Clever Cloud vs. OVHcloud
A simpler PaaS. Smarter scaling. Clearer pricing.
Clever Cloud offers developers a platform combining fast deployment, built-in observability, and full European compliance.
Thanks to our partnership with OVHcloud, you can deploy your Clever Cloud applications directly on OVH infrastructure, combining the simplicity of a PaaS with the reliability of your preferred infrastructure provider.
Clever Cloud offers developers a platform combining fast deployment, built-in observability, and full European compliance.
Thanks to our partnership with OVHcloud, you can deploy your Clever Cloud applications directly on OVH infrastructure, combining the simplicity of a PaaS with the reliability of your preferred infrastructure provider.
Compare Clever Cloud and OVHcloud.
| Category | Clever Cloud | OVHcloud |
|---|---|---|
| Main Offering | Developer-oriented PaaS & DBaaS with integrated marketplace. | IaaS provider with VPS, dedicated servers, and managed services. |
| Ease of Use | Simple deployment, auto-scaling and monitoring built-in, no infrastructure management required. | Simplified deployment via web interface or API, optional auto-scaling, built-in monitoring, minimal infrastructure management. |
| Supported Languages & Runtimes | .NET, Docker, Elixir, FrankenPHP, GO, Haskell, Java, Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Static; simplified deployment workflows, VMs, containers. | Any language or runtime can be manually installed by the user; supports VMs and containers. |
| Scalability & Performance | Automatic horizontal and vertical scaling, based on real usage; auto-scaling of app instances and replicas, automatic replication and redeployment. | Automatic horizontal and vertical scaling, based on real usage; auto-scaling of app instances and replicas, automatic replication and redeployment. |
| Deployment Model | Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket integrations; built-in CI/CD pipelines; immutable deployments; CLI, API, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code. | Manual deployment on VPS or containers; CI/CD to be configured by the user; CLI, API, Kubernetes. |
| Marketplace & Services | Marketplace including managed databases, object storage, observability, CI/CD, IAM, security, and integrated backups. | Broad catalog of infrastructure and managed services: VPS, dedicated servers, databases, storage, networking, and security. |
| Monitoring & Observability | Built-in dashboards, logs, metrics, and alerts; no third-party setup required. | Configurable monitoring; advanced observability available as needed. |
| Compliance, Security & Sovereignty | Built-in security: isolated apps, automatic backups, data encryption, RGPD, ISO 27001 & 9001, HDS, SecNumCloud in progress. | Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, HDS, and SecNumCloud; security and compliance managed flexibly by the user. |
| Infrastructure / Global Coverage | Owns and manages its infrastructure, mainly in Europe; also present in Canada, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, Abidjan, and Kazakhstan. | Multi-datacenter infrastructure mainly in Europe (with extensions in Canada, the Middle East, and APAC); OVHcloud creates a separate legal entity per region, ensuring independence from extraterritorial laws and allowing customers to choose service and data locations. |
| Data Location | Hosted in France and worldwide; outside U.S. and Chinese jurisdiction. | Data hosted across several centers in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, interconnected through OVHcloud’s private network. |
| Support & SLA | Support included via console, documentation, and tickets; 99.9% standard SLA; 99.99% Premium SLA with 24/7 on-call availability. | Standard support (tickets, docs, community); Public Cloud SLA up to 99.99% with service credits (discounts applied if guaranteed uptime not met). |
| Pricing Model | Transparent, usage-based billing: clear per-resource pricing optimized for cost predictability. | Competitive pricing for VPS, servers, and services; billing adapted to actual usage. |
Key Benefits of Clever Cloud + OVHcloud
Seamless Developer Experience
Automated PaaS on OVHcloud infrastructure — deploy with a simple git push, benefit from auto-scaling and integrated observability, no complex setup needed.
Digital Sovereignty
Full compliance with GDPR and ISO 27001, plus ongoing SecNumCloud and HDS certifications — ensuring data control and peace of mind for regulated sectors.
Multicloud Freedom
Applications can run on Clever Cloud, OVHcloud, or other environments while keeping the same seamless PaaS experience.
Transparent & Predictable Pricing
Usage-based billing and full cost control, combining OVHcloud’s flexibility with Clever Cloud’s clear, transparent pricing.
Responsive, Expert Support
Responsive technical support. Our plans include fast responses, with a Premium option for 24/7 assistance on critical projects.
Why the Clever Cloud + OVHcloud Alliance Is the Ideal Solution Today
Choosing this partnership means benefiting from:
- A modern, automated PaaS experience from Clever Cloud, built on OVHcloud’s robust European infrastructure — reducing operational complexity.
- Transparent, predictable costs combining Clever Cloud’s pay-as-you-go model with OVHcloud’s resource flexibility.
- Built-in security and resilience, fully compliant with GDPR, ISO 27001, and ongoing SecNumCloud/HDS certifications for critical workloads.
Get Started with Clever Cloud
Deploy your apps in minutes, scale automatically, and stay GDPR-compliant — with clear, usage-based pricing.