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Cloudways

by DigitalOcean · Valletta, Malta · Since 2012

Managed cloud hosting on DigitalOcean and AWS.

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Starting price
₹900/mo
per month, billed by vendor
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Cloudways?

Cloudways is web hosting from DigitalOcean, based in Valletta, Malta and has been building software since 2012. Managed cloud hosting on DigitalOcean and AWS.

Web hosting covers shared hosting, VPS, cloud and managed platforms. For most Indian businesses the practical questions are where the data centre sits (latency to your customers), whether support responds in your working hours, and whether the plan can grow without a painful migration.

Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹900 per month.

What works well

  • +3-day free trial
  • +Prices published openly on the official pricing page
  • +Developer API documented on the official site

What to watch out for

  • −No free plan on the official pricing page
  • −Prices listed in USD, not Indian rupees

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

Cloudways at a glance

Analysing Cloudways — pricing, features, reviews and alternatives…

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Cloudways features

As listed on Cloudways's official website.

  • Secure, Reliable, Intelligent
  • Introducing Cloudways Copilot
  • Empowering the 100,000+ Businesses & Counting
  • Introducing Cloudways Lightning Stack
  • Trusted by 100,000+ businesses like yours
  • Cloudways Flexible
  • Cloudways Autonomous
  • Managed AI Agents
  • Choose Your App. Pick a Cloud

Cloudways pricing

Entry price

₹900/mo

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Cloudways charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on cloudways.com.

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Specifications

Category
Web hosting
Vendor
DigitalOcean
Headquarters
Valletta, Malta
Founded
2012
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
₹900/mo
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Cloudways — frequently asked questions

Where is the Cloudways login page?+

Cloudways's login is at https://unified.cloudways.com/login, linked from its official website.

How do I sign up for Cloudways?+

New accounts are created at https://unified.cloudways.com/signup on Cloudways's official site.

How much does Cloudways cost?+

Cloudways publishes its plans at https://www.cloudways.com/en/pricing.php. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Cloudways have a free trial?+

Yes. Cloudways's official site offers a free trial of 3 days.

What is Cloudways?+

Cloudways is web hosting by DigitalOcean. Managed cloud hosting on DigitalOcean and AWS.

How much does Cloudways cost?+

Cloudways's published pricing starts at ₹900/mo. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does Cloudways offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for Cloudways. Confirm the current trial terms on DigitalOcean's official site.

Is Cloudways made in India?+

No. Cloudways is developed by DigitalOcean in Valletta, Malta.

Who is Cloudways best suited for?+

Cloudways suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for web hosting.

What are the best alternatives to Cloudways?+

Popular alternatives in web hosting include HostingRaja, MilesWeb, Registry.in (NIXI). Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Cloudways deployed?+

Cloudways is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About DigitalOcean

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DigitalOcean · Valletta, Malta · Founded 2011 · 3 products in our catalogue

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