SaaS hosting

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Scale your SaaS without hidden costs or cloud lock-in

Stay agile with cloud infrastructure built for your business.

• SaaS hosting provides scalable cloud infrastructure that grows with your application and customer base.
• Choose between dedicated servers for predictable costs or managed cloud solutions for maximum flexibility.
• Global data centers and automated scaling ensure reliable uptime while keeping infrastructure management overhead minimal.
• Transparent pricing models eliminate hidden fees, letting you focus on building features instead of managing machines.

Building a SaaS product means managing infrastructure, scaling users, and protecting customer data simultaneously. You need hosting that grows with your application while keeping costs predictable and avoiding vendor lock-in. This guide explores how modern SaaS providers choose between dedicated servers, virtual machines, and managed Kubernetes to balance performance, reliability, and maintenance overhead. Discover the architecture patterns that let your software serve multiple customers live while you focus on shipping features, not managing machines.

The infrastructure your customers can rely on

Scale without performance bottlenecks

Maintain a smooth and reliable user experience, even as your customer base grows.

Deploy faster with flexible cloud solutions

Get your SaaS to market quickly with flexible cloud solutions and fully managed infrastructure.

Lower infra costs with no hidden fees

Predictable pricing means no surprise cloud bills cutting into your ARR. No FinOps required.

Build your SaaS on a reliable cloud

Keep your uptime high and churn low with automated scaling and 40+ global data centres.

Our cloud solutions

Dedicated servers

Powerful dedicated compute at a lower cost than public cloud VMs. Perfect for scaling SaaS with predictable pricing.

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See what other growing SaaS companies have to say

“ We need very high availability as well as very good scalability. OVHcloud combines these qualities while also offering comprehensive security at a reasonable price. ”

David Lengauer, Head of IT Infrastructure at TIPCO Treasury & Technology GmbH

“ Moving AI model training from an on-premise approach to OVHcloud AI Training gave us a level of flexibility and power that we could not have achieved internally. The solution is very simple to use: we can set the number of GPUs and the amount of RAM we need in advance. This is very useful when you know how many resources you will need ahead of time. ”

 Dr. Hamza Saouli, Innovation Director of Customs Bridge 

“ OVHcloud has significantly changed the way netRivals can offer its SaaS service to its customers. Compared to other existing services, the savings are significantly higher, and the scalability is unlimited. ”

“ Our entire infrastructure of OVHcloud dedicated servers, from the infrastructure range, have the latest generation of AMD Epyc processors. This feature offers us a performance 3 times higher than any other solution available on the market. ”

“ With Dedicated Servers, you can scale as fast and as much as you like in a short time which is a real difference. I question whether anyone else can jump on other clouds and build an environment from scratch as quickly as we do. ”

Tyrell Cooney, General Manager, Technology, SnapComms 

“ OVHcloud offered a secure solution, and at the same time a fast and efficient service. They proactively proposed solutions adequate to rapid scaling, not focusing on one solution but offering the option to choose the technology that suited us best. In just a few weeks we were able to multiply our core server infrastructure... ”

Bartłomiej Baldyga, IT Director at ClickMeeting

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Why choose OVHcloud?

A trusted & secure cloud

We're GDPR-ready, SOC 2-compliant and ISO-certified. Win enterprise deals with ease.

Transparent & reversible

Own your data with our open-source model. We don't use it, sell it, or lock you in.

Managed services for faster growth

Spend less time managing infra, and more time shipping new features.

80+ services at the best price ratio

More power for your budget, so you can reinvest in growth, not cloud costs.

Developer-friendly tools and APIs

Tools built for SaaS teams. API-first infrastructure that integrates directly with your stack.

Eco-responsible & sustainable

Reduce your carbon footprint with our certified, energy-efficient data centres.

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Join thousands of SaaS companies running on OVHcloud’s scalable, secure platform.

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FAQ

What is SaaS Hosting?

SaaS hosting refers to the infrastructure that supports Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. These applications run on cloud-based servers, allowing users to access them over the internet without local installations. Choosing the right cloud solutions ensures high availability, security and scalability for SaaS platforms.

What are the differences between IaaS, PaaS and SaaS?

• IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provides virtualised computing resources like servers, storage and networking. It offers full control over the infrastructure but requires manual management.
• PaaS (Platform as a Service) delivers a managed environment for application development, reducing infrastructure overhead.
• SaaS (Software as a Service) provides ready-to-use applications hosted in the cloud, requiring no server management from users.

Which type of server is best for SaaS business?

The ideal server for a SaaS business depends on scalability, performance and security needs. Many SaaS providers use dedicated servers for full control and high performance, or public cloud for flexibility and scalability. Hybrid setups combining both can also be effective.

Should I choose a Baremetal or Cloud server?

A Baremetal server provides dedicated hardware for maximum performance, ideal for high-intensity workloads. Cloud solutions offer scalability and cost-efficiency, making them better for dynamic workloads. The best choice depends on your SaaS platform’s performance and scalability needs.

How much does it cost to host SaaS Applications?

Hosting costs vary based on the required resources, such as CPU, RAM, storage and bandwidth. Public cloud offers a pay-as-you-go model, while dedicated servers provide predictable pricing. Factors like data transfer fees, compliance needs and managed services can also impact overall costs.

What is the difference between cloud hosted and self-hosted?

Cloud-hosted applications run on a provider’s infrastructure, offering automatic scaling, security and updates. Self-hosted solutions run on privately managed servers, requiring manual maintenance but providing full control. Many SaaS companies opt for cloud solutions to simplify operations and reduce infrastructure management.

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