17.8
Google Slides is a browser-based tool for creating and presenting slides without installing software.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (Cloud IaaS) Software in 2026
Cloud IaaS services deliver hosted computing resources, including virtual machines, storage and other infrastructure. This chart helps you compare services and self-hosted options for running workloads in the cloud. Choices in the list support web, Linux, API, Windows, self-hosted or iOS access.
27.4
Apache CloudStack is free software for deploying and managing networks of virtual machines as a highly available, scalable IaaS cloud platform.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
37.3
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
- 4
Tencent Cloud Text to Speech
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.1Free plan - 5
IBM Aspera on Cloud
WebAPI6.7From $22.10 a month - 6
Brightbox
WebAPILinuxWindows6.4£0.05 usage-based - 7
Leaseweb Public Cloud
WebAPILinuxWindows6.4 - 8
Virtuozzo Infrastructure
Virtuozzo Infrastructure is a hyperconverged IaaS platform combining compute, networking, and storage.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.4Free plan - 9
Aruba Cloud
WebAPILinuxWindows6.1From €1.99 a month - 10
Kamatera Managed Cloud
WebAPILinuxWindows6.1From $50 a month - 11
OpenStack Barbican
OpenStack Barbican is a key management service for securely storing, provisioning, and managing secrets such as keys, certificates, passwords, and binary data.
Free planAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.1Free plan - 12
OpenNebula
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.0 - 13
Hetzner Web Hosting
WebLinux5.8 - 14
Exoscale SOS
WebAPI5.6 - 15
5.3 - 16
OVHcloud Public Cloud
WebLinuxWindows5.0 - 174.9
- 184.8
- 194.8
- 20
DigitalOcean Droplets
WebLinux4.8 - 214.8
- 22
VMware Cloud Foundation Operations
VMware Cloud Foundation Operations is web-based software for managing cloud infrastructure through a self-hosted deployment.
Web4.8 - 234.7
- 244.4
Choosing well
Check how you will manage it
The available access methods are web, Linux, API, Windows, self-hosted and iOS. Match those options to the devices and administration tools you use.
If you need phone-based administration, confirm Android access with the provider before signing up.
Compare the core infrastructure
Use the virtual machines field to compare compute choices, then check object storage for data that sits outside those machines.
Managed Kubernetes is a separate comparison point for container workloads. Review regions as well when location matters to your deployment.
Review free and paid options
The chart identifies services with a free plan and services offering a free trial. Check the terms before relying on either option.
Entry prices differ by provider and currency: DigitalOcean Droplets start at $4 per month, Aruba Cloud at €1.99 per month and Brightbox at £5 per month; some providers list pricing only on request.
Consider open source and control
Some entries provide open-source code. If you need to read or change the code, check the licence and the project's maintenance before adopting it.
Self-hosted platforms appear among the supported choices, so compare the operational work involved with using a hosted service.
Plan infrastructure changes
Infrastructure as code is one of the chart's comparison fields. Check whether the approach fits your deployment process and how you want to manage repeatable changes through an API or other tools.
Questions people ask
Can I start without paying?
Yes. The facts identify items with a free plan and an item with a free trial. Terms differ, so review the provider's conditions before starting.
What should I compare besides virtual machines?
Look at managed Kubernetes, object storage, regions and infrastructure as code, as well as pricing and platform access.
Are open-source Cloud IaaS options available?
Yes. Some entries provide open-source code. Check the licence and project maintenance for the option you are considering.
Do these services have published starting prices?
Some do, while others show pricing on request. DigitalOcean Droplets start at $4 per month, Aruba Cloud at €1.99 per month and Brightbox at £5 per month.