Ploi Cloud
Consider fortrabbit as an alternative to Ploi Cloud for hosting PHP-based projects.
# About Ploi Cloud
Ploi Cloud is a European cloud hosting service based in the Netherlands and hosted on UpCloud. It's a PaaS-like solution inspired by early vendors such as Heroku, but dedicated to PHP. Launched in July 2025, Ploi Cloud is the spiritual successor to the well-known server management software Ploi.io. Ploi Cloud is PHP framework-agnostic and offers a feature set similar to fortrabbit. Both platforms are tailored for freelancers, agencies, and startups, with pricing that's attractive for smaller projects.
# Why not Ploi Cloud
Of all the providers listed in this hosting guide, Ploi Cloud is one we would recommend more than most. Like fortrabbit, Ploi Cloud is a bootstrapped, independent business from Europe. The offerings and features are comparable, which is great news for developers seeking a progressive hosting solution. There's healthy competition in this space. The Ploi founders have extensive experience hosting PHP applications, but Ploi Cloud is a relatively new service and not yet battle-tested.
# Why fortrabbit
Ultimately, the choice comes down to personal preference. Both services offer free trials and strong features for modern PHP development, especially around Git-based deployment. If you have the time, try both and see which suits you best. Our goal is to provide a straightforward, easy-to-use, yet powerful service. With fortrabbit you'll get:
- Direct SSH/SFTP access: Access all files via SSH/SFTP and run commands directly on the remote server.
- Advanced collaboration features: Superior team collaboration—invite your clients to join.
- Human support: Chat directly with our team and build a real relationship.