Provision first, migrate second
Bring up the Incognito VPS server while your OVHcloud instance is still serving. Nothing is disrupted and you can take as long as the initial sync needs.
Mainstream hosting · France · 1999
An alternative to OVHcloud
Europe’s largest hosting company, with its own datacentres, its own network backbone and a very deep bare-metal catalogue.
Answer
If you have decided to move from OVHcloud, Incognito VPS is an option when identity checks are the problem. Incognito VPS runs in 16 locations, with 8 picked for legal protections, requires no identity, and takes crypto only—from $4.00 per month. But OVHcloud still wins where scale matters: it owns its fibre and builds its own servers at a level we don't match.
What they do better
OVH owns its fibre and builds its own servers at a scale nobody in this comparison approaches. Their anti-DDoS is included by default and genuinely good, and their bare-metal range is unmatched in Europe.
We list what every competitor does better than us. A comparison with no concession is an advertisement.
§01 Where we differ
Four things Incognito VPS does that OVHcloud does not
- 01
No KYC — OVH requires verified identity and billing details
- 02
Crypto-only settlement
- 03
Jurisdictions outside French and EU enforcement reach
- 04
No account suspension driven by EU content-policy pressure
§02 Side by side
Incognito VPS and OVHcloud, feature by feature
| Incognito VPS | OVHcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Distributed · 8 jurisdictions | France |
| Identity required | None | Full KYC |
| Cryptocurrency | Native · 12 coins | Not accepted |
| Monero | Yes | No |
| Locations | 16 | 14 |
| Bare metal | Yes | Yes |
| GPU compute | Yes | Yes |
| Entry price | $4.00/mo | $4.00/mo |
| Five Eyes country | No | No |
Figures for OVHcloud are taken from their published pricing and documentation and were last checked on 2026-08-13. If something here is out of date, tell us at [email protected] and we will correct it — an inaccurate comparison helps nobody.
§03 Switching over
Moving from OVHcloud
Lower the TTL 48 hours ahead
Drop DNS records to a 300-second TTL two days before the cutover. This is the step everyone skips and everyone regrets.
Cut over and verify
Final rsync, promote the database replica, update DNS. Wait 72 hours and watch the old logs before destroying anything.
Where Incognito VPS operates
16 locations against OVHcloud’s 14, 8 of ours chosen for their legal properties rather than their latency. Each location page publishes the statutes behind its claims and an explicit account of what it does not protect against.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01 What is the best alternative to OVHcloud?
The right choice depends on your reason for leaving. If you are concerned about OVHcloud's full-KYC requirement, Incognito VPS requires no identity at all, operates in 16 locations, and starts at $4.00 per month. If you need price or features that OVHcloud offers, we point out where they remain stronger.
02 Is Incognito VPS cheaper than OVHcloud?
Incognito VPS's entry price is $4.00 per month, similar to OVHcloud's. But specifications at entry level differ significantly, so compare machines, not just price.
03 How do I migrate from OVHcloud?
First provision the new server, then sync your data using rsync or a database replica. Lower your DNS TTL 48 hours ahead, then switch. Expect only minutes of downtime. Our migration guide details the steps.
04 When should I stay with OVHcloud?
OVHcloud's main edge is its own fibre and self-built servers at a scale no other provider here matches. Its anti-DDoS is included by default and works well, and its bare-metal options are the broadest in Europe.
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