Enterprise PaaS comparison

Elestio vs Platform.sh

Platform.sh is an enterprise PaaS focused on cloned-environment Git workflows. Elestio is a managed DevOps platform with 400+ open-source apps across 9 cloud providers. Both target enterprise teams, with different philosophies on cloud choice and pricing. Here is the side-by-side comparison.

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Quick verdict

Which one is right for you?

Pick Elestio if

  • 400+ pre-configured open-source apps
  • Multi-cloud freedom (9 providers)
  • Cheapest enterprise PaaS option
  • Sovereign cloud in Europe
  • Dedicated VMs with root SSH

Pick Platform.sh if

  • Git-based environment cloning workflow
  • Drupal / Symfony / Magento ecosystem
  • Strong enterprise sales relationship
  • PCI DSS specific certifications

Feature comparison

Elestio vs Platform.sh, feature by feature

Feature Elestio Platform.sh
Architecture Dedicated VMs Containerized
Cloud providers 9 (Hetzner, AWS, Azure, DO, Linode, Scaleway, Vultr, Netcup, TensorDock, BYOVM) AWS, Azure, GCP
Starting price $11/mo all-inclusive ~$50/mo per env + resources
Pricing model Flat per-hour Per environment + storage + bandwidth + add-ons
Open-source app catalog 400+ pre-configured N/A (BYO Docker)
Root SSH access Yes Limited
Multi-environment Git Manual Built-in (signature feature)
Auto-deploy on push Via Git integration Built-in
CDN included Optional Yes
HA / replicas Pro and above Native multi-region
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS
EU sovereign option Strong (3 EU clouds) Limited

Pricing

Production environment cost

Production setup with Postgres, storage, daily backups, SSL.

Item Elestio Platform.sh
Compute From $11 ~$80-150/mo
Storage Included $0.10/GB/mo extra
Bandwidth Included (20 TB) Tier-based
Backups Included Add-on
SSL Free auto-renewed Included
Multi-environment Manual cloning Built-in (3 env at no extra cost)
Total From $11 $150-300/mo

Why Elestio

Where Elestio beats Platform.sh

5-10x cheaper

For equivalent resources, Elestio is typically 5-10x cheaper. Platform.sh pricing scales aggressively with environments and resources.

9 cloud providers vs 3

Elestio: Hetzner, AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean, Linode, Scaleway, Vultr, Netcup, TensorDock + BYOVM. Platform.sh: AWS, Azure, GCP only.

400+ apps in the catalog

Pre-configured WordPress, Drupal, Magento, n8n, Supabase, Mattermost, Ghost and 393 others. Skip the custom containerization.

Stronger EU sovereignty

Platform.sh limited EU presence. Elestio supports 3 EU clouds (Hetzner DE/FI, Netcup DE, Scaleway FR) with sovereign hosting.

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Reviews

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★★★★★

"I'm in the IT industry for over 25 years and Elestio stands out in many ways. The managed services are top-notch, support is incredibly fast, and the platform just works. Couldn't be better!"

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is Elestio cheaper than Platform.sh?

    For equivalent resources, yes, typically 5-10x cheaper. Platform.sh pricing scales aggressively with environments and resources.

  • Does Elestio support multi-environment workflows like Platform.sh?

    You can create multiple environments on Elestio (dev, staging, prod) as separate services. Platform.sh's Git-cloned-on-push environment workflow is unique to them. Elestio's approach is manual but more flexible.

  • Can I run Drupal on Elestio?

    Yes, Drupal is one of the 400+ apps in the catalog. Deploy in 3 minutes with PostgreSQL or MySQL backend.

  • Is Platform.sh more enterprise-grade?

    Both serve enterprise customers. Platform.sh has stronger PCI DSS positioning. Elestio has broader compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR) plus stronger EU sovereignty options.

  • Can Platform.sh deploy on Hetzner?

    No. Platform.sh runs on AWS, Azure, and GCP. For Hetzner deployment, you need a different PaaS or Elestio.

  • What about Symfony / Drupal specific tooling?

    Platform.sh has the most polished Symfony / Drupal ecosystem (CLI tooling, hosting recommendations). Elestio handles Symfony / Drupal but with a more general-purpose toolset.

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