Kamatera vs ScalaHosting
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Performance
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4.5
Customer Support
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4.8
Value for Money
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4.2
Features
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4.6
Kamatera
ScalaHosting
About the Providers
Kamatera
Cloud IaaS with flexible setup and a global footprint
Kamatera offers IaaS cloud servers with granular configuration, hourly or monthly billing, and a presence in 20+ global locations, including Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Frankfurt.
Founded
1995
Uptime
99.95%
HQ
New York, USA
Employees
50-200
Data Center
Amsterdam, Stockholm, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv, Milan, Madrid, London, Sydney, Toronto, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Dallas
ScalaHosting
Managed VPS with the proprietary SPanel control panel
ScalaHosting stands out with SPanel, a free proprietary control panel (cPanel alternative), and SShield, an AI security system that blocks 99,998% of attacks, offering managed VPS, shared hosting, and dedicated servers with NVMe storage from Dallas and Sofia.
Founded
2007
Uptime
99.9%
HQ
Dallas, Texas, USA
Employees
50-100
Data Center
Dallas, TX (USA), Sofia (Bulgaria)
Pros & Cons
Kamatera
Pros
Extreme configurability — granular CPU, RAM, and storage customization with instant scaling and no downtime
Global infrastructure with 24+ SOC 2 Type II certified data centers across 4 continents
Competitive, flexible pricing — from $4/month with per-minute billing, no long-term contracts
Intel Xeon Platinum/Ice Lake processors + NVMe SSD with KVM virtualization
Generous free trial — 30 days with up to $100 credit for full testing
Cons
Not beginner-friendly — technical interface, no cPanel/Plesk included (extra cost)
Extra costs for basic features — backups, firewalls, and control panels cost extra
Reports of IPs being blacklisted, impacting email deliverability
ScalaHosting
Pros
Free SPanel — proprietary control panel equivalent to cPanel, with no license fees
SShield AI — AI-powered security that blocks 99,998% of attacks
Exceptional 24/7 tech support — Trustpilot 4,9/5 from 2.100+ reviews
Managed VPS with guaranteed dedicated resources and instant scaling with no downtime
Free migration and automatic daily backups on all plans
Cons
Only 2 datacenter locations (Dallas and Sofia) — limited geographic options
SPanel isn’t 100% compatible with all third-party cPanel plugins
Higher renewal prices compared to promo rates
Price Comparison
| Hosting Type | Kamatera | ScalaHosting | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | — | 2,95 USD/mo | — |
| WordPress | — | 2,95 USD/mo | — |
| VPS | 4,00 USD/mo | 29,95 USD/mo | Kamatera |
| Reseller | — | 2,95 USD/mo | — |
Support Channels
Kamatera
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
ScalaHosting
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
HostsPedia Verdict 2026
ScalaHosting wins by 0.1 points
4.4/5
Kamatera
Winner
4.5/5
ScalaHosting
Kamatera
Score: 4.4/5
From: 4,00 EUR/mo
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Score: 4.5/5
From: 2,95 USD/mo
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