Cloud Computing & Server Hosting – Save up to 50 per cent

Cloud hosting with ccloud³ Virtual Machines

Flexible, scalable, secure: high performance and maximum flexibility at a fair price.

  • High-performance Cloud hosting with ccloud³ Virtual Machines
  • Transparent pricing – up to a 50 per cent cost saving
  • Free account creation and the VM will start in a few minutes
  • Unrestricted BSI C5:2020 Type 1 testiert
ccloud³ Console · New VM
eu-de · Hallstadt Data Centre
Pool
Power 3.5 GHz
vCPU / RAM
2 / 8 GB
Storage
80 GB
OS Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
● Selected
SSD NVMe storage · 80 GB
● Ready
BK cBacks · hourly backups
● Enabled
FW Cloud Firewall
● Active
VM deployedPower Pool · 38 s
For growing businesses

Cloud servers, vServers and VPS with built-in security

Reliable virtual machines for your cloud infrastructure – with built-in security features, an SLA guarantee and attractive introductory rates.

Integrated security features

Your data and applications are protected right from the start – reducing the risk of downtime, data loss or security incidents.

SLA Guarantee

Consistent availability and reliable performance – your business processes run smoothly, without any unexpected interruptions.

Attractive terms for new customers

Get started affordably, without high initial investment – ideal for growing businesses or new projects.

Data protection and verified security

GDPR-compliant, hosted in German data centres, certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz and with an unrestricted BSI C5:2020 Type 1 certificate for ccloud³ / Managed Cloud – verifiable security, transparency and trust.

High performance across the board

Unrivalled speed thanks to 3.5 GHz power pools

The underlying hardware of ccloud³ is built to handle the most demanding workloads – meaning the virtual machines are equipped to meet all performance requirements. Our Power Pools guarantee a minimum clock speed of 3.5 GHz and deliver significantly higher Geekbench scores.

up to 84 per cent faster3.5 GHz Power Pool · Single-core Geekbench
About our service packages and prices Calculate the configuration in the price calculator
+84% compared with Hetzner
Benchmark

Single-core with 4 GB RAM

Geekbench performance score – the higher, the better

centron1487
IONOS931
Hetzner805

Geekbench 6 single-core, 4 GB RAM, comparable instance sizes. Centron: 3.5 GHz Power Pool. Own measurement – figures may vary depending on workload.

Hosted in Germany

See what you’re paying

Over 50 per cent cheaper than hyperscalers – with hourly billing and flat rates, you always know exactly what you’ll be paying. Full price list

ccloud³ VM costs at a glance

Simple, fast and flexible computing – choose your size.
1 GB RAM / 10 GB SSD storage
centron
3,12 €
including inbound and internal traffic
GCP
Google Cloud
7,87 €
No traffic · e2 series
AWS
AWS
8,47 €
no traffic · t3/m5/c5
Az
Microsoft Azure
9,23 €
No traffic · B/D/F series
centron: official pricing (Worker Pool, hourly billing). Competitors: on-demand list prices (Linux, 730 hours/month) including SSD storage, the Frankfurt region or the nearest comparable EU region and instance size, excluding traffic; USD prices converted (1 € = 1.1462 $). Own research, as at 16 July 2026 – indicative figures; please verify before publication.
Services & Prices at a Glance

Choose the pool that suits your workloads

Get started cost-effectively and scale your resources as and when required – whether for critical SaaS applications, computationally intensive data analytics or graphics-intensive projects. High availability, rapid deployment and dedicated resources are all included.

Worker Pool
2.7 – 3.4 GHz
Ab
3,12 € / Monat
For critical apps
  • SaaS
  • High-traffic server
  • E-commerce
Power Pool
3.5 GHz +
Ab
3,71 € / Monat
For CPU-intensive apps
  • Media Streaming
  • Data Analytics
  • Batch processing
High Availability Pool
Ab
6,66 € / Monat
For maximum reliability
  • Real-time replication
  • Ideal for minimising downtime
  • Business Use Cases & Web Applications
Cloud GPU Pool
Ab
92,59 € / Monat
For graphics-intensive projects
  • AI & Machine Learning
  • CAD in the cloud
  • A range of NVIDIA GPUs for your specific application
Prices at a glance

How much does a cloud server cost?

A cloud server – also known as a vServer or VPS – costs from €3.12 per month at centron (1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 10 GB SSD in the worker pool), with full root access and billing by the hour: You only pay for the hours you actually use. More powerful options: the Power Pool with a guaranteed 3.5 GHz from €3.71, the High Availability Pool with a 99.8 per cent uptime SLA from €6.66, and GPU instances from €92.59 per month. Incoming and internal traffic are included; new accounts receive a €200 starting credit. The service is operated in German, certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz data centres with an unrestricted BSI C5:2020 Type 1 certificate.

The secure and scalable combination

Managed Cloud Services for security, availability and scalability

Benefit from a cloud infrastructure that offers the perfect combination of performance, flexibility and security. The benefits for you: reliable operation, maximum security, easy management – and the freedom to scale your VMs as required.

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  • Advanced cloud computing services – state-of-the-art technology for your applications
  • Flexible cloud storage options – Adjust storage capacity to suit your workloads at any time
  • Managed Cloud Services – Updates, backups and monitoring handled by experts
  • Robust and GDPR-compliant solutions – e.g. Kubernetes, cloud storage, firewalls
Success stories

How our customers manage their IT

Echte Praxisbeispiele von Kunden, die ihre IT-Infrastruktur mit centron neu aufgestellt haben – von Skalierung unter hoher Last über sichere Datenverarbeitung bis zur Kostenoptimierung.

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Register now & get a €200 starting balance

High performance – dedicated CPU, consistent performance
Rapid deployment – Your VM will be ready in a few minutes
Flexible scalability – Adjust resources at any time
Clear cost structure – transparent pricing, full control over costs
Cloud Hosting FAQ

Everything you need to know about ccloud³ VMs

What is cloud hosting with ccloud³ VMs?

A highly scalable, high-performance cloud infrastructure featuring virtual machines running on dedicated resources and high-performance hardware – ideal for development environments, production systems and business-critical applications. The Power Pool architecture, with 3.5 GHz per core on modern AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon CPUs, delivers consistent performance regardless of overall utilisation – hosted in Germany in compliance with the GDPR.

What are the advantages of managed servers over VPS servers?

Managed servers take care of all your system administration needs – including updates, security patches and 24/7 monitoring. VPS servers, on the other hand, offer complete freedom of configuration and are ideal for experienced users with specific requirements, such as particular operating systems or custom firewalls.

How secure is storing my data in the cloud?

Your data is stored in certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz data centres in Germany, in compliance with the GDPR, featuring encrypted transmission, redundant storage systems, firewalls at network and host level, as well as automatic snapshots and disaster recovery – a level of security that meets the standards of banks, insurance companies and public authorities.

What happens after registering with Centron?

Once you’ve registered for free, you can set up your ccloud³ VM in just a few minutes via an intuitive interface – choosing from predefined performance profiles or configuring it to your own specifications. Whether it’s a test project or a production system with up to 99.8% availability in the HA pool – you can scale as and when required. Billing is usage-based; you can also integrate deployments into CI/CD processes via API. Our support team is on hand to assist you round the clock.

How flexible are the ccloud³ VMs?

You can adjust your CPU, RAM and storage capacity at any time – with absolutely no downtime. Ideal for dynamic projects, fluctuating workload profiles and growing teams. Your VM can also be combined with managed services, storage extensions or load balancing to ensure you remain future-proof.

Are ccloud³ virtual machines GDPR-compliant and certified?

Yes. ccloud³ is operated in German data centres and complies with the GDPR. centron is certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz and holds an unrestricted BSI C5:2020 Type 1 certificate for ccloud³ / Managed Cloud – ensuring verifiably controlled processes, security and transparency. Find out more: Data sovereignty at centron.
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This promotional offer applies to new accounts only. Available exclusively to businesses.

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