Service Overview
OVHcloud, founded in 1999, is Europe's largest hosting provider with 33+ global data centers. Known for aggressively priced bare metal servers and cloud solutions with its own global fiber backbone.
Key Advantages
- Cheapest Bare Metal：Industry-lowest dedicated server pricing starting at €8/month. Great for budget-constrained scenarios.
- Wide Data Center Coverage：33+ data centers across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.
- Own Network Backbone：Owns its global fiber backbone network, ensuring quality control without third-party dependency.
- Strong DDoS Protection：Built-in VAC (Void Anti-DDoS) system capable of mitigating large-scale attacks.
Limitations
- Basic Cloud Features：VPS and cloud offerings are more basic compared to hyperscalers like AWS/Azure.
- Support Response：Ticket-based support is faster during European business hours.
- Limited Asia-Pacific：Fewer data centers in Asia-Pacific compared to Europe and North America.
Recommended Scenarios
- Dedicated Server Needs（★★★★★）：Europe's cheapest bare metal servers for workloads needing dedicated hardware.
- European Deployments（★★★★★）：Best European data center coverage for local user access.
- DDoS Protection Needs（★★★★）：Built-in DDoS mitigation suitable for attack-prone services.
Pricing
| Product | Starting Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| VPS | €3.50/mo | Entry-level cloud |
| Dedicated | €8/mo | Bare metal |
| Cloud Instance | €5/mo | Elastic scaling |
FAQ
- OVH vs Hetzner? OVH has cheaper bare metal and stronger network; Hetzner offers better VPS value.
- Global data center分布? Primarily Europe (France, Germany, UK), with nodes in North America and Asia.
- Suitable for China users? No. High latency from overseas data centers to China.