Which server is right for you?
There are hundreds of hosting companies and the prices are confusing. We tested them, and we run them all for you.
- We test every server, every month
- You pick one, we build it for you
- One price, one bill, nothing to set up
Free for 30 days. Cancel any time.
What will you use it for?
Pick one and we show you the servers that work well for it.
Not sure? Most people start with Photos.
| Server | Size | Where it is | Price, all included | Our score | Careful | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our pick, best value Contabo VPS 20 Good for a family. About 150,000 photos. |
6 CPU, 12 GB, 200 GB | Germany, Singapore | 12.99 EUR / month | 86 |
a bit slower at busy hours | Choose this one |
Hetzner CX32 The fastest one. Good for a family. |
4 CPU, 8 GB, 80 GB | Germany, USA | 14.99 EUR / month | 92 |
small disk | Choose this one |
Netcup RS 1000 Best if you keep a lot of films and files. |
4 CPU, 16 GB, 512 GB | Germany, Austria | 18.99 EUR / month | 88 |
you pay for 12 months | Choose this one |
Vultr Cloud 4C Best if you live in Asia. Fast from Seoul. |
4 CPU, 8 GB, 180 GB | Seoul, Tokyo, 30 more | 24.99 EUR / month | 81 |
the most expensive | Choose this one |
Scaleway DEV1-L Made in France. Runs on green power. |
4 CPU, 8 GB, 80 GB | France | 16.99 EUR / month | 85 |
the disk fills up fast | Choose this one |
OVH VLE-2 Small and cheap. Good to try it out. |
2 CPU, 4 GB, 80 GB | France, Canada | 10.99 EUR / month | 68 |
too small for many photos | Choose this one |
The score is how well the server ran our tests. Above 85 is fast for everyone. Below 70 works, but you will wait sometimes.
Why you can trust the score
Other websites copy the numbers from the seller. We run these servers ourselves.
We test real apps
We follow the price of 1,247 servers. Then we rent the best ones and install Immich, Stremio and Nextcloud on them. We count how long it takes to load 12,000 photos and to start a film. Only a server we tested gets a score.
One price, nothing hidden
The price you see is the price you pay. It includes the server, your web address, the security and the app updates. No setup fee and no surprise at the end of the month.
We earn the same on all of them
We work with every company on this list, so we win nothing by pushing you to one. That is why we can write “slow when busy” next to a cheap server, and keep it there.
You pick. We build it. 15 minutes.
You never open a terminal and you never talk to the hosting company.
Pick your server
Choose one from the list above. You can move to a bigger one later and we take care of it.
We build it for you
We order it, install your apps, set up your web address and the security. It takes about 15 minutes.
Your cloud is ready
You log in and add photos, films or files in one click. Your data stays on your server.
Questions people ask us
Do I need to know anything technical?
No. You pick a server and we do the rest. You get a web address and a screen with apps, like a phone.
What if I pick the wrong one?
You can change server later. We move your data for you and you keep the same web address.
Who can see my files?
Only you. The apps run on your own server, and we do not read or sell your data.
Can I stop and take my data?
Yes, any month. Everything is open source, so you download your files and go anywhere you want.
Why is your price higher than the hosting company?
Because it includes the work. The server, your web address, the security, the updates and our help are all in the price.
You choose the server.
You can leave with your data.
You are never stuck with us. Everything runs on open source, so you can download all your data at any moment and take it somewhere else.
Our test method and our numbers are public on GitHub. If you think a score is wrong, run the test yourself and send us the result.
Still not sure?
Tell us what you want to do. We will tell you which server you need.