Head-to-head · VPS Hosting in United Kingdom
CloudSpace UK VPS vs Octopus VPS
CloudSpace UK VPS leads on 1 check, Octopus VPS on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCloudSpace UK VPS · 8.8/10
CloudSpace UK VPS scores higher on our rubric for vps hosting in united kingdom: 8.8 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Octopus VPS leads on vcpu cores: 2 cores versus 1 cores. Octopus VPS leads on ram: 4 GB versus 2 GB. CloudSpace UK VPS leads on uk locations: 2 locations versus 1 locations.
CloudSpace UK VPS is the better fit for UK businesses choosing managed or unmanaged VPS. Octopus VPS is the better fit for businesses needing Windows/Linux London VPS.
- CloudSpace UK VPS fits best
UK businesses choosing managed or unmanaged VPS
- Octopus VPS fits best
Businesses needing Windows/Linux London VPS
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Side by side
| Feature | CloudSpace UK VPS 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Octopus VPS 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in VPS Hosting in United Kingdom | #8 in VPS Hosting in United Kingdom |
| Best for | UK businesses choosing managed or unmanaged VPS | Businesses needing Windows/Linux London VPS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, Windows |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Live chat · 24/7 | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features CloudSpace UK VPS 2/2 · Octopus VPS 2/2 | ||
| Root access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed option | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| vCPU cores | 1 cores | 2 cores (best) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB (best) |
| NVMe storage | 25 GB | Not published |
| Bandwidth | Not published | Not published |
| UK locations | 2 locations (best) | 1 locations |
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| Our verdict | CloudSpace UK VPS offers virtual private servers on UK infrastructure for businesses that want control over server resources and the choice of self-managed or managed hosting. It suits teams running websites, SaaS, VPNs, trading, games,… Read the review → |
Octopus VPS provides cloud-based virtual private servers from a London data centre for websites, applications, development environments and other self-managed services. It supports Linux and Windows deployments, with full root access, KVM… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CloudSpace UK VPS — where it wins
- Guaranteed CPU, RAM and NVMe resources with full root access
- Linux and Windows images, with instant provisioning
- Managed options include migration, patching, monitoring and backups
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Starter begins at £10.49 per month
- Managed services are separate from self-managed VPS hosting
- The £38.49 promotional price applies to the displayed Popular configuration
Octopus VPS — where it wins
- Unlimited traffic and a dedicated static IP on every listed plan
- Full root access with KVM virtualization and customizable resources
- London hosting with both Linux and Windows operating system options
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; service is paid from £11.52 per month
- The listed UK hosting location is a single London data centre
- Management is optional, so standard plans suit self-managed deployments
- CloudSpace UK VPS8.8/10 · From £10.49/mo
Flexible UK VPS hosting, from a small Starter server to a 32 vCPU Ultimate plan.
Visit CloudSpace UKFull verdict → - Octopus VPS7.2/10 · From £11.52/mo
A London-hosted VPS with clear resource tiers, root access and Windows or Linux support.
Visit Octopus VPSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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