Ploi Cloud
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Dutch clouds.
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.