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Cloudways Charges 30% Markup on Cloud Providers. Cut Costs with Direct Caasify VPS.

Compare Cloudways with Caasify if hourly Cloud VPS billing, clearer spend, and a lower-commitment buying path matter more than a rigid plan. Start on Cloud VPS plans for the main buying flow and use Ubuntu 24 VPS when a standard Linux deployment route fits the workload.
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Review the Cloud VPS plans behind this Cloudways comparison, then move into Cloud VPS plans for the main buying route. Use Ubuntu 24 VPS when a standard Linux deployment route fits the workload.

Starter

Perfect for getting started

โ‚ฌ3.60/mo
โ‚ฌ0.0056/hr
  • 3GB RAM
  • 1vCPU Cores
  • 10.0TB Traffic
  • 20GB NVMe SSD
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General Purpose

Most popular choice

โ‚ฌ7.20/mo
โ‚ฌ0.0113/hr
  • 6GB RAM
  • 3vCPU Cores
  • 10.0TB Traffic
  • 40GB NVMe SSD
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Power

For demanding workloads

โ‚ฌ19.20/mo
โ‚ฌ0.0300/hr
  • 16GB RAM
  • 8vCPU Cores
  • 10.0TB Traffic
  • 60GB NVMe SSD
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Direct Infrastructure Pricing vs Cloudways' Markup Model

For cost-conscious teams, direct provider pricing eliminates unnecessary fees. Review-based feedback indicates that Cloudways operates as a managed platform reselling DigitalOcean, AWS, and Google Cloud with 20-30% markups, as discussed on Trustpilot. Caasify provides direct infrastructure ownership with transparent pricing, no markup fees, and better value for equivalent resources.

Full Root Access vs Cloudways' Managed Restrictions

NVMe SSD Storage & AMD EPYC Processors

For advanced developers, unrestricted system access enables custom configurations. Cloudways operates a managed platform with locked-down server access and limited customization capabilities, per Reddit discussions. Caasify offers complete root access, custom kernel modules, unrestricted software installation, and full administrative control.
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I/O Throughput98%
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Direct API Control Compared to Cloudways' Platform Layer

Enterprise-Grade Reliability

For Infrastructure-as-Code workflows, direct cloud APIs provide maximum flexibility. Cloudways adds a proprietary management layer that limits automation capabilities, as noted in LowEndBox. Caasify provides direct REST API access, Terraform provider, comprehensive automation, and no platform abstractions.
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WordPress-Agnostic Infrastructure with Caasify over Cloudways

Scale Resources On-Demand

For diverse application stacks, platform flexibility matters. Cloudways optimizes primarily for WordPress and PHP applications with limited support for other technologies, based on Reddit feedback. Caasify supports any application framework, language-agnostic infrastructure, custom Docker deployments, and unlimited technology choices.
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CPU Usage45%
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Use the Right Cloud VPS Buying Route After Comparing Cloudways

This Cloudways comparison should hand off into Cloud VPS plans when the decision becomes commercial. Keep Ubuntu 24 VPS nearby when a standard Linux deployment route fits the workload.

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Instant payment processing with any major credit card. Secure and reliable.

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Fast and secure payment with your PayPal account. No card needed.

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High Performance Infrastructure

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EPYC
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AMD EPYC Processors with NVMe SSD

Industry-leading performance with AMD EPYC CPUs and ultra-fast NVMe storage. Experience up to 10x faster disk speeds for your most demanding workloads.

10 Gbps Network

Ultra-fast network connectivity for seamless data transfer and low-latency operations.

Full API Access

Automate your infrastructure with our comprehensive API. View documentation for integration details.

Pay Only for Running Time

Hourly billing means you only pay when your VPS is active. Pause, restart, or destroy instances anytime without penalties or long-term commitments.

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Order Cloud VPS Server with Root Access

Full control over your virtual server with complete root/administrator access. Deploy in seconds, scale instantly, and manage everything from our intuitive dashboard.

Multiple OS Options

Choose from Linux, Windows, and pre-configured applications.

Crypto Payments

Pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies.

High Traffic Included

Generous bandwidth allocations with every plan.

Browser-Based Console

Access your server directly from your browser.

Global Data Centers

Deploy in 24+ locations across 6 continents.

Full Root Access

Complete control over your server environment.

Pay-As-You-Go Cloud VPS

Pay-as-you-go VPS server with flexible billing.

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Frequently Asked

Everything you need to know about VPS hosting. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Contact our support team.

Cloudways adds 20-30% markup on cloud providers. Caasify offers direct infrastructure with transparent pricing and no markup fees.

Cloudways restricts server access. Caasify provides complete root access, custom configurations, and unrestricted administrative control.

Cloudways adds proprietary management layer. Caasify offers direct REST API, Terraform provider, and comprehensive automation.

Yes, Cloudways optimizes for WordPress/PHP. Caasify supports any framework, language-agnostic infrastructure, and unlimited technology choices.

Yes, Caasify owns direct infrastructure with no reseller markups - vs Cloudways' 20-30% premium on DigitalOcean/AWS/GCP.

Caasify offers full root access, direct APIs, any application stack, and no markups - vs Cloudways' managed restrictions.

Yes, Caasify provides direct API access and Terraform support - vs Cloudways' proprietary platform abstractions.

Caasify offers direct infrastructure, full root access, no markups, and language-agnostic support - vs Cloudways' reseller model and WordPress focus.

What Our Clients Are Saying

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