Best hosting for Nextcloud
A self-hosted alternative to Google Drive or Dropbox. Storage is the main factor. Typical use: Personal cloud storage and file sync.
Recommended plans for Nextcloud
| Provider / Plan | Type | Resources | Bandwidth | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top pick Contabo VPS 10 SSD | VPS | 3.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 75 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $5.36/mo | 28.17 | Get |
| Contabo VPS 20 SSD | VPS | 6.0 vCPU · 12.00 GB RAM · 100 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $8.24/mo | 25.73 | Get |
| Contabo VPS 30 SSD | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 24.00 GB RAM · 200 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $12.60/mo | 24.76 | Get |
| Hetzner CX22 | VPS | 2.0 vCPU · 4.00 GB RAM · 40 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €4.15/mo | 21.59 | Get |
| Hetzner CAX21 (ARM) | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 80 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €6.49/mo | 21.45 | Get |
| Hetzner CX32 | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 80 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €7.05/mo | 19.74 | Get |
| Hetzner CPX41 | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 16.00 GB RAM · 240 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €16.40/mo | 14.73 | Get |
| Hostinger KVM 8 VPS | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 32.00 GB RAM · 400 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $25.99/mo | 14.16 | Get |
| Hostinger KVM 4 VPS | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 16.00 GB RAM · 200 GB NVMe | 16.00 TB | $12.99/mo | 14.16 | Get |
| IONOS VPS Linux L | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 240 GB SSD | unmetered | €9/mo | 11.73 | Get |
Picks meet the recommended sizing for Nextcloud and are ranked by value. Confirm final pricing on the provider's site.
Nextcloud hosting FAQ
How much RAM does Nextcloud need?
For Nextcloud we recommend 4.00 GB of RAM (minimum 2.00 GB) and around 2.0 vCPU. Smaller sites can start lower, but sizing one step up avoids running out of memory under load.
Is managed hosting worth it for Nextcloud?
Not necessarily. Nextcloud runs well on an unmanaged VPS if you are comfortable managing the server, which is cheaper. Choose managed only if you would rather not touch the terminal.
What is the cheapest way to host Nextcloud?
The best value plan that meets the recommended sizing for Nextcloud starts around $5.36 per month on Contabo. See the full ranked list above and confirm the price on the provider's site.