Migration guide
Switching from ScalaHosting to UpCloud
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | ScalaHosting | UpCloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $24.95 | $3.50 | −$21.45 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $24.95 | $7 | −$17.95 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $24.95 | $14 | −$10.95 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $49.95 | $24 | −$25.95 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Netherlands, Finland, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, Australia.
Only ScalaHosting: Bulgaria.
Features
UpCloud adds IPv6, an API, private networking, custom ISO boot.
You would give up NVMe disks, unmetered traffic.
A three-step cutover
- Create the UpCloud server in United States first so the new IP is ready before DNS changes.
- Move data with rsync or a restic backup — custom ISO boot is available if you need an exact OS match.
- Lower the DNS TTL to 300 seconds a day ahead, cut over, then keep ScalaHosting running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- ScalaHosting$24.95 · 15 cities
- UpCloud$3.50 · 14 cities
Questions people ask
Is UpCloud cheaper than ScalaHosting?
At 4 of 4 RAM tiers we can compare (1, 2, 4 and 8 GB) UpCloud has the lower monthly price. Entry price is $3.50 against $24.95.
Will I lose any locations leaving ScalaHosting?
ScalaHosting covers 1 country that UpCloud does not: Bulgaria.