What are the alternatives to OVH? 10 reliable web hosts and 2 promising new options to keep an eye on
For a long time, OVH, now renamed OVHcloud, was the undisputed leader in the French web hosting sector. A comprehensive range of services, a free domain name, unlimited bandwidth... these are just some of the advantages that have won over site owners.
But today, many users, aware that the competition has grown and improved considerably, find the solutions and services offered by the French player unsuitable. In particular, they point the finger at regular breakdowns, slow uploads and poor customer service.
Like them, would you like to find out what other hosting providers have to offer? Discover the alternatives to OVH (PlanetHoster, Infomaniak, CPEM, etc.) and their advantages.
What is OVHcloud?
In 20 years, OVHcloud has become the leading French web hosting specialist and European leader in cloud computing, offering a complete range of services tailored to the needs of individuals, SMEs and large corporations. Whether you're looking to host a simple showcase site, an online store or deploy complex applications, OVHcloud offers flexible, high-performance solutions.
The company operates 43 datacenters around the world and has over 1.6 million customers.
✅ The key features of OVHcloud services are :
- Shared web hosting: ideal for personal sites and small businesses, with offers including a free domain name for the first year, Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, one-click installations for popular CMSs like WordPress, and multisite management.
- VPS (Virtual Private Server) servers: Offer dedicated resources with NVMe SSD storage options, bandwidth up to 2 Gbit/s, choice of datacenter, and advanced backup options like snapshots.
- Public Cloud: Allows you to deploy resources on demand, with pay-as-you-go billing, high data availability thanks to replication, and maximum flexibility to adapt your infrastructure in real time.
- Simplified management: An intuitive user interface for managing services, monitoring performance, and accessing detailed statistics on traffic and resource utilization.
- Enhanced security: Integrated anti-DDoS protection, free SSL certificates and backup options to ensure service continuity and data security.
- Technical support: 24/7 assistance, with teams ready to intervene when needed, and an active community to share tips and solutions.
OVHcloud
Why consider an alternative to OVH?
Over the past few years, more and more site and application owners have been expressing their dissatisfaction and looking for new hosting solutions.
👎 The causes of their dissatisfaction:
- unresponsive customer support,
- recurring breakdowns,
- slow page loading times,
- the confusing multiplicity of offers,
- higher rates than competitors for almost similar offers. The minimum price is €119 .99incl. VAT/TB/month with a 36-month commitment.
Fortunately, it's possible and easy to change hosters. Some platforms even offer free migration.
Want to say goodbye to OVH? Here are the 10 best alternatives.
The 10 best alternatives to OVH: comparison table
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| OVHcloud |  o2switch |  Hostinger |  Infomaniak |  PlanetHoster |  LWS |  IONOS |  Scaleway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For all companies | For all companies | For all companies | For all companies | For all companies | For all companies | For all companies | For companies with 2 to 250 employees |
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| Learn more about OVHcloud | Learn more about o2switch | Learn more about Hostinger | Learn more about Infomaniak | Learn more about PlanetHoster | Learn more about LWS | Learn more about IONOS | Learn more about Scaleway |
o2switch: for a French hosting provider with responsive customer support
" 100% independent and 100% French ": French web hosting provider o2switch asserts its independence, operating its own datacenters and infrastructures in France. Today, it hosts over 700,000 websites, demonstrating its continued growth with both private and corporate customers.
What's special about o2switch? The company offers three distinct, all-inclusive packages (Grow, Cloud, Pro ) including, among others:
- unlimited disk space,
- a domain name for life,
- unlimited monthly transfers,
- technical support available Monday to Friday,
- high-performance NVMe SSD technology,
- integrated caches (Varnish or LiteSpeed),
- automatic backups for up to 90 days, depending on the package chosen,
- activation within the hour.
Data center uptime reaches 99.99%, with performance among the fastest on the market thanks to an optimized infrastructure.
Finally, the ultra-simple administration interface is designed for all users, including beginners.
👍 Benefits and features
- Three scalable hosting packages (from €7 excl. VAT/month),
- Customer service available by phone (weekdays) and full documentation to answer most of your questions,
- free transfer of your site to the hosting provider,
- NVMe 3.2 GB/s SSD technology, free caches (Varnish or LiteSpeed),
- activation within the hour,
- automatic daily backups for up to 90 days, depending on the offer.
o2switch
Hostinger: for beginners and low-budget projects
Lithuanian company Hosting Media, founded in 2004, launched its free web hosting services (000webhost.com) three years later, to great success. In 2011, the Hostinger platform was launched, and has been growing at a rapid pace ever since. Today, it hosts over 3 million customers in more than 150 countries!
✅ The web hosting provider seduces with :
- some of the lowest prices on the market,
- quality services,
- smooth loading times.
Hostinger's Tier III-certified data centers deliver 99.982% uptime. And because they're spread all over the world (11 datacenters, including one in France), load times are considerably reduced.
Other highlights include
- a comprehensive, intuitive administration interface,
- 24/7 chat support with an average response time of less than 2 minutes,
- free, unlimited migration of your old hosting to Hostinger.
Hostinger even offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. This means you can test the services and features for a month and make up your own mind!
👍 Benefits and features
- reasonably priced offers (from €2.99/month for a 1-year commitment),
- a free domain name with choice of extension (.com, .fr, .net, etc.),
- weekly backups included, daily depending on plan,
- LiteSpeed Server plugin to boost site speed,
- one subscription can cover several sites,
- unlimited functions for premium and corporate users.
Hostinger
Infomaniak: for an eco-friendly, reliable web host
The Swiss company, which has been in business since 1994, is 100% employee-owned. It stands out for its ethical and ecological commitments. For example, Infomaniak uses renewable electricity, fully offsets its CO₂ emissions and favors local partners.
The company operates data centers located in Switzerland and has over a million customers. Its hosting solutions offer:
- 99.99% guaranteed uptime,
- high-performance anti-DDoS, malware and virus protection,
- a smooth administration interface.
Infomaniak's flagship offer (Web hosting only) includes :
- 250 GB SSD disk space (expandable to 500 GB),
- 20 sites included (with the option of hosting up to 100),
- free SSL certificate,
- 10 GB for VOD/AOD content.
Competent and responsive, customer service is available via various channels (email, live chat and phone), 7 days a week from 6am to 11pm by email, and Monday to Friday from 6am to 7pm for phone and chat, with the option of 24/7 premium support with priority assistance.
👍 Benefits and features
- a wide choice of offers (web hosting from €5.75 excl. tax per month, web and e-mail hosting from €7.25 excl. tax per month, managed or unmanaged cloud hosting from €29 excl. tax per month, etc.),
- award-winning, energy-efficient data centers in Switzerland,
- hosting on latest-generation SSD disks,
- EV and DV SSL certificates for all our hosting services,
- instantly absorbed traffic overloads to guarantee stable, high-performance services.
Infomaniak
PlanetHoster: for a flexible, secure hosting solution
Founded in 2007, PlanetHoster is a Canadian web hosting company serving over 150,000 customers from 7 datacenters in France, Switzerland and Canada. Its optimized network offers 99.999% uptime.
PlanetHoster offers two hosting solutions, including a free package (WorldLite) that lets you discover site creation. This includes 750 MB disk space, 2 FTP accounts, 2 email accounts, 2 databases, 2 sub-domains, unlimited traffic and community support.
The World subscription, available from €6/month incl. VAT, includes shared, unlimited, multi-site hosting. You :
- choose your server location (France, Switzerland or Canada) ;
- benefit from a free domain name for life (with a choice of .com, .fr and .net extensions);
- unlimited disk space and e-mail accounts.
Technical support is available via various tools (ticket, telephone, livechat, etc.), 24/7, with qualified and experienced technicians.
👍 Benefits and features
- fast, 24/7 technical support from qualified, experienced technicians,
- eco-responsible infrastructure and architecture (data centers use renewable energy),
- free migration,
- interesting partnerships that enable you to benefit from advantageous free features (SSL certificate, performance and SEO optimization tools, etc.),
- LiteSpeed and MariaDB plugins for enhanced performance,
- backups every 12 hours to a second datacenter.
PlanetHoster
LWS: for a French hosting provider for SMEs
Since 1999, LWS (Ligne Web Services) has specialized in web hosting and domain name registration. The French company manages Tier III and IV quality datacenters in the Grand Est region. It hosts over 280,000 sites and has registered over 800,000 domains.
LWS offers a wide range of hosting packages (Linux, Windows, WordPress, PrestaShop, etc.), all with :
- 99.99% uptime,
- DDoS protection,
- a free domain name,
- NVMe SSD storage,
- unlimited traffic,
- free SSL certificates,
- free backups.
The standard Linux package (LWS Perso) starts at €1.79/month. It includes :
- 100 GB disk space,
- 10 e-mail addresses,
- a MySQL database,
- unlimited traffic,
- free SSL certificate,
- free backups.
The best-selling package (LWS Starter) is aimed at SMEs and craftsmen, and starts at €4.19/month. It covers up to 5 websites and includes :
- 250 GB of NVMe SSD storage,
- 25 MySQL databases,
- 150 professional e-mail addresses,
- unlimited traffic,
- free SSL certificate,
- free backups.
The technical support team is made up of hosting professionals able to provide a tailored response. It can be reached 7 days a week by ticket from the customer area, by telephone, by e-mail and by LiveChat. LWS guarantees a response time of less than 4 hours from Monday to Friday, which is very good for the market.
👍 Benefits and features
- anti-DDoS protection,
- high-speed connection (155 GBit/s),
- automatic installation program (over 20 applications available and over 100 certified compatible),
- automatic daily backups,
- a free domain name,
- a 30-day money-back guarantee, with no need to provide proof of purchase, in just 1 click.
LWS
IONOS: for an intuitive interface and 24/7 support
The German company, formerly known as 1&1, has been operating under the IONOS brand since 2018. Part of the United Internet group, it is positioned as one of Europe's leading web hosting providers, with a focus on accessibility and performance.
In terms of numbers, IONOS boasts over 13 million customers worldwide and manages more than 22 million domain names. Its ISO 27001-certified data centers are located in Europe and the United States, with an availability rate of 99.99%.
IONOS offers a wide range of services, from shared hosting to cloud solutions, with a focus on simplicity and customer support.
Perfect for both professional sites and personal projects, web hosting starts at €1.20/month, with a domain name, SSL certificate, pro emails and generous SSD storage space. All services are powered by 100% renewable electricity in European datacenters.
👍 Benefits and features
- domain name and SSL certificate included in all offers,
- 24/7 technical support (phone, email, virtual assistant),
- intuitive administration interface (My IONOS),
- automatic backups and integrated DDoS protection,
- one-click application installer (WordPress, Joomla, PrestaShop...),
- 30-day money-back guarantee.
IONOS
Scaleway: for a hosting provider specializing in cloud computing
It was in 2018 that the Online company founded by Xavier Niel (creator of telecommunications group Iliad, which owns Internet service provider Free) became Scaleway. The French hosting provider ranks just behind OVHcloud on the French market. It operates 6 data centers, 4 of which are located in France. These are Tier III certified, with an availability rate of 99.982%.
Scaleway offers 4 web hosting solutions:
| Offer | Cores | Memory | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | 1 core | 1 GB SSD | 10 GB SSD | 5.39 € / month |
| Personal | 2 cores | 1 GB | 50 GB SSD | 8.98 € / month |
| Professional | 4 cores | 2 GB | 100 GB SSD | 17.07 € / month |
| Ecommerce | 8 cores | 8 GB | 250 GB SSD | 26.96 € / month |
All include :
- a domain name,
- unlimited e-mail accounts,
- 24/7 ticket and telephone support.
👍 Benefits and features
- over 420 pre-configured applications (WordPress, Drupal, PrestaShop, Joomla, etc.),
- a single portal to facilitate multi-site management,
- 100% of electricity used for datacenters comes from wind and hydroelectric power,
- a complete, fluid interface,
- unlimited databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Memcache, etc.).
Scaleway
Ex2: for an eco-friendly web host with high-performance web services
The Canadian company, which has been around since 2013, stands out for its social and environmental commitments. In France, Ex2 is recognized as the first green hosting company specializing in WordPress.
In terms of numbers, the hosting provider boasts over 180,000 customers and manages more than 280,000 websites in an environmentally friendly manner.
Ex2 offers a wide range of services, from shared hosting to Divi hosting and green hosting.
Perfect for small and medium-sized sites, green hosting (from €1.45 per month) is a shared hosting package with zero carbon footprint (renewable energy used for datacenters). When a customer subscribes to this offer, Ex2 donates 3 solar lamps to a family in Africa, in partnership with Solar Aid.
👍 Benefits and features
- free domain name and SSL certificate for life,
- daily off-site backups,
- servers located in France, Canada and the USA,
- technical support available 24/7/365 via ChatLive (no phone line),
- 30-day money-back guarantee,
- free site migration.
Kinsta: for a host specialized in Wordpress
Founded in 2013 in Los Angeles, Kinsta has established itself as a global benchmark for managed WordPress hosting. The company relies on a high-end infrastructure based on Google Cloud Platform and a performance- and security-oriented approach.
Kinsta hosts sites in over 120 countries and offers 37 data centers on 6 continents. Each site is isolated in a dedicated container, guaranteeing enhanced security and optimal performance.
Kinsta's offering is exclusively dedicated to WordPress, with plans tailored to freelancers, SMEs, agencies and large corporations. Rates start at €26.97/month for a WordPress installation, 25,000 monthly visits and 10 GB SSD storage. All plans include a free CDN, daily backups, premium migrations and expert technical support available 24/7.
👍 Benefits and features
- an infrastructure powered by Google Cloud Platform,
- advanced security with Cloudflare firewall, DDoS protection and real-time monitoring,
- optimized performance thanks to Nginx, PHP 8.1, MariaDB and an integrated CDN,
- intuitive and powerful MyKinsta administration interface,
- automatic backups with customizable frequency options,
- 30-day money-back guarantee.
Gandi: transparency and ethical commitment
Founded in 2000, the French company Gandi first established itself as a domain name registrar, before expanding its services to include web hosting. It stands out for its commitment to an ethical, transparent Internet that respects privacy.
Gandi boasts over 350,000 customers and manages more than 2.5 million domain names. Its data centers are located in France and Luxembourg, ensuring that data remains subject to the RGPD.
Gandi's shared hosting offer, called Simple Hosting, is designed for users looking for a simple, scalable solution. Rates start at €18/month for the Starter plan, including a maximum site, up to 1 vCPU, 256 MB RAM and 20 GB SSD storage. The Business plan offers up to 4 vCPUs, 2 GB RAM and 80 GB SSD storage for €36/month.
All plans include a free SSL certificate, 2 mailboxes, and the ability to install CMS such as WordPress or PrestaShop with a single click. The domain name is not included and must be purchased separately.
👍 Benefits and features
- Free SSL certificate to secure your site.
- 2 email boxes included with each plan.
- One-click installation of popular CMS like WordPress and PrestaShop.
- Servers located in France and Luxembourg, ensuring RGPD compliance.
- Ethical commitment to an open, privacy-friendly internet.
- 24/7 customer support via email and live chat.
2 new entrants to watch
Bluehost
Founded in 2003, Bluehost is one of the world's leading web hosting companies. Bluehost is particularly renowned for its official partnership with WordPress.org, which has been recommending it since 2006.
Bluehost boasts over 2 million hosted sites worldwide. Its main data centers are located in Provo and Orem (Utah, USA), with extensions in London, Mumbai, Hong Kong and Shanghai to serve an international clientele.
Bluehost offers a wide range of services, from shared hosting to dedicated solutions, including services optimized for WordPress and WooCommerce.
Perfect for small and medium-sized sites, shared hosting starts at €2.49/month for the Basic plan, including 10 GB of SSD storage, a free domain name for a year, an SSL certificate, and the option of hosting a website.
👍 Benefits and features
- Free domain name for the first year,
- Free SSL certificate,
- 24/7 technical support by phone and live chat,
- User-friendly administration interface with cPanel,
- One-click installation for WordPress and other CMS,
- 30-day money-back guarantee.
GreenGeeks
Founded in California in 2008, GreenGeeks has established itself as a major player in eco-friendly web hosting. The company stands out for its environmental commitment: it feeds three times the amount of energy consumed back into the network in the form of renewable energy, and plants a tree for every new account activated.
GreenGeeks hosts over 600,000 websites for more than 55,000 customers worldwide. Its data centers are located in Chicago (USA), Montreal (Canada), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Phoenix (USA) and Singapore, ensuring global coverage and high performance.
The company offers a wide range of services, from shared hosting to VPS, with specific solutions for WordPress and WooCommerce. Shared hosting starts at €2.65/month for the Lite plan, including fast SSD storage, unlimited bandwidth and a free domain name for the first year.
👍 Benefits and features
- Carbon-neutral hosting (EPA-certified Green Power Partner),
- Solid performance thanks to LiteSpeed, MariaDB and an integrated caching system,
- Automated nightly backups,
- Access to cPanel and Softaculous for simplified management,
- 24/7 technical support (chat, phone, email),
- 1 tree planted for every new customer.
How to choose an alternative to OVH?
Summary table of the best alternatives to OVH
| Software | User types | Key benefits | 3 key features | Entry price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| o2switch | VSEs, freelancers, bloggers | Unique all-inclusive offer and human customer support | Unlimited disk space, free migration, daily backups | From €7 excl. tax/month |
| Hostinger | Beginners, freelancers, personal sites | Ultra-competitive rates | LiteSpeed server, free domain name, 24/7 chat support | From €2.99/month |
| Infomaniak | Eco-responsible SMEs, companies and NGOs | Ecological commitment + performance | Datacenters in Switzerland, backups up to 90 days, multi-channel support | From €5.75 excl. tax/month |
| PlanetHoster | Any public, business or personal use | Flexible, secure multi-site hosting | Choice of datacenter, free migration, green infrastructure | Free option |
| LWS | VSEs, SMEs, showcase or e-commerce sites | Wide range of offers for all profiles | Free backups, unlimited traffic, free domain name | From €1.79 excl. tax/month |
| IONOS | Pros, small businesses, agencies | Intuitive My IONOS interface and 24/7 support | SSL certificate, 1-click installation, green datacenters | From €1 excl. tax/month |
| Scaleway | Tech startups, developers, scale-ups | High-performance French cloud infrastructures | Domain name included, 24/7 support, 420+ pre-installed apps | From €5.39 / month |
| Ex2 | Green websites, WordPress blogs, associations | Green hosting with concrete social impact | Lifetime SSL certificate, external backups, servers in France, CA and US | From €1.45/month |
| Kinsta | Agencies, e-merchants, large WP sites | Ultra-optimized for WordPress on Google Cloud | integrated CDN, advanced security, 24/7 WP expert support | From €26.97/month |
| Gandi | Associations, tech, RGPD-sensitive customers | Ethics, transparency and data protection | Free SSL certificate, email included, RGPD compliant hosting | From €18/month |
Our advice for an optimal choice
Before leaving OVHcloud, it's best to know what you're looking for. A good alternative is measured first and foremost by performance (SSD/NVMe storage, availability greater than 99.95%) and the quality of customer support (ideally available 24/7 in French).
A clear management interface is also essential, especially if you're not a technical expert.
Make sure you check the features included right from the start: domain name, SSL certificate, email addresses, backups... not everything is self-evident.
As for the budget, beware of tempting introductory prices: compare prices excluding promotions and over the long term. And if you don't want to have to migrate everything in a year's time, choose a scalable offer now, capable of supporting your growth.
Last but not least, if you're concerned about environmental impact, you'll want to choose a hosting provider committed to an ecological approach (green energy, real carbon offsetting, etc.).
Alternative to OVH: in a nutshell
There's no shortage of solutions for site and application owners looking to replace French hosting provider OVH. There are now many convincing, high-performance players offering hosting packages that combine speed, quality and security.
Some even offer eco-friendly solutions, in response to the environmental challenges that are becoming an ever-increasing priority for individuals and businesses alike.
To choose the right hosting provider, we recommend that you take into account :
- the type of site or application to be hosted,
- the content to be put online
- security solutions (backups and computer protection),
- available technical support (documentation resources, chat, telephone line, etc.),
- and, of course, the price!
Don't hesitate to compare.
Article translated from French