Head-to-head · VPS Hosting in United Kingdom
eUKhost VPS vs Octopus VPS
eUKhost VPS leads on 0 checks, Octopus VPS on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreeUKhost VPS · 8.1/10
eUKhost VPS scores higher on our rubric for vps hosting in united kingdom: 8.1 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
eUKhost VPS is the better fit for established UK firms needing flexible managed VPS. Octopus VPS is the better fit for businesses needing Windows/Linux London VPS.
- eUKhost VPS fits best
Established UK firms needing flexible managed VPS
- Octopus VPS fits best
Businesses needing Windows/Linux London VPS
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Side by side
| Feature | eUKhost VPS 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | Octopus VPS 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in VPS Hosting in United Kingdom | #8 in VPS Hosting in United Kingdom |
| Best for | Established UK firms needing flexible managed 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, Windows, Linux | Linux, Windows |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features eUKhost VPS 2/2 · Octopus VPS 2/2 | ||
| Root access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed option | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| vCPU cores | 2 cores | 2 cores |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| NVMe storage | 40 GB | Not published |
| Bandwidth | Not published | Not published |
| UK locations | Not published | 1 locations |
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| Our verdict | eUKhost VPS provides virtual private servers hosted in UK data centres for websites, applications, ecommerce stores, agencies and development teams. Its six Hyperslice plans suit organisations that want to choose their own balance of CPU,… 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
eUKhost VPS — where it wins
- Dedicated CPU and RAM with NVMe storage across all six plans
- Linux or Windows choice, with root SSH on standard VPS options
- Daily snapshots and resource upgrades without full migration in most cases
Where it doesn't
- Enhance-managed servers do not provide root access
- Daily snapshots are retained for three days
- Plan listings do not show entry pricing
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
- eUKhost VPS8.1/10 · Paid
Flexible UK VPS plans with Linux or Windows, snapshots and optional server administration.
Visit eUKhostFull 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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