Upcloud

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Tier

Free Trial, Paid Plan

Affiliate Program

Yes [view all]

White Label

Yes [view all]

API

Yes [view all]

Pricing From

$3.50

Support

Yes

hello@upcloud.com

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Description

UpCloud is a European cloud service provider based in Helsinki, offering a broad range of cloud-native products through 13 data centers across four continents. The platform features high-performance cloud servers, fully managed Kubernetes with automatic upgrades, dynamic storage options, integrated networking, and cost-effective developer plans. UpCloud maintains ISO 27001 certification and provides round-the-clock in-house support, with a transparent pricing model that includes free outbound internet transfer

Founded in	2011
Location	🇫🇮 Finland
Founders	Antti Vilpponen

Features

Plans

No free plan available for this product.

Public Cloud (Cloud Servers)

$3.50/month

◈Resources: Configurable by CPU, RAM, and storage needs

◈Global Access: Deploy in 13 data centers worldwide

◈Included: 99.999% SLA, IPv4, Linux/Windows support, fast deployment, self-service control panel, API access

◈No Data Transfer Fees: $0 outbound traffic costs

◈Hourly billing: With a fixed monthly cap

◈Support: 24/7/365 live chat and email support

Private Cloud

$2.792/month

◈Resources: Dedicated, single-tenant hardware

◈Included: 24/7 premium support, 99.999% SLA, high performance, up to 900GB memory and 60 CPU cores

◈Scalability: Tailored to enterprise needs

Managed Database

$30/month

◈Included: Managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, or OpenSearch

◈Backups: Automated backups, point-in-time recovery

◈Security: Enhanced isolation, automatic failover, high availability

◈Performance: 99.999% SLA, API automation

Refund Policy

UpCloud gives a 30-day money-back guarantee for your first payment, but after that, payments and credits are not refundable unless UpCloud decides otherwise.

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Ai Opinion

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AI Rating(4.5/5)

UpCloud provides reliable and fast cloud hosting with consistent uptime and strong customer support. Users appreciate the intuitive dashboard, automated backups, and excellent performance, although some suggest improvements in disk resizing and password reset processes.

Expert Opinion

✎

Expert Rating(4.3/5)

I recently tested UpCloud, a European-based global cloud platform known for its reliable performance, transparent pricing, and exceptional customer support. Over the past weeks, I deployed several cloud servers, experimented with their managed databases, and monitored application performance across different regions. UpCloud’s dashboard is clean and user-friendly, making server creation and scaling straightforward. The documentation is comprehensive, and the API allows easy automation for developers and DevOps professionals. I found server setup times quick (around 1-2 minutes), and their MaxIOPS storage delivered consistently fast performance for both read and write operations, especially under load. One of UpCloud’s strongest features is their support team. My support tickets were answered in less than a minute — the fastest I have seen in the industry. Their team is knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely helpful. Whether I inquired about technical details or billing, responses were prompt and clear. This level of support is a true value-add. The pricing model is refreshingly transparent, especially with no extra charges for outbound internet transfer, which brings both peace of mind and simpler budgeting. General pricing is competitive, and there’s a wide range of VPS types and sizes to suit everything from personal projects to business-critical deployments. Other standout features include ISO 27001 certification, GDPR compliance, and a robust global infrastructure spanning Europe, the US, Asia, and Australia. However, there are some downsides. The billing dashboard is not as intuitive as it could be, and the process for re-billing after a failed payment feels strict. Some users have reported rare account issues or misunderstandings about usage policy, and I noticed there’s no DDoS protection built-in, which may be important if you require that functionality. In conclusion, UpCloud offers top-tier reliability, rapid support, and flexible cloud services at fair prices. While not perfect in every area, it is an excellent choice for startups, developers, and businesses that value strong support and European compliance.