CloudPloy vs Cloudways
Cloudways sells managed hosting. CloudPloy gives you a deploy control plane for servers you bring or provision at the provider's rate. The main difference is who owns the server relationship and how compute appears on your bill.
Compare the hosting models
| What you pay for | CloudPloy | Cloudways |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Monthly control-plane plan | Managed hosting plan |
| Compute | Separate. Pay your provider directly, or use prepaid credits at the provider's rate for a server CloudPloy provisions. | Check Cloudways' current plan and provider pricing. |
| Server choice | Bring an SSH-reachable server or provision from a supported provider. | Choose from the providers and configurations Cloudways currently offers. |
| Deploy workflow | Dashboard, API, or MCP client such as Claude Code or Cursor. | Cloudways dashboard and its current integrations. |
CloudPloy plan prices
The subscription pays for the control plane. It doesn't include server compute.
| Plan | Monthly price | Limits | Compute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 1 server; Up to 2 vCPU / 2 GB RAM; 1 team seat | Billed separately at the provider's rate |
| Starter | $9.99/month | Up to 3 servers; Up to 16 vCPU / 16 GB RAM per server; 1 team seat | Billed separately at the provider's rate |
| Pro | $19/month | Up to 10 servers; Up to 32 vCPU / 64 GB RAM per server; 3 team seats | Billed separately at the provider's rate |
| Scale | $39/month | Unlimited servers; Uncapped server size; Unlimited team seats | Billed separately at the provider's rate |
On Free, you can connect one server and deploy one app, up to 2 vCPU / 2 GB RAM. Paid plans raise the server, size, and seat limits. All plan limits are listed on the pricing page.
Which one fits?
Choose CloudPloy if
- You want to deploy to a server you already own.
- You want CloudPloy to provision a supported server at the provider's rate.
- You want to deploy or manage apps through an MCP client.
- You prefer to see platform fees and compute costs separately.
Choose Cloudways if
- You want a managed hosting provider to handle the server relationship.
- You want hosting and compute billed through the provider's plan.
- You prefer Cloudways' current dashboard and hosting workflow.
Compare current plans
Check current Cloudways pricing and compute details before comparing total cost. For CloudPloy, add the control-plane plan to the provider bill for any server you run.
View CloudPloy plans and limits
Last updated: 2026-09-23