# IONOS Cloud vs UpCloud

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** UpCloud

| Attribute | IONOS Cloud | UpCloud |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.2 (48% (low)) | 65.8 (63% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Enterprise cloud computing platform offering compute, storage, and managed services across multiple data centers. Known for cost-effectiveness compared to US hyperscalers and strong GDPR compliance. It is indexed under Cloud Infrastructure.","source":"https://cloud.ionos.com","question":"What is IONOS Cloud?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"IONOS Cloud is a paid product; published pricing starts at $4.99. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://cloud.ionos.com","question":"How much does IONOS Cloud cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"IONOS Cloud supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://cloud.ionos.com","question":"What platforms does IONOS Cloud support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Not fully, on what we have confirmed. IONOS Cloud is offered as cloud / SaaS and hybrid, and a hybrid deployment usually means some components can run on your own infrastructure while the rest stays vendor-hosted. We have not confirmed a completely self-hosted option, so check with the vendor if that is a requirement.","source":"https://cloud.ionos.com","question":"Can IONOS Cloud be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for IONOS Cloud. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as IONOS Cloud not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://cloud.ionos.com/references/success-stories/maximum-data-security-to-protect-invaluable-data-privacy","question":"What security certifications does IONOS Cloud have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"IONOS Cloud is available in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain. Its primary markets are the United States and Germany. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://cloud.ionos.com","question":"Where is IONOS Cloud available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"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,"hybrid":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Enterprise cloud computing platform offering compute, storage, and managed services across multiple data centers. Known for cost-effectiveness compared to US hyperscalers and strong GDPR compliance. | 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":"regional","bare_metal":true,"block_storage":true,"regions_count":"8+ (Las Vegas, Newark, Lenexa, UK, FR, DE, ES)","data_residency":true,"object_storage":true,"managed_databases":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 | 2 | 6 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Microsoft Exchange"},{"name":"Google Workspace"}]` | `[{"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 | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":["US","DE"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","GB","FR","DE","ES"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"FI","primaryMarkets":["FI","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Object Storage","summary":"$4.99/TB/month","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"TB"},"kind":"metered","amount":4.99,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"Usage-based billing. Object Storage: $4.99/TB/month","currency":"USD","sourceUrl":"https://cloud.ionos.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T20:45:30.680Z","startingPrice":{"amount":4.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"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 | - | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | 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.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://upcloud.com/compliance-and-security/ |

## Capabilities (Cloud Infrastructure)

| Capability | IONOS Cloud | UpCloud |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Provider tier | Regional / sovereign | VPS / developer |
| **Reach** |  |  |
| Regions / global footprint | 8+ (Las Vegas, Newark, Lenexa, UK, FR, DE, ES) | 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 2026-10-18T04:03:42.816Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*