and email
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ionos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Uptime guarantee
    99.99%
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ionos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Traffic
    Unlimited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ionos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Support
    Personal consultant
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ionos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $1 a month for 1 year (Plus), then $14 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ionos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Essential plan
    $4 a month for 1 year, then $8 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ionos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter plan
    $6 a month for 1 year, then $10 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ionos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ultimate plan
    $10 a month for 1 year, then $18 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ionos.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Al

    7. Alibaba Cloud

    Best for: Businesses that need cloud hosting in mainland China or broad coverage across Asia

    Free plan + paidWeb

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from OVHcloud

    Broad cloud with many regions in China and Southeast Asia plus managed databases and AI services.

    Pros

    • Strong presence in China and Southeast Asia
    • Pay-as-you-go, subscription and preemptible billing
    • Full range of compute, database, storage and AI services
    • Trial credits and always-free tier products

    Cons

    • Fewer regions in North America and Europe than AWS or Azure
    • Product names and console can feel unfamiliar to AWS users
    • Hosting in mainland China needs ICP registration
    Visit Alibaba Cloud Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Alibaba Cloud a good OVHcloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    USD 90 ECS credits for 3 months
    Checked Nov 8, 2026alibabacloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing
    Pay-as-you-go or subscription
    Checked Nov 8, 2026alibabacloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Regions
    31 regions, 106 zones
    Checked Nov 8, 2026alibabacloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    ECS uptime SLA
    99.975% per instance
    Checked Nov 8, 2026alibabacloud.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best OVHcloud alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Hetzner logo

Best OVHcloud alternative for most people

Hetzner

Another European provider with very competitive cloud and dedicated server prices.

Al

Best OVHcloud alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Alibaba Cloud

Broad cloud with many regions in China and Southeast Asia plus managed databases and AI services.

Amazon Lightsail logo

Best OVHcloud alternative for Windows

Amazon Lightsail

Fixed-price VPS bundles on AWS with a static IP included, and an easy path to the rest of AWS when you grow.

DigitalOcean Droplets logo

Best OVHcloud alternative for Linux

DigitalOcean Droplets

Simple Linux VMs from a few dollars a month with generous included transfer, clear docs and a tidy control panel.

Vultr logo

Best OVHcloud alternative for working in the browser

Vultr

Hourly cloud servers in many more global regions with a cleaner dashboard.

OVHcloud alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to OVHcloud?

Hetzner ranks first right now. Another European provider with very competitive cloud and dedicated server prices. Vultr and Linode follow it in our ranking.

OVHcloud vs Hetzner: what's the difference?

Both OVHcloud and Hetzner are paid products. Verified prices: OVHcloud From $4.54/month (VPS-1), Hetzner From €5.99/month excl. VAT. Both run on Web.

Is OVHcloud free?

OVHcloud is a paid product. VPS starting price: From $4.54/month (VPS-1); Starting price: From $4.54 a month (VPS-1); VPS-2 plan: From $8.50 a month; VPS-3 plan: From $12.32 a month. Checked on OVHcloud's own site, November 2026.

How much do OVHcloud alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked OVHcloud alternatives: Hetzner, From €5.99/month excl. VAT; DigitalOcean Droplets, $4 a month (512 MiB, 1 vCPU); Amazon Lightsail, $5 USD/month; IONOS, $1 a month for 1 year (Plus), then $14 a month. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to OVHcloud?

Yes. Alibaba Cloud (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to OVHcloud?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which OVHcloud alternatives work on Linux?

DigitalOcean Droplets and Amazon Lightsail run on Linux.

Why do people switch from OVHcloud?

The complaints we hear most: large catalogue that is hard to navigate; control panel and support are less polished than developer clouds; VPS bandwidth is capped once some regional monthly quotas are reached.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces OVHcloud, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.