Best hosting and cloud deals for small projects
Cloud and VPS offers worth a look if you are launching a side project or a small site.
How we pick
We look at the offer itself, how clear the terms are, and whether the end date and any code are easy to find. Prices change often, so always confirm on the provider's site before you buy.
What to check before you buy
- Is the price an introductory price or recurring?
- Which data-centre locations are included?
- Is traffic included, and how is extra traffic billed?
Our picks
A common pick for small servers; check the current plans.
German cloud and dedicated-server provider known for low prices. New customers get a starting credit to try cloud servers. Amounts change, so confirm the current offer on the provider's site.
No end dateMany locations worldwide, simple pay-as-you-go billing.
Vultr
$300 creditGlobal cloud compute with VPS, bare metal and GPU servers. New accounts get trial credit to try it out. Amounts change, so confirm the current offer on the provider's site.
No end dateVPS plans with traffic included.
Virtual private servers with unlimited traffic included, in data centres across Europe and North America. Example listing: check the provider's site for the current terms.
No end dateBeginner-friendly cloud with good documentation.
DigitalOcean
$200 creditDeveloper-friendly cloud with droplets, managed databases and app hosting. New users get starter credit for the first weeks. Amounts change, so confirm the current offer on the provider's site.
No end date