Updated October 18, 2026 · DeployCue Editorial Team
ServerMania vs Shadow
Compare ServerMania and Shadow using recorded catalog facts and pricing.
Shadow9.1/10
See alternativesServerMania vs Shadow: the differences
| Fact | ServerMania | Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| GPU models | NVIDIA L4, RTX PRO Blackwell 4500, RTX PRO Blackwell 5000, RTX PRO Blackwell 6000 | RTX 2000 Ada, RTX A4500 |
| Billing granularity | Hourly | Per minute |
| Egress fee | Network transfer charged by usage; overage charges itemized on monthly invoices | Included |
| Free credits | Free credit on AraCloud signup | 100 hours |
| Locations | 8Higher | 6 |
| GPU hour from | Not confirmed | €0.29 |
| Interconnect | Carrier neutral interconnection; 5 network providers in Vancouver; IP Transit service offered | Not confirmed |
| Compliance certifications | SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 2 HIPAA, HIPAA, PCI, ISO 27001, HITRUST, SAS70 Type II, SSAE16 | Not confirmed |
Key differences
- GPU models: only ServerMania offers NVIDIA L4, RTX PRO Blackwell 4500, RTX PRO Blackwell 5000.
- GPU models: only Shadow offers RTX 2000 Ada, RTX A4500.
- Locations is higher at ServerMania: 8 vs 6.
- Support channels: only ServerMania offers Email, Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at ServerMania: 2002 vs 2015.
- Pricing model: only Shadow offers Free tier.
Score breakdown
| Area | ServerMania | Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.30Entry price of $27.79 runs well above the site median, €5.83, and transfer is metered on top. | 9.50HigherEntry at €0.29 with trial credit at 100 hours keeps start up spend low. |
| Offer | 9.50HigherHourly billing (hourly and monthly), 4 TB of transfer, linux and windows images and vps and bare metal under one roof. | 8.60Catalog at RTX 2000 Ada and RTX A4500 across locations at 6 stays focused yet placed. |
| Trust | 9.70Higher | 9.50Operated by SHADOW SAS with help via help centre for clear accountability. |
How they score
ServerMania
- Offer9.5
- Trust9.7
Shadow
- Offer8.6
- Trust9.5
- On offer the two are close: ServerMania 9.5, Shadow 8.6.
- Trust is level, 9.7 each.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ServerMania | Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Hourly | Hourly, Free tierCovers more |
| Legal entity | ServerMania Inc. | SHADOW SAS |
| Headquarters | Canada | France |
| Founded | 2002Lower | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Help centre |
Country by country
| Country | ServerMania | Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Italy | No | Yes |
| Luxembourg | No | Yes |
8 of 14 countries where either is available.
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