What is UpCloud?

UpCloud is a Finnish cloud infrastructure provider that has built a reputation for exceptional performance and reliability. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of cloud services including virtual servers, VPC networking, managed databases, managed Kubernetes, and S3-compatible object storage. What sets UpCloud apart is their focus on I/O performance – their block storage can be upgraded to achieve higher read and write speeds (IOPS), making them particularly well-suited for database workloads and memory-intensive applications. UpCloud operates multiple datacenters globally, with all European locations powered by 100% renewable energy.

Key Features

✓High-performance cloud servers with 100% SLA uptime
✓MaxIOPS storage for database-intensive workloads
✓Managed Kubernetes clusters
✓S3-compatible object storage
✓Managed databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis)
✓VPC and private networking
✓Load balancers included
✓Floating IPs for high availability
✓Automatic backups and snapshots
✓API and Terraform integration
✓European datacenters with renewable energy
✓24/7 support with guaranteed response times

🔒 Privacy & Data Protection

UpCloud is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, an EU member state with strong data protection laws. All European datacenters operate under GDPR and Finnish data protection regulations. Customers can choose EU-only datacenter locations to ensure data sovereignty. As a Nordic company, UpCloud is not subject to US surveillance laws, providing European businesses with a trusted infrastructure provider. The company's transparent approach to data handling and its EU headquarters make it an excellent choice for privacy-conscious European organizations.

Best For

Database hosting requiring high IOPS performanceEuropean businesses seeking Nordic data sovereigntyCompanies requiring high uptime SLAsTeams deploying managed Kubernetes in EuropeOrganizations needing renewable-energy hostingApplications with demanding I/O requirements

💰 Pricing

UpCloud offers straightforward pricing starting at €7/month for a general-purpose instance with 1 vCPU and 1GB RAM. The MaxIOPS storage tier is available for applications requiring higher disk performance. Billing is calculated hourly, providing flexibility for development and testing workloads. Traffic pricing is competitive, and egress within the same datacenter is typically free. Visit UpCloud's pricing page for current rates and configuration options.

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