Hosting & cloud

Most recommended

• CloudflareRecommended for strong DDoS and bot protection and shielding origin servers, much of it free or cheap, though critics cite outages that take down huge parts of the web.744recommend
• HetznerRecommended for cheap, powerful cloud and bare-metal servers that cost far less than AWS or DigitalOcean, though sign-up ID checks are strict and recent price hikes upset people.415recommend
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)Recommended for its broad service ecosystem, strong compliance credentials and instant self-service capacity, but critics warn about lock-in, complex pricing and easy overspending with no spending cap.248recommend
• SyncthingFree, open-source peer-to-peer sync that keeps files on your own devices without a cloud and runs reliably for years, though mobile support is awkward and devices must be online.212recommend
• Proxmox VEA free Debian-based hypervisor for VMs and containers that's easy to install on cheap hardware, with clustering, HA and Ceph built in; setup and networking can feel complex.208recommend
• Cloudflare WorkersCheap, globally distributed serverless compute that scales from zero with almost no maintenance, though its unique runtime raises lock-in concerns and access controls are coarse.190recommend
• Amazon S3A highly reliable, scalable object store with a simple, widely copied API that is cheaper than building your own, though its API has accumulated quirks and costs can surprise.170recommend
• Google CloudPraised as a technically strong, developer-friendly cloud with cleaner IAM and tooling than AWS, but critics agree support is poor and account and billing problems erode trust.161recommend
• NextcloudA self-hosted replacement for Google Drive or Microsoft 365 that bundles file, calendar and contact sync, though many find it slow, janky and maintenance-heavy with frequent updates.154recommend
• Microsoft AzureChosen for enterprise support, compliance and tight integration with Microsoft 365 and .NET, though many find its portal clumsy, its pricing complex and account support frustrating.153recommend
• Apple iCloudApple users like its no-setup sync, automatic photo backup and custom-domain email, but critics cite account lockouts, pushy default sign-ups and difficulty getting files back out.144recommend
• DropboxLong-time users praise it as reliable, cross-platform file syncing that just works, though critics complain about feature bloat, pricing tiers and nags pushing users away.140recommend
• VercelRecommended for dead-simple git-push deployments, branch previews and a free hobby tier, but critics warn of surprise bills, Next.js lock-in and a recent security breach.139recommend
• DigitalOceanA simple, affordable cloud for small VMs and apps, with a cleaner UI than AWS and excellent guides, though critics cite weak support and a fading price advantage.133recommend
• Bunny.netA cheap, pay-as-you-go European CDN with edge scripting, popular as a Cloudflare alternative, though critics cite a data-loss bug downplayed for 15 months and a poorly handled security incident.121recommend
• exe.devSpins up SSH-accessible Linux VMs in seconds with a built-in coding agent and one-click public exposure; critics cite a confusing landing page, closed source and production-unfriendly limits.115recommend
• SupabaseA managed Postgres backend with built-in auth and functions that saves setup and ops work, with a usable free tier; critics warn RLS security is easy to get wrong.109recommend
• Hetzner CloudCheap, simple European cloud VMs with strong performance per euro and generous included bandwidth, though recent steep price increases have pushed some users to consider leaving.99recommend
• RailwayEasy deploys for backend apps and small sites with cheap usage-based pricing and a clean UI, though critics cite outages, security incidents and weak API key permissions.94recommend
• IncusPeople recommend Incus as one tool for VMs, system containers and OCI containers, with a clean CLI and reliable releases, though critics find onboarding and defaults hard.90recommend
• OneDrivePeople recommend OneDrive for reliable file sync, version history, and easy access across devices and Office documents. Critics agree it is pushed aggressively and has had sync and data-loss problems.86recommend
• GitHub PagesFree static site hosting on your own domain, with files easy to move elsewhere. Critics warn of domain abuse and phishing-like setups, and stale deploys.86recommend
• Cloudflare R2S3-compatible object storage with no egress fees, low prices and a generous free tier. Critics point to higher, less predictable latency than S3.85recommend
• AWS LambdaRecommended for scaling spiky, stateless work with little setup, since it autoscales from zero and needs little maintenance. Main caveat: cold starts add latency, and costs can rise at scale.84recommend
• Cloudflare PagesFree static site hosting that deploys from git or the CLI, with a generous free tier. Most common caveat: Pages is deprecated for new projects in favor of Workers.83recommend
• Garage S3 object storeSimple, free S3-compatible storage that runs on one node or many. Caveat: not fully feature-complete, and critics report data loss after unclean power failures.83recommend
• HerokuRecommended for its git push deployment and developer experience that hides server details; the most common caveat is rising prices and lock-in, with development stalling under Salesforce ownership.82recommend
• OVH hostingCheap, established European hosting provider that people use for VPS, servers and managed cloud; critics cite slow support, billing trouble and a buggy web UI.81recommend
• PorkbunRecommended for cheap domain registration, straightforward interface, API access, responsive support and a small, friendly team. Common caveat: it requires ID verification for some registrations, which critics object to.81recommend
• Amazon EC2People recommend EC2 for reliable servers, easy backups and patching, but critics say it often costs far more than a VPS or dedicated server.73recommend