Cloud, Backup & PC·Standings

Compare Cloud Computing Platforms

Cloud computing platforms provide online services for computing and related infrastructure. Compare the signal score out of 10, then check the marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier.

The board also compares free plans, starting prices, service models, compute options, Kubernetes, serverless computing, object storage, regions and support. Check platform availability to see where a service runs.

  • 22 platforms
  • 4 with a public API on this page
  • 9 with a free tier
  • Checked 28 Sept 2026
  1. 1
    TC
    Tencent Cloud Text to Speechtencentcloud.com

    Tencent Cloud Text To Speech converts text into natural-sounding speech for devices and applications.

    7.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
  2. 2
    AC
    Apache CloudStackcloudstack.apache.org

    Free, open-source software for deploying and managing virtual machines as a cloud.

    7.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
  3. 3
    IA
    IBM Aspera on Cloudibm.com

    A cloud file transfer service with an API, download tracking and custom branding.

    7.0 APIOpenFree From $22.10/mo
  4. 4
    AW
    Amazon Web Services (AWS)aws.amazon.com

    A cloud services platform with healthcare offerings, HIPAA eligibility and safeguards for health data.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  5. 5
    GS
    Google Slidesworkspace.google.com

    Google Slides is a browser-based presentation tool for creating and delivering presentations without installation.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $7/mo
  6. 6
    R
    Renderrender.com

    A cloud platform for apps, websites, databases and background jobs, with a free plan.

    5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $25/mo
  7. 7
    OB
    OpenStack Barbicandocs.openstack.org

    An open-source OpenStack service for storing and managing secrets such as keys and passwords.

    5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
  8. 8
    FI
    Fly.iofly.io

    Fly.io describes itself as a developer-focused public cloud that is easy to deploy on and designed to grow with applications.

    5.6 APIOpenFree From $29/mo
  9. 9
    RH
    Red Hat OpenShift Pipelinesredhat.com

    A cloud-native CI/CD solution built on Tekton that automates application delivery on Red Hat OpenShift.

    5.3 APIOpenFree —
  10. 10
    BA
    5.3 APIOpenFree —
  11. 11
    MA
    Microsoft Azure Cost Managementazure.microsoft.com

    A free Azure tool for allocating costs, setting budget alerts and forecasting cloud spend.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  12. 12
    HW
    Hetzner Web Hostinghetzner.com

    Web hosting for sites, email, online shops and business apps; domains are booked separately.

    5.0 APIOpenFree —
  13. 13
    H
    Herokuheroku.com

    A cloud platform for running apps in managed containers, with Git deployment and data add-ons.

    5.0 APIOpenFree From $5/mo
  14. 14
    ES
    Exoscale SOSexoscale.com

    An object storage service for backups, media and other files, with an S3-compatible API.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
  15. 15
    SK
    Scaleway Kapsulescaleway.com

    A managed Kubernetes option with a free plan and tools to scale and update clusters.

    4.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
  16. 16
    HC
    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
  17. 17
    DK
    DigitalOcean Kubernetesdigitalocean.com

    A managed Kubernetes option on DigitalOcean, starting at $12 per month.

    4.3 APIOpenFree From $0.03/mo
  18. 18
    OP
    OVHcloud Public Cloudovhcloud.com

    A public cloud with managed databases, object storage, and tools to scale and balance traffic.

    4.3 APIOpenFree —
  19. 19
    TC
    Tencent Cloud Secrets Managerintl.cloud.tencent.com

    A cloud service for managing secrets, with rotation and audit logs; plans start at $0.40 monthly.

    4.3 APIOpenFree From $0.05/mo
  20. 20
    CP
    4.0 APIOpenFree —
  21. 21
    AC
    Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)linode.com

    A web-based cloud server with one-click Docker images and root access.

    4.0 APIOpenFree —
  22. 22
    AC
    4.0 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

Which platforms can I use it on?

Check the platform marks against where you need access.

How should I compare plans and prices?

Compare the free-plan mark with the stated starting price and pricing model. A free plan and a free trial are different marks, so check which one applies.

Which compute options should I look for?

Compare the compute options and service model against the kind of cloud setup you need. The board also has separate fields for managed Kubernetes and serverless compute.

Do I need object storage?

Check whether object storage is included in the comparison for a platform. Regions available are another field to review when choosing a service.

Does it offer an API or open-source code?

Use the API and open-source marks to check those options. If you need to inspect or change code, review the tool's licence before deciding.

What support does it provide?

Compare the support levels listed for the platform, and consider whether they fit the help you need.

Questions

What should I compare when choosing a cloud computing platform?

Compare plans and starting prices, service model, compute options, Kubernetes, serverless compute, object storage, available regions and support.

Which cloud platforms have a free plan?

Use the free-plan mark to check. A free trial is listed separately and does not mean a platform has a free plan.

Can I access these cloud platforms through an API?

Check the API mark and platform availability. The board lists API as a platform option as well as a mark for a public API.

How do I compare cloud platform starting prices?

Compare the listed starting price and pricing model, and check whether a free plan or free trial is marked.

How can I tell if a cloud platform is open source?

Check its open-source mark. If you plan to inspect or change the code, review the licence.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure