Cloud Providers
Elestio supports deployment across multiple cloud providers, giving you the flexibility to choose the best infrastructure for your needs. Each provider offers different advantages in terms of pricing, performance, and geographic availability.
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Choose your preferred cloud provider:
Managed Cloud Providers
| Provider | Best For | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Hetzner | Cost-conscious users | Excellent price-performance, 20TB bandwidth, renewable energy |
| Digital Ocean | Developers | High frequency CPUs, developer-friendly, global reach |
| AWS Lightsail | AWS ecosystem users | AWS integration, enterprise reliability |
| Vultr | High performance needs | High frequency CPUs, extensive global network |
| Linode | Budget-conscious users | Competitive pricing, generous bandwidth |
| Scaleway | European data, GPU and ARM workloads | Paris, Amsterdam and Warsaw, disk from 10 GB to 10 TB, NVIDIA GPUs |
| Netcup | Best value in Europe and the US | AMD EPYC, 20 TB bandwidth, 7 remote backups included |
| OVHcloud | European provider with a global footprint | 35 regions on 6 continents, unlimited bandwidth, High-Speed Gen2 and Classic volumes |
Bring Your Own Infrastructure
| Option | Best For | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| BYOVM (Any Provider) | Flexibility & control | Use any provider, first VM free, on-premise support |
| AWS EC2 (BYOAWS) | Enterprise AWS users | Direct AWS billing, full EC2 features, reserved instances |
| Microsoft Azure (BYO-AZURE) | Azure customers | Deploy into your own Azure subscription |
| Open Telekom Cloud (BYO-TCloud) | European sovereign cloud | Deploy into your own Open Telekom Cloud account |
Provider Comparison
| Provider | Pricing | Performance | Global Reach | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetzner | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | 20TB bandwidth included, renewable energy |
| Digital Ocean | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High frequency CPU, developer-friendly |
| AWS Lightsail | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | AWS ecosystem integration |
| Vultr | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High frequency CPU, diverse locations |
| Linode | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | Competitive pricing, good performance |
| Scaleway | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | EU datacenters, resizable disk, ARM and GPU sizes |
| Netcup | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | AMD EPYC, 20TB bandwidth, 7 remote backups included |
| OVHcloud | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 35 regions, unlimited bandwidth |
| BYOVM | Variable | Variable | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Use any provider, first VM free |
| AWS EC2 | Variable | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Full AWS feature set, enterprise features |
| Azure (BYO-AZURE) | Variable | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Your own Azure subscription, 47 regions in 29 countries |
| Open Telekom Cloud (BYO-TCloud) | Variable | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | Sovereign European cloud in your own account (Germany, Netherlands) |
Choosing the Right Provider
For Beginners
- Hetzner - Best value for money with excellent performance
- Digital Ocean - Developer-friendly with good documentation
For Cost Optimization
- Hetzner - Exceptional price-performance ratio
- BYOVM - Use existing credits or negotiate better rates
For Enterprise
- AWS EC2 (BYOAWS) - Full enterprise features and compliance
- AWS Lightsail - Simplified AWS with enterprise backing
For European Data and Global Reach
- OVHcloud - European provider with 35 regions on 6 continents
- Scaleway - Paris, Amsterdam and Warsaw datacenters
For Performance
- Vultr - High frequency CPUs and global network
- Digital Ocean - High frequency CPUs with good global reach
For Flexibility
- BYOVM - Use any cloud provider or on-premise infrastructure
- AWS EC2 - Access to full AWS ecosystem
Getting Started
- Choose your provider based on your requirements above
- Select a region closest to your users for optimal performance
- Pick a VM size appropriate for your application needs
- Deploy your service through the Elestio dashboard
For detailed information about each provider including supported regions, VM sizes, pricing, and setup instructions, click on any provider link above.
Need Help Choosing?
If you're unsure which provider to choose, consider these questions:
- Where are your users located? Choose a provider with nearby regions
- What's your budget? Hetzner offers the best value, while BYOVM can leverage existing credits
- Do you need enterprise features? AWS options provide the most enterprise capabilities
- Is performance critical? Vultr and Digital Ocean offer high-frequency CPUs
- Do you send a lot of traffic? OVHcloud includes unlimited bandwidth
- Do you want maximum flexibility? BYOVM lets you use any infrastructure
Still not sure? Start with Hetzner for the best balance of price, performance, and reliability.