# Amazon Web Services (AWS) vs UpCloud

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** UpCloud

| Attribute | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | UpCloud |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 55 (74% (medium)) | 65.8 (63% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"AWS provides pay-as-you-go cloud computing services across compute, storage, databases, AI, and numerous other capabilities deployed across 39 global regions. Customers can start with a free tier and pay based on usage, with options for volume-based discounts and long-term commitment savings. It is indexed under Cloud Infrastructure.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_hub","question":"What is Amazon Web Services (AWS)?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_hub","question":"Is Amazon Web Services (AWS) free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Amazon Web Services (AWS). That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_hub","question":"What platforms does Amazon Web Services (AWS) support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Amazon Web Services (AWS), so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_hub","question":"Can Amazon Web Services (AWS) be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 15 integrations for Amazon Web Services (AWS), including Brave, Upstage, Asana, Pokee AI, Tailscale, 1Password, Trend Micro and Orca Security, plus 7 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_hub","question":"What does Amazon Web Services (AWS) integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA and GDPR for Amazon Web Services (AWS). Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Amazon Web Services (AWS) not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/security/?nc1=f_cc","question":"What security certifications does Amazon Web Services (AWS) have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud infrastructure provider delivering compute, storage, and managed services with a focus on European data sovereignty, transparent pricing, and 24/7 engineering support. Emphasizes zero-cost egress and predictable, vendor-lock-free pricing starting at €3/month. It is indexed under Cloud Infrastructure.","source":"https://upcloud.com/pricing/","question":"What is UpCloud?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"UpCloud offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Essentials, Advanced and Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://upcloud.com/pricing/","question":"Is UpCloud free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"UpCloud supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://upcloud.com","question":"What platforms does UpCloud support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for UpCloud, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://upcloud.com","question":"Can UpCloud be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for UpCloud, including Terraform, OpenTofu, Pulumi, Ansible and Packer. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://upcloud.com","question":"What does UpCloud integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for UpCloud. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as UpCloud not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://upcloud.com/compliance-and-security/","question":"What security certifications does UpCloud have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"UpCloud is available worldwide. Its primary markets are Finland and the EU. The vendor is headquartered in Finland.","source":"https://upcloud.com","question":"Where is UpCloud available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | AWS provides on-demand cloud infrastructure and integrated services enabling organizations to build, migrate, and scale applications globally. The platform uses consumption-based pricing and includes a marketplace of third-party integrations. | Offers virtual servers, managed databases, Kubernetes clusters, and storage solutions with infrastructure deployed across multiple data centers, prioritizing European regulatory compliance and data protection. |
| features.capabilities | `{"tier":"hyperscaler","free_egress":true,"marketplace":true,"regions_count":"39 regions, 123 availability zones","data_residency":true,"object_storage":true,"serverless_faas":true,"managed_kubernetes":true,"private_networking":true}` | `{"tier":"vps_dev","free_egress":true,"block_storage":true,"gpu_instances":true,"regions_count":"15 data centers in 12 countries","data_residency":true,"object_storage":true,"spot_instances":true,"managed_databases":true,"managed_kubernetes":true,"private_networking":true}` |
| integrations.count | 11 | 6 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Brave"},{"name":"Upstage"},{"name":"Asana"},{"name":"Pokee AI"},{"name":"Tailscale"},{"name":"1Password"},{"name":"Trend Micro"},{"name":"Orca Security"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"Suger"},{"name":"Arctic Wolf"},{"name":"Cast AI"},{"name":"LucidLink"},{"name":"Vanta"},{"name":"Trend Micro Vision One","category":"security"},{"name":"Brave Search API","category":"search"},{"name":"Orca Security CNAPP"},{"name":"Epsagon"},{"name":"Databricks","native":true},{"name":"CrowdStrike","native":true},{"name":"MongoDB","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"Terraform","native":true},{"name":"OpenTofu","native":true},{"name":"Pulumi","native":true},{"name":"Ansible","native":true},{"name":"Packer","native":true},{"name":"WHMCS","native":false},{"name":"Crossplane","native":false}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"FI","primaryMarkets":["FI","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"usage","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://aws.amazon.com/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_hub","retrievedAt":"2026-09-07T16:04:45.140Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Essentials","summary":"Standard support tier","features":["24/7 support","Email and live chat support","< 4 hour response time","< 2 hour incident response","Maintenance information","SLA 99.999%","Two-factor authentication","Zero-cost egress"],"description":"Standard support tier with 24/7 availability","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"Priority support tier","features":["24/7 support","Priority support queue","< 1 hour response time","< 30 minute incident response","Status page access","Consumption analytics","SLA 99.999%","Zero-cost egress"],"description":"Priority support with faster response times","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Enterprise support tier with dedicated account manager","features":["24/7 support","Dedicated support members","Customer Success Manager","< 10 minute response time","< 5 minute incident response","Status page and direct email","Account audit logs","SLA 99.999%","Zero-cost egress"],"description":"Dedicated support with fastest response times and account management","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From €3/mo. Free 7-day trial with €500 credits. Usage-based billing with no lock-in.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://upcloud.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T22:21:10.794Z","freeTrialDays":7,"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.999 |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.fedramp | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://aws.amazon.com/compliance/?nc2=h_dsc_aa_cmp | https://upcloud.com/compliance-and-security/ |

## Capabilities (Cloud Infrastructure)

| Capability | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | UpCloud |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Provider tier | Hyperscaler | VPS / developer |
| **Reach** |  |  |
| Regions / global footprint | 39 regions, 123 availability zones | 15 data centers in 12 countries |
| **Compute** |  |  |
| Bare-metal servers | - | - |
| GPU / accelerated compute | - | ✓ |
| Spot / preemptible pricing | - | ✓ |
| **Storage** |  |  |
| Object storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Block storage | - | ✓ |
| **Managed** |  |  |
| Managed Kubernetes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed databases | - | ✓ |
| Serverless / FaaS | ✓ | - |
| **Network** |  |  |
| VPC / private networking | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free / low egress | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Data-residency / sovereign options | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Partner marketplace | ✓ | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T14:37:49.585Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*