Comparison · Updated October 2026

OMC Cloud vs Hostnet

Hostnet, active since 1999, is a well-known Dutch hosting provider for small businesses, with Dutch-language support during office hours. OMC Cloud has a data center in Amsterdam, one of its 25, with lower entry prices, Windows Server, hourly billing and around-the-clock support.

Hostnet’s strength is Dutch-language service for small businesses. OMC Cloud is cheaper for comparable memory and offers Windows Server, a published uptime SLA, optional backups with 14 restore points and around-the-clock support.

At a glance

Feature	OMC Cloud	Hostnet
Data centers	Amsterdam + 24 more locations (EU, Israel, North America, Asia-Pacific)	Not published
Entry VPS	$4/month: 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB NVMe, 5,000 GB traffic	VPS 1 GB, 1 CPU: €9/month
About 2–4 vCPU / 4–8 GB	Any combination in the calculator, hourly or monthly	4 GB, 2 CPU: €16.50; 8 GB, 4 CPU: €33
Billing	Hourly or monthly, no minimum term	Monthly
Windows Server	Yes	Not offered
Uptime SLA	99.95%	Not published
Certifications	ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017, SOC 2 Type II	ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Backup	Optional daily backup with 14 restore points	Not on unmanaged VPS (Acronis add-on)
Free migration	Yes, including Windows servers moved as-is	Not published
Support	24/7 human support in English (phone, email, chat)	Chat Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, phone Mon–Fri 9:00–16:00, email within 24 hours
GPU	NVIDIA H200 from $2.50/hour, RTX PRO 6000 from $1.50/hour	Not listed

Choose OMC Cloud when

You want a lower price: $4/month for 1 GB versus €9.
You need Windows Server or want Windows servers migrated free of charge.
You need support outside office hours.
You want to know which data center your server runs in (Amsterdam).

Choose Hostnet when

You want support in Dutch, by phone or chat.
You want hosting, domains and email from one Dutch provider.
You need a fixed contact person in the Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the smallest VPS?

Hostnet: €9/month for 1 GB and 1 CPU. OMC Cloud: $4/month for 1 GB and 1 vCPU, hourly or monthly.

Does Hostnet offer Windows VPS?

Not according to Hostnet’s website. OMC Cloud offers Windows Server.

Are backups included?

Not on Hostnet’s unmanaged VPS; Acronis is an add-on. At OMC Cloud, daily backup with 14 restore points is optional.

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A server worth up to $100, no credit card, in Amsterdam or any of our 25 data centers.

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Sources: Hostnet VPS · OMC Cloud data centers. Competitor figures as published on their own websites when checked (17 October 2026), excluding VAT.