OVHcloud: the classic French host for your freelance site
French web host with low-cost plans, email addresses and a free domain for the first year
OVHcloud is a French cloud and hosting provider. Its web plans let you put a site online with a domain name, email addresses and automatic backups.
Who OVHcloud is for
Freelancers who want a French host for a WordPress site or a simple showcase site, with professional email addresses. If you already use Carrd, Webflow or Framer, hosting is included.
Features
- Domain name: 1 free domain for the first year on Starter and Perso.
- Security: free SSL certificates and automatic backups.
- Email: 2 addresses on Starter, 10 on Perso.
- WordPress: 1-click installation.
- Databases: 1 database of 250 MB on Starter, 5 databases of 1 GB on Perso.
OVHcloud pricing in 2026
- Free hosting: included with every domain name bought from OVHcloud, for 1 site and 100 MB of storage.
- Starter: €1.59/month excl. VAT (€1.91 incl. French VAT), or €19.08 excl. VAT for 12 months, for 1 site and 1 GB of storage. Renews at €2.59/month excl. VAT.
- Perso: €2.99/month excl. VAT (€3.59 incl. French VAT), or €35.88 excl. VAT for 12 months, for 15 sites and 100 GB of storage. Renews at €5.99/month excl. VAT.
Business and Agencies plans exist for bigger needs. Pricing checked on ovhcloud.com in October 2026.
Why we recommend OVHcloud
We recommend it if you prefer a French provider and prices shown both excluding and including VAT. The Perso plan is the most balanced: Starter quickly gets tight with 1 site and 1 GB. Its weak point: the price goes up on renewal and support stays standard on these entry-level plans.
OVHcloud or something else?
For a direct alternative, look at Hostinger. For a custom-built site, Vercel will be a better fit. Compare them on our OVHcloud alternatives page.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- French provider that shows prices both excluding and including VAT
- Free domain for the first year on Starter and Perso
- Free SSL and automatic backups
- Up to 15 sites and 100 GB of storage on the Perso plan
- Free 100 MB hosting included with a domain name bought from OVHcloud
Weaknesses
- Renewal costs more than the headline price
- Starter plan limited to 1 site and 1 GB of storage
- Standard support on entry-level plans
Frequently asked questions about OVHcloud
OVHcloud is a French cloud and hosting provider. Its web hosting plans let you put a site online, with email and a domain name.
In October 2026, Starter is €1.59/month excl. VAT, then €2.59 excl. VAT on renewal, and Perso is €2.99/month excl. VAT, then €5.99 excl. VAT. Higher plans are available.
Yes, 100 MB of hosting for 1 site is included with every domain name bought from OVHcloud.
Both Starter and Perso offer 1-click WordPress, but Perso gives you more room, with 100 GB of storage and 15 sites versus 1 GB and 1 site.
Hostinger is a direct alternative, and Vercel suits a custom-built site. Compare them on our dedicated OVHcloud alternatives page.
Alternatives to OVHcloud
What we would use instead, in the same category.
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