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SurferCloud

4.6/10

Singapore-based cloud provider selling low-cost VPS (ULightHost), elastic cloud servers (UHost), GPU servers, CDN and storage across Asia-heavy global data centers.

Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology

Overview

SurferCloud is a cloud hosting provider headquartered in Singapore. It sells two main compute lines. ULightHost is a lightweight VPS with bundled traffic and fixed monthly plans. UHost is an elastic cloud server line that supports hourly billing. Alongside these it offers GPU UHost for AI workloads in Hong Kong and Singapore, the UCDN content delivery network, UDisk block storage, US3 object storage, UDB MySQL databases, and networking products. Its data centers lean toward Asia, with locations in Hong Kong, Taipei, Manila, Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok and Mumbai. It also has sites in Dubai, Lagos, London, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Virginia and Sao Paulo. Pricing is low at entry. In May 2025, ULightHost list prices started at about 6 USD a month for 1 vCPU and 2 GB RAM, and UHost started at about 16.57 USD a month. Deep first-period promotions are common, and renewals return to the list price. Payment by PayPal, card, Alipay and cryptocurrency is accepted without KYC checks. That draws developers who need cheap nodes in Asian locations that mainstream clouds serve less well. UHost carries a 99.95 percent availability SLA. The main limitation is reliability and support. Independent benchmarks rated CPU, disk and network performance poorly, and user reports describe outages, slow support and a strict refund policy. That makes it a better fit for test, edge or non-critical workloads than for production systems.

Our Rating

4.6
out of 10
Integration
3
Support
3
Cost
8
Customization
5
Security
5
Reliability
3
Ease of Use
5
Analytics
3
Scalability
5

Who SurferCloud is best for

Good fit

  • Cheap root-access VPS nodes across many Asian regions, with an API, suit developers who are comfortable with manual setup.

Less suited

  • Low entry prices and hourly UHost billing help, but reliability reports make it risky for production.

  • It is affordable, but there are no one-click installers or managed hosting for non-technical users.

  • There is little evidence of compliance certifications, and users report poor support and outages.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ULightHost list prices of about 6 to 9 USD a month undercut most mainstream clouds.
  • There are many Asian and emerging-market locations, including Manila, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Dubai and Lagos.
  • It accepts PayPal, cards, Alipay and cryptocurrency, and does not require KYC.
  • UHost supports hourly billing and carries a 99.95 percent availability SLA.

Cons

  • In the May 2025 VPSBenchmarks trial, CPU, disk and network performance graded F.
  • User reports describe outages lasting hours and slow, scripted support replies.
  • Promotional prices apply only to the first period, and renewals return to much higher list prices.
  • Refunds are strict: you must delete the service first, and refunds are not unconditional.

Key Features

API and CLI
Managed Databases
Multiple Regions
DDoS Protection
Object Storage
Uptime SLA
Serverless Functions
Managed Kubernetes
VPS Hosting
Cloud Compute
Content Delivery Network

SurferCloud Pricing

ULightHost Starter

$6/month
  • 1 vCPU
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 40 GB storage
  • Promotional first month 1.90 USD (May 2025)
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ULightHost Plus

$7/month
  • 2 vCPU
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 60 GB storage
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ULightHost Ultimate

$9/month
  • 2 vCPU
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 80 GB disk
  • 30 Mbps max bandwidth
  • 800 GB monthly transfer
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UHost 1C2G

$17/month
  • 1 vCPU
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 40 GB disk
  • Hourly billing available
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UHost 2C4G

$36/month
  • 2 vCPU
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 40 GB disk
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UHost 4C8G

$64/month
  • 4 vCPU
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 40 GB disk
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independent reviewers report there is no official free trial. Instead, SurferCloud runs heavily discounted first-period promotions for new users.

UHost and GPU UHost list a 99.95 percent availability SLA. The UCDN documentation promises 99.9 percent.

No. Promotional prices apply only to the first period. Renewals revert to list price, for example 16.57 USD a month for the UHost 1 vCPU, 2 GB plan.

PayPal, credit and debit cards, Alipay and cryptocurrency such as USDT. SurferCloud says no KYC is required.

Refunds are not unconditional. You must delete the service and then submit a ticket. Replies are promised within 3 business days.

GPU UHost is listed only in Hong Kong and Singapore.