Head-to-head · Home Assistant Hosting
VPSIoT vs OnePloy
VPSIoT leads on 1 check, OnePloy on 1, and 3 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 scoreVPSIoT · 7.3/10
VPSIoT scores higher on our rubric for home assistant hosting: 7.3 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
VPSIoT offers automated backups; OnePloy doesn't publish it. OnePloy offers custom domain + ssl; VPSIoT doesn't publish it.
VPSIoT is the better fit for DIY users who want a Home Assistant-ready VPS. OnePloy is the better fit for users seeking a low-cost catalog-based deployment.
- VPSIoT fits best
DIY users who want a Home Assistant-ready VPS
- OnePloy fits best
Users seeking a low-cost catalog-based deployment
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Side by side
| Feature | VPSIoT 7.3/10 Visit ↗ | OnePloy 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #5 in Home Assistant Hosting | #6 in Home Assistant Hosting |
| Best for | DIY users who want a Home Assistant-ready VPS | Users seeking a low-cost catalog-based deployment |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9.99/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Community | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features VPSIoT 2/4 · OnePloy 2/4 | ||
| One-click deploy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed updates | — | Not published |
| Automated backups | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Custom domain + SSL | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Free trial | Not published | Not published |
| Server locations | 3 | Not published |
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| Our verdict | VPSIoT sells unmanaged cloud VPS servers, including servers with a ready-made Home Assistant deployment image. It is aimed at solo users and small teams who want a Home Assistant-ready server but are comfortable administering the system… Read the review → |
OnePloy is a cloud deployment and operations platform that provides Home Assistant as a ready-to-deploy app. It is aimed at solo users, small teams, and mid-market organizations that want a catalog-based deployment rather than assembling… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
VPSIoT — where it wins
- Ready-made Home Assistant image speeds initial deployment
- Root access, snapshots and dedicated IPv4 and IPv6
- Three listed locations in Germany and Finland
Where it doesn't
- Customers manage Home Assistant and server software themselves
- Automated daily backups cost extra
- No free plan; monthly pricing starts at $9.99
OnePloy — where it wins
- Deploy Home Assistant directly from a one-click app catalog
- Persistent storage, runtime settings, logs, and restart controls
- Custom domains with SSL-ready deployment and HTTPS verification
Where it doesn't
- Paid platform with no free plan
- Backup configuration and upgrade planning remain user-managed
- Capacity requirements vary with workload and configuration
- VPSIoT7.3/10 · From $9.99/mo
A self-managed VPS with a Home Assistant image, root access and monthly plans from $9.99.
Visit VPSIoTFull verdict → - OnePloy6.9/10 · Paid
A catalog-based cloud deployment option with storage, runtime controls, and HTTPS.
Visit OnePloyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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