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Rackspace vs Vultr

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two Cloud Infrastructure providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

Rackspace vs Vultr at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

RackspaceVultr
Overall score84/10088/100
TierPremiumElite
Capability (editorial)8290
Ease of use (editorial)8186
Value (editorial)8688
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

Vultr is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (88/100 vs 84/100), but both are credible Cloud Infrastructure options. Rackspace fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; Vultr fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

Rackspace

Rackspace delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Rackspace review

Vultr

Vultr delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Vultr review

Rackspace vs Vultr — FAQ

Is Rackspace better than Vultr?

On RankedVendors, Vultr scores 88/100 versus Rackspace's 84/100, so Vultr ranks higher overall in Cloud Infrastructure. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between Rackspace and Vultr?

Rackspace delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services. Vultr delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services. Both compete in Cloud Infrastructure; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, Rackspace or Vultr?

Our editorial value scores put Rackspace at 86/100 and Vultr at 88/100. Rackspace is Quote-based; Vultr is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.