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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

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +14 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

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

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Cloudways features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Cloudways adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Shared, VPS and cloud plans
  • Indian data centre locations
  • Free SSL and CDN
  • Managed WordPress
  • Email hosting
  • Daily backups
  • One-click installers
  • 24/7 support

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.

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

What is Cloudways?+

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

How much does Cloudways cost?+

Cloudways starts at about ₹900 per month according to the vendor's published pricing. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does Cloudways offer a free trial or free plan?+

Cloudways typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Cloudways made in India?+

No. Cloudways is developed by DigitalOcean in Valletta, Malta, though it is used by Indian businesses.

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.

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