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What you get The core product is managed cloud VPS. Each server has dedicated CPU and RAM (1 vCPU equals 1 real CPU core, with no overselling), NVMe SSD storage, a dedicated IP, and unmetered bandwidth. ScalaHosting's team sets up the server, applies operating system and security updates, monitors it around the clock, and handles restores from daily offsite backups. Managed VPS starts at $29.95 per month, and CPU, RAM, and storage can be added one unit at a time without changing plans, so costs track actual usage. What makes it different SPanel, the control panel ScalaHosting built in-house, is included with every managed VPS at no license fee and no per-account charge; cPanel-based hosts typically bill per hosted account. SPanel covers domains, email with webmail, databases, free SSL, WordPress management with staging and cloning, GitHub integration, a Node.js manager, and SSH access. SShield, the built-in security layer, monitors traffic in real time and blocks attacks before they reach the site. Servers deploy on ScalaHosting's own US and EU cloud clusters or on AWS and UpCloud, so data location is chosen at signup. Support Support is available 24/7 through live chat and tickets, staffed entirely by ScalaHosting employees in Dallas and Sofia. Nothing is outsourced and no AI agents answer tickets. Migration of existing websites is free and performed by the support team with no downtime. Every plan includes a Unconditional Anytime money-back guarantee, with pro-rated refunds for unused time after the first 30 days. Also available Shared web hosting from $2.95 per month for single small sites, self-managed cloud VPS with AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, or Windows Server for teams that run their own servers, and email hosting. ScalaHosting was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. > > Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 3 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ScalaHosting ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$29.95 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: ScalaHosting pricing has three tiers: shared web hosting, managed cloud VPS, and self-managed cloud VPS. All prices are in USD. Shared web hosting starts at $2.95/month (Mini: 1 website, 10 GB NVMe SSD) on the longest billing term, with Start at $5.95/month (unlimited websites, 50 GB, free domain for the first year) and Advanced at $9.95/month (100 GB). These are introductory rates for the first term; plans renew at $11.95, $14.95, and $19.95/month respectively. Managed cloud VPS starts at $29.95/month (Build \#1: 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB NVMe SSD) and ranges up to $94.95/month (Build \#4) on introductory terms, renewing from $54.95/month. Every managed VPS includes the SPanel control panel with unlimited hosted accounts and no per-account license fee, SShield real-time security monitoring, daily offsite backups, a dedicated IP, unmetered bandwidth, and free zero-downtime migration. CPU cores, RAM, and storage can be added or removed individually at any time, so cost follows the resources in use rather than forced plan jumps. Self-managed cloud VPS is available at lower rates for teams that administer their own servers, with a choice of AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, or Windows Server. Servers deploy on ScalaHosting's own US and EU cloud clusters or on AWS and UpCloud. Longer billing terms reduce the monthly rate on every plan. All plans carry Unconditional Anytime money-back guarantee, with pro-rated refunds for unused time after the first 30 days. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin and 190 more ## Features - Alerts/Notifications - Configuration Management - Control Panel - Dedicated Virtual Resources - Performance Management - Resource Optimization - Virtual Server ## Integrations (1 total) - Cloudflare ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Virtual Private Server Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4467/virtual-private-server/software) ## Reviews ### "Scalahosting is worth every dollar" — 5.0/5 > **Jeff** | *28 September 2026* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like the most about Scalahosting was tech support. They were at the frontline preparing the hosting service with a copy of the website and email accounts. I thought i needed 5 days of downtime as to not affect our work environment but Scalahosting did in 2 days with a 3rd day for checking everything. Nice work Scalahosting\! > > **Cons**: This was a difficult move and a lot of back and forth with tech support in preparing for the move. I would be working through the night with tech support to make sure this move as quick as possible. The syncing of emails was not perfect but manageable from our end. > > I would give Scalahosting a 10/10. There was not a time when tech support was not available. I never had to deal the AI as was the case in my last service. They are quick to respond ALWAYS\! as soon as i would enter a ticket within a minute it was being handled by someone and they would respond in less than 10 minutes with results of there work or suggestions to correct the issue. ----- ### "Simply superb as always." — 5.0/5 > **Rahul** | *2 October 2026* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Although I've reviewed these guys before, as I keep telling them and say publicly - these guys are the best ever\! No amount of praise is less - the most important thing about them being they get the true and real meaning of customer service which nigh no other company (except perhaps Amazon) does - they are human\! There aren't any AI bots here with those canned responses that are so annoying- it's real human beings that go , always, 10 X above and beyond what they're obligated to do contractually. I've been with them for literally years and have never once, not once, had an issue with them. Their infrastructure is SUPERB, and their great team even more so. Thank you very much, team\! > > **Cons**: Honestly? There is literally absolutely nothing to dislike about them. Try them, and you will see exactly what I mean and have said so many times before\! > > A ++ and then some. They are super friendly with superb tech skills and knowledge, and that S panel that they use for managed VPS is superb as well. Always adding new features in, all helpful, as it should be\! ----- ### "Flexible Managed VPS Hosting with a Few Initial Setup Hurdles" — 5.0/5 > **Ralph** | *30 September 2026* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most was the flexibility of ScalaHosting's managed VPS setup. I could keep my existing website live while my developers worked on a redesign in a separate staging environment. This was particularly useful during a major website rebuild, allowing development work to stay separate from the live site. Having control over developer access was another valuable feature > > **Cons**: The initial setup could have been smoother, particularly around developer access and SSH configuration. SSH access worked for one account but required further configuration for another, adding extra coordination with my development team. Clearer guidance and a simpler process for setting up developer access would have made things easier. > > Overall, my experience with ScalaHosting has been positive. The managed VPS setup gives me the flexibility to keep my website running. My developers can work on a major redesign in a separate staging environment. Having control over developer access has also been useful. The initial setup was not fully straightforward, especially with SSH settings, and clearer guidance would have saved some back-and-forth. Despite those initial hurdles, it has been a good fit for my website and development needs. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/544421/ScalaHosting) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data