Alternatives
Cloudways alternatives
Cloudways is a Managed starting at $11/mo. If you want more privacy, crypto-only billing or simply a different trade-off between price and control, here is how the closest alternatives compare.
The alternatives
| Feature | Price | KYC required | Crypto payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| NoctisNodeNo identity check on signup · Pays in crypto · Helsinki, Finland · EU jurisdiction | $6/mo | No | Yes |
| Liquid WebFull KYC on signup | $15/mo | Yes | No |
| DigitalOceanFull KYC on signup | $4/mo | Yes | No |
| Linode (Akamai)Full KYC on signup | $5/mo | Yes | No |
| OVHcloudFull KYC on signup | $3/mo | Yes | No |
Reasons people look for an {name} alternative
- —Cloudways requires identity verification before you can provision a server.
- —Cloudways does not accept cryptocurrency for new orders.
- —Cloudways keeps account and usage logs tied to your account.
If the goal is a server that never asks who you are and takes crypto directly, NoctisNode deploys a root VPS in Helsinki (Finland) in about 35 seconds, with no KYC, no logs and payment in Monero, Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC or SOL. If you need Cloudways's specific ecosystem, the alternatives above each cover a different corner of that gap.
Cloudways alternatives — FAQ
What is the best no-KYC alternative to Cloudways?
NoctisNode: anonymous signup, no logs, root VPS from $6/month in Helsinki (Finland), paid in Monero, Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC or SOL. Among the providers above, the ones flagged “No KYC” need no identity documents either.
Can I pay for a VPS with Monero or Bitcoin without an account?
Yes. NoctisNode issues a per-account deposit address and credits the balance as soon as the on-chain transaction confirms; no card, bank transfer or ID is involved.
Is switching away from Cloudways difficult?
Not usually. Take a snapshot of your data, provision the new server (roughly 35 seconds at NoctisNode), move DNS, then cancel Cloudways after the DNS TTL has expired. Anything containerised moves almost unchanged.