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alwaysdata alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded alwaysdata alternative is Hetzner (2.4 GPA).
alwaysdata compared with 5 alternatives: Hetzner, OVHcloud, Clever Cloud, Scalingo and Gandi.
alwaysdata has a free plan. Paid plans start at €5 per month, excl. VAT (Plus Small). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| alwaysdataThis tool | Free plan · from €5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Hetzner | From €1.60/mo | No | Web |
| OVHcloud | From $4.54/mo | No | Web |
| Clever Cloud | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| Scalingo | Free trial · from €7.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Gandi | From €2.00/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
alwaysdata starts at about $5.59 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Hetzner.
OVHcloud and Gandi start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from alwaysdata
Hetzner
German hosting: web hosting, cloud servers and dedicated servers
- Hetzner starts at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S).
- Hetzner has no free plan, unlike alwaysdata.
- Hetzner also covers file sharing.
- Hetzner does not cover databases, which alwaysdata does.
Suits: Buyers in Europe who want German data centers and euro billing
OVHcloud
VPS, public cloud, web hosting and dedicated servers
- OVHcloud starts at $4.54 per month and up (VPS-1).
- OVHcloud has no free plan, unlike alwaysdata.
Suits: Buyers who want cheap VPS with unlimited traffic
Clever Cloud
French managed PaaS that deploys apps with a git push
- Clever Cloud has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike alwaysdata.
- Clever Cloud also covers workflow automation.
Suits: European teams that need hosting inside France
Scalingo
European PaaS and managed databases billed by the minute
- Scalingo starts at €7.20 per month ex. VAT (smallest container or database).
- Scalingo has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike alwaysdata.
Suits: European teams that need data hosted on a sovereign cloud
Gandi
European web hosting plans with a domain and mailboxes included
- Gandi starts at €2.00 per month, billed yearly; renewal price not stated.
- Gandi has no free plan, unlike alwaysdata.
- Gandi also covers managed WordPress and page speed.
- Gandi does not cover databases, which alwaysdata does.
Suits: Owners who want a domain, mailbox and hosting from one European company
Limits worth knowing in alwaysdata
- Prices are in euros and exclude VAT.
- The free plan is limited to personal use and carries 1 GB of disk, 256 MB of RAM and 3 days of backups.
- 24/7 support is part of the Max offer; other plans are answered during office hours.
- Max servers start at 369 euros a month, so there is a large step up from the 50 euro Plus Large plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to alwaysdata?
The alternatives to alwaysdata in this directory are Hetzner, OVHcloud, Clever Cloud, Scalingo and Gandi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with alwaysdata.
Is there a free alternative to alwaysdata?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Clever Cloud and Scalingo offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.