With O2Switch, you’re paying for traffic you’re not utilizing.
When you exceed your plan limits, O2Switch charges you overages and you risk a crash.
Cloudways: The Fully Managed OVH Alternative
OVHcloud hands you an unmanaged server to run yourself. Cloudways manages the whole stack for you, with 24/7 expert support and no sysadmin required.
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Fully Managed Stack
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5 Cloud Providers
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Auto Backups
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No Server Admin
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24/7 Expert Support
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Free Migration
Everything OVH Leaves to
You, We Handle
OVHcloud’s hardware is cheap and capable, but setup, security, patching, and backups are all yours to run. Cloudways handles every bit of it for you.
Managed, Not Rented
OVHcloud rents you the hardware and leaves the rest. Cloudways configures, secures, and maintains the entire server, so you never touch a command line.
Learn More >Fast, Human Support
Real Cloudways engineers are on chat 24/7, with no tiered plans to unlock basic help.
Learn More >Pre-Optimized Stack
Cloudways ships a tuned stack with NGINX, Apache, PHP-FPM, Varnish, and Redis. On OVHcloud, you install and tune every layer yourself.
Learn More >Backups That Survive
Automated off-site backups with one-click restore come standard. On an unmanaged server, configuring and testing backups is left to you.
Learn More >One-Click Scaling
Add or remove server resources with a single click and no downtime. OVHcloud scaling means manual reconfiguration and possible interruption.
Learn More >Five Clouds, One Panel
Deploy on five leading clouds from one clean dashboard. OVHcloud locks you to its own proprietary network.
Learn More >Built-In Control Panel
Manage every site from one visual dashboard. OVHcloud includes no control panel, so cPanel or Plesk is an added cost on top of the server.
Learn More >Faster. User-Friendly. Global.
Cloudways is the Better Choice.
Whether it’s coverage, security, or server stack – Cloudways does it better. Check out the comparison table below and make the smart move.
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| Service Type | Managed Cloud Hosting Platform | Unmanaged Cloud Infrastructure |
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50+ Locations, 5 Providers |
Single Proprietary Network |
| Cloud Providers | AWS, DigitalOcean, Google Cloud, Linode, Vultr | Limited Proprietary Infrastructure |
| Control Panel | Visual managed dashboard | None included (cPanel/Plesk extra) |
| Pricing Model | Pay-as-you-go | Pay-as-you-go |
| Performance | ||
| Server Stack | Optimized: NGINX, Varnish, Redis | Build-Your-Own |
| CDN | Cloudflare Enterprise add-on | Optional CDN Services |
| Scaling | 1-Click Vertical Scaling | Manual Setup Required |
| Free Object Cache Pro | Included (4GB+) | |
| Security | ||
| Features | Firewalls, SSL, fail2ban, backups included | Anti-DDoS and SSL support |
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| 24/7 support | All customers | Business hours (paid tiers faster) |
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| Features | Staging, monitoring, and team management | Storage and database services |
Host Closer to Every Customer
With 3x the data center locations across the world compared to OVH, Cloudways sets the standard for truly global coverage. Unlike OVH and other OVH competitors, Cloudways is actually global.
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46 Data Centers9 Countries
A Managed Hosting Leader on G2
Cloudways holds a 4.7/5 rating on G2 with an NPS of 73, trusted by over 100,000 businesses worldwide. In the managed hosting category, reviewers rank it among the best.
Effortless Setup
Easy Management
Simple Tools
Beginner Friendly
Launch in Minutes,
Not Days
On OVHcloud, getting a WordPress site live can mean days of server setup before the site even exists. Cloudways turns that into a few clicks, so you launch, deploy, and go live the same day.
Sign Up Now 3-Day Trial Without Credit CardHandle Any Traffic Spike, Automatically
Cloudways Autonomous scales WordPress and WooCommerce on its own, adding resources the moment traffic surges and releasing them when it settles. No manual upgrades, no downtime on your busiest day.
Try Now
Support in 90 Seconds,
Not 8 Business Hours.
Every Cloudways customer gets 24/7 access to real engineers, with first replies usually in minutes. On OVHcloud, the standard support first-response time is 8 business hours, and faster help requires a paid tier.
Priority Support
Priority chat and ticketing with faster, guaranteed response times
Plugin Troubleshooting
We help you track down and fix plugin and theme errors and conflicts.
Performance Optimization
We tune your server and applications on request to keep them running fast.
Server Error Investigation
When server errors like 500 or 502 hit, we dig in with your team to find and fix the cause.
Proactive Monitoring
If your server or stack goes down, our engineers start investigating right away, not just send an alert.
Customization
We make custom changes to your server, like installing extra packages or specific stack configurations.
Dedicated Account Manager
A private Slack channel that connects your team straight to our Senior Support Engineers.
Private Slack Channel
A private Slack channel that connects your team straight to our Senior Support Engineers.
Phone Support
Call our Senior Support Engineers any time for in-person support.
The Verdict is in.
Cloudways is THE OVH Alternative.
Cloudways isn’t just another hosting choice – it’s the one everyone’s raving about. With powerhouse performance and support that’s got your back every step of the way, here’s why our users keep coming back.
Alin-Lonel Banut
Verified Trust Pilot User
I’ve been a loyal Cloudways customer for over 6 years, and my experience has been nothing short of exceptional. What truly sets Cloudways apart is their outstanding customer support. The live chat team is incredibly professional, always quick to respond, and goes above and beyond to resolve any issues. Their dedication to customer care is truly impressive. If you’re looking for a hosting provider that combines top-notch performance with excellent support, I highly recommend Cloudways!
Accellier
@AccellierLtd@OVHcloud @ovh_support_en Your support (or lack of) is the worst from any hosting company we use….why do your teams not reply to support tickets after 1.5 weeks?
Paul D
Creative Director & Owner
You pay for what you get. Instead of paying a low introductory fee and then getting high prices a year or two later, you just pay for what you need now. It’s easy to scale up and down. Cloudways makes cloud hosting easy to start. The process of setting up your websites and server is simple and quick. The UI/UX design is great too. Very intuitive and simple. It’s also fast and reliable which is something you don’t want to mess with for websites. Also their support team has been great. They’ve been quick to respond to any issues I’ve experienced.
Crypto Chrissy UK
@cryptochrissyuk
Hey @olesovhcom and @michel_paulin can you pls tell me how long #ovhcloud will be #stealing from us? Our refund money still hasn’t arrived back to us in over 3 months? Your customer service is the worst in this space. @OVHcloud @lukaszdebski @ovh_support_en @ssejourne
Matthew Gregory
Verified TrustPilot User
Run, don’t walk to cancel your existing provider and migrate everything to Cloudways. You won’t regret it. These guys offer the best combo of services together and the best price around. And the sites you run are blazing fast with wicked good caching.
Salamandar
@Salamandar3500
@OVHcloudbeing slow as usual to update DNS records while all of their competitors do it instantaneously
Jonathan Bailey
@Plagirismtoday
I want to give a quick shoutout to @Cloudways, the host of my site. With the events taking place this week, I’ve received nearly a month’s worth of traffic in three days. Their server is going strong, never slowed down and remains fast despite the pressure. Thank you!.
Ulrich
T@ulrichgero
@OVHcloud is the worst hosting service I’ve ever used. It’s been more than 3 weeks that I’m trying to change a domain name owner For more than 2 weeks I’m trying to point a domain to their hosting… Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll recommend anyone to use their services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OVHcloud managed, or do I run the server myself?
OVHcloud provides unmanaged infrastructure, so the operating system, stack, security, and backups are your responsibility. Cloudways fully manages the server layer on your chosen cloud provider.
Which platform is better for non-technical users?
Cloudways removes server administration entirely. OVHcloud assumes intermediate-to-advanced Linux sysadmin skills to run a production site.
Isn’t OVHcloud cheaper than Cloudways?
OVHcloud's raw compute is cheaper on paper, but that's only the invoice. Add the hours your team spends setting it up, securing it, and keeping it patched, and a managed alternative often wins on total cost.
Does OVHcloud include a control panel like Cloudways?
No. OVHcloud ships without a control panel, so you add cPanel or Plesk as a paid license or work from the command line. Cloudways includes a visual dashboard for every site.
Is OVHcloud reliable enough for production?
OVHcloud runs on a single proprietary network, and on unmanaged plans your resilience depends on backups you set up yourself. Cloudways spans five providers with automated off-site backups built in.
How fast is support compared with OVHcloud?
Cloudways gives every customer 24/7 support with a 90-second average response. OVHcloud's free plan targets 8 business hours, and faster replies require a paid tier.
1. All information regarding OVH has been sourced from their official website and is accurate as of 2026.
2. The information in this section has been procured from G2 in 2026 and may be subject to change.