Looking for a DigitalOcean alternative?

Take your apps beyond basic VMs or single-cloud PaaS. Upsun provides a cloud application platform with the flexibility and features to build, ship, and scale without limits.


Environment cloning	Full-stack production clones	Manual setup required without data clones
Multicloud deployment	AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM, and OVHCloud	DigitalOcean infrastructure only
CI/CD	Automatic on every Git push	Third-party tools required
Language support	Native support for 10 programming languages	Limited to 6 languages
Pricing model	Predictable & transparent pricing models	Predictable per-component pricing
Managed services	Databases, caching, and services integrated	Extra cost for managed services
Infrastructure management	Fully managed PaaS	Fully managed PaaS
Compliance	SOC 2 Type 2, PCI DSS Level 1, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001 certified	SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 only
Web Application Firewall (WAF)	Available; built-in	Available (third-party only)
Sustainability incentives	3% discount for low-carbon regions	Not available
Custom runtimes	Highly customizable via YAML configuration	Supported via a user-provided Dockerfile.
Application Performance Monitoring	Built-in observability suite	Limited
Backup services	Automatic backups by default	Varies by product

Experience the Upsun advantage

Instant production cloning

Spin up instant copies of your production environment with complete data, configurations, and code for every development branch. Team members can access and test these live preview environments with confidence.

Multicloud deployment

Upsun places infrastructure choice in your hands. Select your cloud provider and region with lower carbon intensity to earn discounts and support your sustainability goals.

Multi-language support

Whatever languages, runtimes, stacks, or CMS you use, Upsun has you covered. With support for 10 languages, virtually any frameworks, and fully managed services like databases, search, and caching.

99.99% uptime available

Keep your applications online, even during traffic spikes, with 99.99% uptime availability, automated disaster recovery, and a dedicated 24/7 support team.

Ready to experience the difference?

Migrating to Upsun is a seamless process!

We understand that switching platforms is a big step. Start with our 15-day free trial and explore Upsun at no cost. You can also schedule a demo to speak with an expert.

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Choose the right platform for your team

Get a 3% discount when you deploy and manage applications at data centers in our incentive-eligible greener regions.

Create byte-for-byte clones of your production environment in under 2 minutes, making updates simple, safe, and straightforward

One centralized PaaS handles ops, storage, security, previews, and more. Sign one contract, pay one bill, and let your developers focus on one thing: coding

Zero effort, 0 commitment required upfront. Get started with our $0 free tier and experience the difference for yourself

The GitHub integration, the creation of those UAT sites… that really was a huge game-changer for us. It's so seamless the way Upsun fits into the way we were working already.

Daniel Gittings
Lead Digital Developer, University of Surrey