DreamCompute
DreamCompute: A low-cost, unmanaged OpenStack cloud for users who want direct VM control. Ranked #14 of 33 in OpenStack Hosting by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for budget-conscious OpenStack VM users.
At a glance
- Editor score8.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forBudget-conscious OpenStack VM users
- Free planNo
- Paid from$4.50/device/mo
- Deployment modelPublic
- Founded1997 · Fullerton, California, United States
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- OpenStack networking, private networks, APIs, and command-line tools
- Ceph-backed block storage with instance and volume snapshots
- Monthly instance pricing starts at $4.50 with usage-based options
Where it doesn't
- Unmanaged service requires customers to administer operating systems and instances
- Currently operates from one Ashburn, Virginia data center
- The entry plan provides 512MB memory and 1 vCPU
Our verdict on DreamCompute
DreamCompute is DreamHost’s public cloud computing service for developers and entrepreneurs who need OpenStack-based virtual machines. It provisions KVM-based servers with Linux distribution images, SSH key-pair authentication, OpenStack networking, private networks, Ceph-backed block storage, and a browser dashboard. Customers can also manage infrastructure through OpenStack APIs and command-line tools. The service is unmanaged, so it suits users who want control over operating-system configuration and instance administration rather than a fully managed environment.
Pricing is available by the hour or month, with monthly plans capped at a maximum of 600 billed hours per instance. The gp1.semisonic plan costs $4.50 per instance per month and includes 512MB memory and 1 vCPU; its hourly rate is $0.0075. gp1.subsonic costs $6 monthly for 1GB memory and 1 vCPU, while gp1.supersonic costs $12 for 2GB memory and 1 vCPU. gp1.lightspeed costs $24 for 4GB memory and 2 vCPUs. Hourly versions of these plans are priced at $0.0075, $0.01, $0.02, and $0.04 per instance per hour, respectively.
The platform’s strongest fit is for users who value OpenStack compatibility and direct infrastructure administration. OpenStack CLI access, APIs, snapshots, private networking, and Ceph block storage provide a useful foundation for self-managed workloads, with DreamObjects listed as an integration. Platform access spans web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and API clients. The trade-off is operational responsibility: customers manage the operating system and instances themselves, and the current service operates from one Ashburn, Virginia data center. Choose DreamCompute for cost-conscious OpenStack VM hosting; choose an alternative if you need managed administration or broader regional coverage.
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DreamCompute fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $4.50/device/mo |
| Deployment model | Public |
| Managed control plane | No |
| Regions available | 1 |
| Bare-metal instances | Not verified |
| GPU instances | Not verified |
| Storage types | block storage |
| Identity options | SSH keys; DreamCompute dashboard password; OpenStack CLI/API credentials |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Live chat, Email, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: OpenStack CLI, OpenStack APIs, DreamObjects |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | dreamhost.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
DreamCompute integrations
DreamCompute lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- OpenStack CLI
- OpenStack APIs
- DreamObjects
Alternatives to DreamCompute
- CloudFerro Public CloudA broad public OpenStack platform for large deployments, with region-based pricing.9.3
- VEXXHOST Public CloudA flexible public OpenStack cloud for teams needing GPUs, bare metal, and automation.9.2
- Cleura Public CloudManaged OpenStack infrastructure with broad storage, networking and automation options.9.1
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