Civo Public Cloud
Civo Public Cloud: A low-cost starting point for teams that want cloud basics and managed Kubernetes. Ranked #17 of 23 in Cloud Computing platform by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for small teams seeking low-cost cloud and Kubernetes basics.
At a glance
- Editor score7.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forSmall teams seeking low-cost cloud and Kubernetes basics
- Free planNo
- Paid from$0.000149/GB usage-based
- Service modelIaas+paas
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Compute and Kubernetes entry plans start at $5 per month.
- Offers VMs, managed Kubernetes, GPU compute and managed PostgreSQL.
- Manage resources through a dashboard, API, CLI or Terraform.
Where it doesn't
- No perpetual free plan; the $250 signup credits are not ongoing.
- Service availability varies by region.
- Usage-based hourly pricing can make total spend harder to predict.
Our verdict on Civo Public Cloud
Civo Public Cloud brings together virtual machines, managed Kubernetes, GPU compute, PostgreSQL, object storage, block volumes and load balancers. It is aimed at teams that want infrastructure and managed services in one cloud, with entry-level compute and Kubernetes plans priced from $5 per month. That breadth makes it relevant to small teams starting with cloud hosting or Kubernetes, as well as organizations with broader infrastructure needs. Resources are managed through a web dashboard, API, CLI and Terraform, and the platform is described as supporting open standards and data sovereignty.
Pricing is usage-based and billed monthly from hourly calculations. The Compute instances (xSmall) plan lists 1 GB RAM, 1 CPU core, 25 GB NVMe storage and free data transfer; Kubernetes Standard Extra Small lists 1 GB RAM, 1 CPU core, 30 GB NVMe storage and free data transfer. Other services have separate metered prices: volumes are priced per GB per hour, load balancers per 10,000 concurrent requests per hour, and a small managed database per hour. The vendor advertises $250 in signup credits, but the product does not have a perpetual free plan. Teams should account for resource-level charges rather than treat the entry price as a fixed bill.
The mix of services and Terraform, CLI, REST API and Kubernetes support suits teams that value automation and want to combine compute, storage and managed services. Listed compliance includes SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR, and support is offered through tickets, community and documentation, with 24/7 support indicated. Civo documents regions in London, Frankfurt, New York, Phoenix and Mumbai, while noting that services vary by region. Small teams looking for an inexpensive way into cloud and Kubernetes may find the service range useful; buyers who need a perpetual free tier or fixed, all-in pricing should compare alternatives.
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Civo Public Cloud fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $0.000149/GB usage-based |
| Service model | Iaas+paas |
| Compute options | virtual machines, managed Kubernetes, GPU compute |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes |
| Serverless compute | Not verified |
| Object storage | Yes |
| Regions available | 5 regions |
| Support levels | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Terraform, Civo CLI, REST API, Kubernetes |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | civo.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Civo Public Cloud integrations
Civo Public Cloud lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Terraform
- Civo CLI
- REST API
- Kubernetes
Alternatives to Civo Public Cloud
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)Broad cloud services with HIPAA-eligible options and usage-based pricing.9.3
- OVHcloud Public CloudBroad public-cloud infrastructure with usage-based billing and managed services.8.8
- Apache CloudStackA capable private-cloud foundation for teams prepared to operate it themselves.8.6
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