VPS · Head to head
OVHcloud VPS vs Amazon Lightsail: which is better?
Short answer
OVHcloud VPS costs less in the first year ($54.48 vs $60). Pick OVHcloud VPS for unmetered-traffic budget VPS; pick Amazon Lightsail for simple fixed-price AWS VPS.
| Fact | OVHcloud VPS | Amazon Lightsail | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Unmetered-traffic budget VPS | Simple fixed-price AWS VPS | — |
| Free plan | No | No | Tie |
| Entry plan | VPS-1: $4.54 / mo | Linux 0.5 GB: $5 / mo | OVHcloud VPS |
| Mid plan | VPS-2: $8.50 / mo | Linux 1 GB: $7 / mo | Amazon Lightsail |
| Top plan | VPS-4: $23.37 / mo | Linux 4 GB: $24 / mo | OVHcloud VPS |
| 1st year | $54.48 | $60 | OVHcloud VPS |
| Platforms | Web, API, Linux, Windows | Web, API, Linux, Windows | Tie |
Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.
Which is cheaper, OVHcloud VPS or Amazon Lightsail?
OVHcloud VPS costs less in the first year ($54.48 vs $60).
| 1st year | OVHcloud VPS | Amazon Lightsail |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $54.48 | $60 |
| Mid | $102 | $84 |
| Top | $280.44 | $288 |
Which has the better free plan, OVHcloud VPS or Amazon Lightsail?
Neither stands out: OVHcloud VPS: No; Amazon Lightsail: No.
Should you pick OVHcloud VPS or Amazon Lightsail?
Pick OVHcloud VPS if
- you want unmetered-traffic budget VPS
- you can pay $4.54 / mo from day one
Pick Amazon Lightsail if
- you want simple fixed-price AWS VPS
- you can pay $5 / mo from day one
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| OVHcloud VPS pricing | us.ovhcloud.com/vps/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amazon Lightsail pricing | aws.amazon.com/lightsail/pricing/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare