Public Cloud free trial
A$ 300 free credits for your cloud projects
Interested in OVHcloud’s public cloud solution? Got any questions about how to use it? Want to try it out before you commit to a subscription plan?
Try it before you pay for it
We are offering you A$ 300[1] credits, so you can try our solution and explore its possibilities! Get the one-month free trial and create your first Public Cloud project. You can get your cloud servers up and running for free — deploy your applications and infrastructure, and use your automation, and facilities management tools like you would in a real-world situation. Our comprehensive range of Public Cloud services and features are available during the free trial.
What you could do during your free trial [1]
You can use the public cloud for several purposes. Here are some examples of the possibilities available to you for less than A$ 300:
How does it work?
1/ Create your OVHcloud account
You can manage all your OVHcloud products via the OVHcloud Control Panel. This way, your Public Cloud computing resources and data are all in one place.
2. Explore the OVH Control Panel
All the services in the Public Cloud catalogue can be accessed and configured online, directly on the OVHcloud Control Panel.
3. Launch your first resource
You can now use your project’s first cloud resource! Please note that if you want to keep using the Public Cloud project after your free trial ends, you’ll need to add a payment method.
No problem! The OVHcloud Startup Program is here to support you. Our team can show you how to use our different cloud services (public, hybrid, or private), as you discover much more. This will help you develop your apps using the cloud.
Find out what our customers have to say
“To scale, we needed a lot of flexibility, an API so that our DevOps could manage the resources, and the ability to deploy across multiple datacentres. We were able to do this with the vRack and Public Cloud.”
Steve Giraud, Development Manager, Aplim
“OVHcloud allows us to get the same results as our previous provider, or even better results, at a fraction of the cost.”
Joaquín Valdés, Chief Executive Officer, Todocolección
“The cost of maintaining the infrastructure was considerably lower. The quality-price ratio offered by OVHcloud is unbeatable.”
Pepe Domínguez, Co-founder and CTO, Uptodown
“With Public Cloud, our IT team can manage all our IT services on a fixed budget. When the need arises, we can easily react to the growing demand and make the necessary changes, at any time.”
Stefan Walther, Head of Customer Service and Support, 3CX
Why try out OVHcloud Public Cloud solutions for free?
Public cloud technology has many uses and benefits, including compute, storage, data analysis, network, etc. Before starting your project, explore the different ranges of products and services in the OVHcloud universe.
Predictable pricing and transparent billing
You only pay for what you use, or know how to use, with no hidden costs. Usually, API calls, instance traffic and changes are billed to your original provider. OVHcloud is committed to transparency, which is why your Public Cloud projects are segmented to give you clear billing.
Compliance and security
Our cloud infrastructure and services come with various certifications to ensure the continuity of your services. You can back up your files, images and databases at any time. With these certifications, you can host healthcare data and files safely and securely.
Flexibility, automation and scalability
You can add and delete resources and instances via the OVHcloud Control Panel, or via API. You can also manage your storage and computing power capacities, and easily modify your infrastructure to meet your company's needs in a few clicks.
Getting started with ease
Regardless of your or your team’s technical expertise, managed services help your organisation provide industry-leading services.
Your questions answered
How do I get a free trial?
All OVHcloud customers can get a free trial. It’s easy! Click here to get the free A$ 300 credit, available in the “Public Cloud” section of your OVHcloud Control Panel.
Please note, however, that this offer is only valid for your first project. i.e., you must never have created a Public Cloud project.
How long can I try out the various Public Cloud services?
Your Public Cloud free trial starts when your first Public Cloud project is created and lasts for one month. Please his voucher is only valid for one Public Cloud project and must be activated as soon as the project is created. However, you can use it many times, and add another payment method if needed.
Can this free credit be used for all OVHcloud products?
The free trial only applies to OVHcloud Public Cloud products and features, which are available on our website. This does not apply to free services in the beta testing phase.
What happens when my free credit is fully used up?
Once the A$ 300 credit has been used up, you will be billed automatically for any future use of Public Cloud products, via the default payment method added to your OVHcloud online account.
Do I need to add a payment method before I can start the free trial?
You need to add a valid payment method to your OVHcloud customer account before starting the free trial, which will be used after your free trial ends, if you want to keep running the project you have launched.
When will my payment method be used for direct debits?
The free credit voucher is automatically deducted from the bills associated with the Public Cloud project for which it has been activated. Once this has been used up, you will be billed automatically via the added payment method for any subsequent use of the Public Cloud services subscribed for with the free trial.
Is it really free?
Yes, this offer is absolutely free. However, you can use another payment method in addition to the free credit voucher if your project requires more resources.
How do I know how many credits I have left?
You can see how much credit you have used via the OVHcloud Control Panel, in the “Public Cloud” section. In the left-hand column, click on “Credit and Vouchers”, which displays how many credits you have left in the “Remaining credit” column of the table.
In which regions is this offer available?
This free trial is available in all regions with Public Cloud services. Check the service availability of the Public Cloud catalogue here.
Can I train my AI models?
Yes, you can develop, train and deploy your AI model with our AI, machine learning and cloud computing solutions. Our Public Cloud solutions are designed to store large amounts of data. There are ideal for testing the development and application of artificial intelligence models, regardless of your expertise, or AI maturity. You can test the possibilities offered by AI and machine learning with your credits, while enjoying the flexibility and security of our infrastructure.
Can I test the scalability of Kubernetes with the free trial?
Yes, you can orchestrate containers and simulate your application’s automatic scaling for free, using the Managed Kubernetes Service. You can define the data the orchestrator relies on in advance to manage your Docker containers. You can also monitor the status of your containers, and automatically add resources depending on the health of your services. Your applications are built on a microservices architecture and run securely in isolated, resilient environments. You can test Kubernetes to assess your applications’ portability, scalability, and automatic scaling to meet fluctuating demands. You can also store your data while using your resources efficiently.