| Hostinger Cloud | Cloudways | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cloud hosting with a shared-style panel | Managed cloud hosting |
| Cheapest plan in dataset (sizes may differ) | Cloud Startup | DigitalOcean 1 GB |
| Intro price | $7.99/mo | $11.00/mo |
| Renewal price | $25.99/mo | $11.00/mo |
| Promo term | 48 months | None (monthly price) |
| 3-year total | $287.64 | $396.00 |
| Asian data center | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Growing sites and small stores that need more CPU/RAM without managing a VPS | Growing WordPress/WooCommerce sites that have outgrown shared hosting |
| Visit Hostinger Cloud | Visit Cloudways |
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Key differences
- Hostinger Cloud Startup: $7.99/mo on a 48-month term, then $25.99/mo. Lists 4 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM and 100 GB NVMe.
- Cloudways DigitalOcean 1 GB: $11/mo, billed monthly.
- Hostinger Cloud includes email and a free domain. Cloudways does not include email hosting.
- Both offer Asian locations.
All Hostinger Cloud plans
| Plan | Specs / fit | Intro | Renews | Promo term | 3-year total | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Startup | Shared-style panel with more CPU/RAM | $7.99/mo | $25.99/mo | 48 mo | $287.64 | source |
All Cloudways plans
| Plan | Specs / fit | Intro | Renews | Promo term | 3-year total | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean 1 GB | Best managed cloud | $11.00/mo | $11.00/mo | 1 mo | $396.00 | source |
How to decide
Run the true-cost calculator for the number of years you expect to keep the site or server. Then run the latency test from where your visitors are. For VPS workloads, size RAM first with the VPS sizer. Profiles: Hostinger Cloud · Cloudways.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostinger Cloud cheaper than Cloudways?
Over 3 years, the cheapest Hostinger Cloud plan in our dataset totals $287.64 and the cheapest Cloudways plan totals $396.00 (published prices checked 21 Oct 2026, renewals included).
Which is better for Asia, Hostinger Cloud or Cloudways?
Both offer Asian locations; test latency from your city.
Prices are published list prices from official provider pages, last checked 21 Oct 2026. They are not GetBestHost lab benchmarks. Some links are affiliate links (marked "sponsored"); they never change our rankings. See the affiliate disclosure and methodology.