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Updated September 29, 2026 · DeployCue Editorial Team

PlanetHoster vs UCloud

Compare PlanetHoster and UCloud using recorded catalog facts and pricing.

PlanetHoster vs UCloud: the differences

PlanetHoster vs UCloud
FactPlanetHosterUCloud
Entry price$48.99$5.34Lower
Entry plan2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe SSD1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB system disk
Bandwidth allowanceUnlimited traffic, 1 Gbit/s connection200 GB/month data package, 30 Mbps peak bandwidth
Locations328Higher
RegionsFR, CH, CACN, HK, TW, SG, JP, KR, TH, ID, VN, PH, KZ, UZ, PK, IN, US, BR, MX, DE, GB, AE, NG
Compliance certificationsISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, Tier III, Tier IV, ICANN, CIRA, AFNICCMMI Level 5, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, SOC I & II, ITSS
Server typesVPSVPS, Bare metalCovers more
Operating systemsLinuxLinux, WindowsCovers more
Free creditsNot confirmed$5 credit on contacting support after linking a credit card
DDoS protectionYesNot confirmed
SLA uptime99.9%Not confirmed

Same on both: Billing models (Monthly), Use cases (Game server).

Key differences

  • UCloud scores higher overall: 9.40 vs 8.70.
  • Entry price is lower at UCloud: $5.34 vs $48.99.
  • Locations is higher at UCloud: 28 vs 3.
  • Regions: only PlanetHoster offers FR, CH, CA.
  • Regions: only UCloud offers CN, HK, TW.
  • Compliance certifications: only PlanetHoster offers SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR.
  • Compliance certifications: only UCloud offers CMMI Level 5, ISO 9001, ISO 20000.
  • Server types: only UCloud offers Bare metal.
  • Operating systems: only UCloud offers Windows.

Score breakdown

PlanetHoster vs UCloud
AreaPlanetHosterUCloud
Cost8.20Monthly billing without hourly choice shapes entry spend at monthlyNot confirmed
Offer9.10Generous transfer allowance described in Unlimited traffic, 1 Gbit/s connection lifts usable value9.30HigherNode prices start at $0.96, under the €9.15 midpoint for this category.
Trust9.10Broad assurance set named in ISO 27001, SOC 2 and PCI DSS supports confidence9.60Higher

Winner by area

PlanetHoster

  • Offer9.1
  • Trust9.1

UCloud

  • Offer9.3
  • Trust9.6
  • Offer is level, 9.1 each.
  • On trust the two are close: UCloud 9.6, PlanetHoster 9.1.

The numbers side by side

PlanetHoster vs UCloud
FactPlanetHosterUCloud
Entry price$48.99$5.34
Locations328

What each covers

PlanetHoster vs UCloud
Billing modelsPlanetHosterUCloud
MonthlyYesYes
PlanetHoster vs UCloud
Server typesPlanetHosterUCloud
VPSYesYes
Bare metalNoYes
PlanetHoster vs UCloud
Use casesPlanetHosterUCloud
Game serverYesYes
PlanetHoster vs UCloud
Operating systemsPlanetHosterUCloud
LinuxYesYes
WindowsNoYes

Where each is licensed and available

PlanetHoster vs UCloud
CountryPlanetHosterUCloud
HeadquartersNot confirmedHong Kong

Every fact side by side

PlanetHoster vs UCloud
FactPlanetHosterUCloud
Pricing modelNot confirmedHourly
Legal entityNot confirmedUCLOUD INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(HK) LIMITED
HeadquartersNot confirmedHong Kong

Not confirmed for one of the two: Founded, Support channels.

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