Infomaniakvs
OVHcloud
Both score similarly on sovereignty (86 vs 86). The right choice depends on the details below – open source, self-hosting, pricing and focus.
Score comparison
| Infomaniak | OVHcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Sovereignty | 86 | 86 |
| Privacy | 85 | 80 |
| Open Source | 25 | 15 |
| Business fit | 82 | 82 |
| Migration ease | 60 | 60 |
| Pricing transparency | 78 | 82 |
| Enterprise readiness | 80 | 84 |
Features & facts
| Infomaniak | OVHcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | France |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Self-Hosting | No | No |
| Cloud/SaaS | Yes | Yes |
| EU data residency | No | Yes |
| DPA / AV-Vertrag | Yes | Yes |
| ISO 27001 | Yes | Yes |
| Data location | Switzerland (Geneva, Winterthur; own data centers) | EU (France including Roubaix, Gravelines, Strasbourg); SecNumCloud does not leave the EU |
| From | on request | 4,54 $ / Monat |
| Founded | 1994 | 1999 |
Infomaniak
Switzerland
Independent Swiss cloud and hosting provider with own data centers – from web hosting and email to public cloud, 100% green electricity.
Strengths
- Own Swiss data centers, data does not leave Switzerland
- ISO 27001 plus ISO 14001/50001/9001, 100% green electricity
- Broad offering: hosting, email/kSuite, public cloud
Weaknesses
- Headquartered in Switzerland (EFTA), not in the EU/EEA
- Not open source
- Public-cloud ecosystem smaller than with hyperscalers
OVHcloud
France
Europe's largest cloud provider from France – from bare metal to public cloud, with SecNumCloud and HDS qualification.
Strengths
- Very broad cloud and bare-metal portfolio
- Extensive certifications: ISO 27001/27701, SecNumCloud, HDS, SOC 2
- Own infrastructure, good scalability
Weaknesses
- Managed-service depth is lower than with US hyperscalers
- Interface and documentation are sometimes complex
Choose Infomaniak if…
- Organizations seeking Swiss data storage and sustainability
- SMEs that want hosting, email and cloud from one provider
Choose OVHcloud if…
- Companies looking for a European AWS alternative at large scale
- Workloads with high compliance requirements (SecNumCloud, HDS)
Scores are editorial orientation, not legal advice. Details are based on public provider information and are not independently verified.