Migration guide
Switching from UpCloud to LikeVPS
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | UpCloud | LikeVPS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $3.50 | $10 | +$6.50 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $7 | $10 | +$3 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $14 | $17 | +$3 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $24 | $23 | −$1 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: Finland, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain, United States, Singapore, Australia.
Only LikeVPS: France, Switzerland, Belgium, Estonia, Latvia, Italy, Serbia, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Canada, Israel, Hong Kong, India, Japan.
Only UpCloud: Denmark, Norway, Poland.
Features
LikeVPS adds NVMe disks, DDoS filtering, unmetered traffic.
You would give up an API, private networking.
A three-step cutover
- Create the LikeVPS server in Finland 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 UpCloud running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
Questions people ask
Is LikeVPS cheaper than UpCloud?
At 1 of 4 RAM tiers we can compare (1, 2, 4 and 8 GB) LikeVPS has the lower monthly price. Entry price is $10 against $3.50.
Will I lose any locations leaving UpCloud?
UpCloud covers 3 countries that LikeVPS does not: Denmark, Norway, Poland.