Head-to-head · Linux Web Hosting
20i Web Hosting vs OVHcloud Web Hosting
20i Web Hosting leads on 1 check, OVHcloud Web Hosting on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest score20i Web Hosting · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceOVHcloud Web Hosting · $1.89/mo
20i Web Hosting scores higher on our rubric for linux web hosting: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
OVHcloud Web Hosting is cheaper to start at $1.89/mo against $15/mo. 20i Web Hosting leads on storage: 10 GB versus 1 GB.
20i Web Hosting is the better fit for growing sites needing autoscaling and security. OVHcloud Web Hosting is the better fit for first-time users seeking a free starting plan.
- 20i Web Hosting fits best
Growing sites needing autoscaling and security
- OVHcloud Web Hosting fits best
First-time users seeking a free starting plan
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Side by side
| Feature | 20i Web Hosting 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | OVHcloud Web Hosting 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Linux Web Hosting | #6 in Linux Web Hosting |
| Best for | Growing sites needing autoscaling and security | First-time users seeking a free starting plan |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $15/mo | $1.89/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | PCI DSS, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features 20i Web Hosting 0/3 · OVHcloud Web Hosting 0/3 | ||
| Staging environment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| One-click installer | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Email hosting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Storage | 10 GB (best) | 1 GB |
| Websites included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Control panel | Custom | Custom |
| Backup frequency | Daily | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | 20i Web Hosting is a Linux-based shared hosting service for individuals, small businesses, agencies and website developers. It combines hosting resources with mailbox capacity, SSL certificates, automatic daily backups, malware scanning,… Read the review → |
OVHcloud Web Hosting provides shared hosting for personal websites, blogs, CMS sites, online stores and agency projects. Its separate free hosting service can suit a first-time user with a lightweight page, while paid plans scale from one… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
20i Web Hosting — where it wins
- Autoscaling resources with daily backups and free SSL certificates
- Global CDN with edge pre-caching, WAF and malware scanning
- One-click installation for more than 80 applications
Where it doesn't
- Startup costs £10 per month and supports one website
- My20i uses a custom control panel rather than cPanel
- The £10 Startup plan includes 10 GB storage and 50 GB bandwidth
OVHcloud Web Hosting — where it wins
- Free plan offers a low-commitment starting point
- Paid tiers add sites, SSD storage, and email accounts
- Unlimited traffic, SSL, and automatic backups are included
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to one website and 1 GB SSD storage
- SSH access is limited to eligible higher-tier plans
- The free service is intended for lightweight pages
- 20i Web Hosting9.0/10 · Paid
A feature-rich shared hosting option, though entry plans support just one website.
Visit 20iFull verdict → - OVHcloud Web Hosting8.6/10 · Free plan
A free entry point and tiered shared hosting for growing website needs.
Visit OVHcloudFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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