Starter
$1.67/mo
Renewal price not listed
- 1 site only
- 1 GB SSD storage
- Unlimited free SSL
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
OVHcloud
Cloud serverSelf-managedNorth AmericaEuropeAsiaOceania
OVHcloud offers cloud servers for developers who run their own servers and pay by the hour, priced in the middle for its type.
From $5.50/mo. We have no confirmed renewal price. As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
From
$5.50/mo
Renewal price not confirmed, so no 3-year total
Where its servers are
OVHcloud has data centres in 4 regions. The shaded areas are regions, not exact cities.
- North America
- Europe
- Asia
- Oceania
We can only time hosts that publish speed-test addresses. The latency chart measures five clouds; a city close to you there is a good sign for any host in that city.
Plans and prices
As listed in April 2026. We have not rechecked these against the host's page yet, so confirm before you buy.
Personal
$4.39/mo
Renewal price not listed
- Unlimited websites
- 100 GB SSD storage
- 10 email addresses
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
VPS Starter
Billing: Monthly
$5.52/mo
Renewal price not listed
- 20 GB storage
- Unlimited (100 Mbit/s) traffic
- VPS
- Europe
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Professional
$7.69/mo
Renewal price not listed
- Unlimited websites
- 250 GB SSD storage
- 100 email addresses
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Our test of OVHcloud
Tested by Hosting Compass, April 2026
4.2/5
- Performance4.4/5
- Ease of use3.9/5
- Support3.8/5
- Features4.4/5
- Value4.4/5
OVHcloud is a European powerhouse that offers genuine alternatives to US-based cloud providers. Their vertical integration, commitment to data sovereignty, and competitive pricing make them essential for Europe-first strategies.
Overview
Founded in 1999 by Octave Klaba in Roubaix, France, OVHcloud operates one of the world's largest networks of data centers. They manufacture their own servers and cooling systems, maintaining full vertical integration from hardware to customer interface.
Performance
OVHcloud's dedicated servers deliver excellent performance with top-tier hardware at competitive prices. Their Bare Metal servers use the latest AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon processors. Cloud instances offer solid performance with uptime averaging 99.97%.
Features
The product range spans web hosting, VPS, public cloud (OpenStack-based), private cloud, bare metal servers, and managed Kubernetes. Their focus on open standards and avoiding vendor lock-in appeals to businesses prioritizing digital sovereignty.
Pricing & Value
Dedicated servers from €49.99/month with unmatched bandwidth allocations. VPS from €3.50/month. Public cloud uses pay-as-you-go with competitive per-hour pricing. Anti-DDoS protection is included free on all products.
Who Should Choose OVHcloud?
OVHcloud is ideal for European businesses prioritizing data sovereignty, companies needing dedicated servers with high bandwidth, and organizations committed to open-source cloud.
Prices mentioned in these notes are from the time of the test. Current prices are in the plans above.
OVHcloud at a glance
The dials are our editorial estimates on a 1 to 5 scale, not test results. How we estimate
- Management
- Self-managed
- cPanel
- No
- Email included
- No
- Headquarters
- Roubaix, France
Best for
Fit by project
- WordPress sitePossible fit
- Online storeGood fit
- Business websitePossible fit
- Web app or SaaSStrong fit
- Portfolio or static sitePossible fit
- Blog or content siteWeak fit
- Agency with client sitesGood fit
From the type of hosting, the same rule the finder uses.
Strengths and trade-offs
In its favour
Watch for
- We could not confirm what it renews at
- No email included; plan on a separate mail service
- You run and secure the server yourself
The first points come straight from the price and plan data.
Questions about OVHcloud
How much does OVHcloud cost after the first term?
We do not have a confirmed renewal price for OVHcloud. The entry plan starts at $5.50 per month (as listed in April 2026). Check the renewal terms at checkout.
Does OVHcloud include email?
No. OVHcloud does not include mailboxes, so you need a separate email service for addresses on your domain.
Where are OVHcloud's data centres?
In North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. We list regions, not exact cities, for OVHcloud.
Does OVHcloud offer cPanel?
No. OVHcloud uses its own dashboard or none at all, not cPanel.