Direct comparison
T Cloud Public vs Infomaniak
T Cloud Public or Infomaniak? The direct cloud comparison of services, data centers, costs and sovereignty. Services, pricing, data centers and sovereignty in a direct comparison.
Management summary
As of 2026-07T Cloud Public and Infomaniak position themselves as sovereign EU providers with a strong focus on data security and technological independence, but differ fundamentally in portfolio breadth and pricing structure. T Cloud Public offers a broad PaaS portfolio with over 80 services, particularly suitable for complex database and container scenarios, and achieves the maximum rating for operational sovereignty (10/10). Infomaniak, on the other hand, impresses with an extremely competitive price-performance ratio (Cost Rating 9.0/10) and an integrated collaboration suite, but remains focused on pure infrastructure services (IaaS) and Linux workloads. While T Cloud Public convinces with its broad managed service offering, Infomaniak is the more cost-effective choice for organizations relying on a lean, open OpenStack ecosystem and not requiring global locations.
Methodology & data basisT Cloud Public
EU providerUSP: German cloud provider with an independent, broad public cloud portfolio combining shared and dedicated resources, including first serverless capabilities.
Recommendation: Recommended for companies in DACH and the Netherlands that operate regionally but require high availability and strong data sovereignty.
Infomaniak
EU providerUSP: Independent, employee-owned Swiss provider running a 100% Swiss-hosted OpenStack public cloud with a sovereign Microsoft 365 alternative (kSuite)
Recommendation: Recommended for Switzerland organisations that need data sovereignty,together with an open OpenStack IaaS and basic requirements in infrastructure or an alternative for Collaboration tools
Performance chart
T Cloud Public and Infomaniak across 8 core categories, compared with the average of all providers (1–10).
Market positioning
All 13 providers by sovereignty and portfolio performance — purely computed from the category ratings.
Positions are purely computational: X = mean of technological & operational sovereignty, Y = mean of all remaining rating categories (each 1–10). Not a ranking recommendation. Methodology & data basis
Strengths & weaknesses
Automatically derived from the editorially reviewed rating data and backed by the category ratings (1–10) — fair to both sides.
Strengths
- Maximum operational sovereignty (10/10): Fully EU-based operations with support and staff, ensuring independence from non-EU interventions.
- High technological sovereignty (9/10): Open stack and standards ensure low lock-in and high exit-friendliness, significantly above the average of other providers (Ø 7.4).
- Broad service portfolio (80+ services): Comprehensive offering of Managed Databases, Kubernetes, and Storage, going beyond pure IaaS.
- Strong data security and encryption (7/10): Solid technical protection measures for data at rest and in transit, including BYOK and HSM options.
Points to consider
- Weak AI and Big Data offering (2/10 each): Significantly below the average of other providers (AI Ø 4.8; Big Data Ø 4.8), with limited depth in analytics and ML services.
- Moderate overall price competitiveness (5/10): Costs for CPU (4.2/10), GPU (4.5/10), and Egress (3.5/10) are higher than many competitors.
- No global reach (2/10): Presence exclusively in Europe (3 countries), which is an exclusion criterion for international customers (Ø others: 4.5).
Strengths
- Very competitive prices (8/10): Significantly below the market average (Ø 6.4) and with a Cost Rating of 9.0/10, one of the most cost-effective options.
- High technological sovereignty (9/10): Open OpenStack stack and standards ensure low lock-in, on par with T Cloud Public and above average (Ø 7.4).
- Strong operational sovereignty (9/10): EU-based control and staff ensure high independence, just below the maximum of T Cloud Public.
- Extensive collaboration portfolio (8/10): Integrated kSuite as an alternative to market leaders, significantly above average (Ø 3.7).
Points to consider
- Limited strategic options (5/10): Limited portfolio beyond IaaS and collaboration, significantly below average (Ø 6.2).
- Weak offering for Big Data and AI (3/10 each): Limited services compared to market standards (Big Data Ø 4.8; AI Ø 4.8).
- No global reach (1/10): Presence exclusively in Switzerland (1 country), which is an exclusion criterion for international customers (Ø others: 4.5).
Which provider when?
Use-case-based decision aid — both options are a valid choice.
Choose T Cloud Public if:
- You need a broad portfolio of managed services, especially for databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL) and container orchestration.
- Maximum operational sovereignty (10/10) and certifications such as BSI C5 and KRITIS are crucial for your compliance requirements.
- You plan workloads in the DACH region and the Netherlands and require Multi-AZ availability across 9 Availability Zones.
- You need specific enterprise features such as Direct Connect for dedicated connectivity or extensive backup and disaster recovery options.
Choose Infomaniak if:
- Cost efficiency is your primary criterion, especially for CPU, RAM, and egress costs (Cost Rating 9.0/10).
- You are looking for an integrated solution that combines cloud infrastructure with collaboration tools (kSuite).
- You primarily operate Linux workloads and value high Linux suitability (9/10).
- You prefer an independent, employee-led Swiss provider with 100% data residency in Switzerland.
Service comparison by category
All 19 rating categories in a head-to-head duel (1–10). A notable lead is marked from a 2-point difference.
| Category | T Cloud PublicvsInfomaniakScale 1–10 | Avg. all | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Security & Encryption | 77 | 7.8 | balanced |
| Technological Sovereignty | 99 | 7.4 | balanced |
| Operational Sovereignty | 109 | 8 | balanced |
| Strategic Capabilities | 55 | 6.2 | balanced |
| Price | 58 | 6.4 | Lead Infomaniak |
| Collaboration Tools | 68 | 5.1 | Lead Infomaniak |
| Global Reach | 21 | 4.5 | balanced |
| Big Data | 23 | 4.8 | balanced |
| AI | 23 | 4.8 | balanced |
| Bare Metal | 12 | 5.2 | balanced |
| Virtualization | 15 | 5.7 | Lead Infomaniak |
| Containerization | 76 | 7.3 | balanced |
| Databases | 64 | 6.9 | Lead T Cloud Public |
| High Availability | 56 | 6.7 | balanced |
| Microsoft | 45 | 4.5 | balanced |
| Linux | 79 | 8.8 | Lead Infomaniak |
| Encryption | 75 | 6.8 | Lead T Cloud Public |
| Storage | 77 | 7.7 | balanced |
| Network | 56 | 7.8 | balanced |
Management Summary
Sovereign Cloud
SEAL Framework
Strategic (15 %)
Legal & Jurisdictional (10 %)
Data & AI (10 %)
Operational (15 %)
Supply Chain (20 %)
Technology (15 %)
Security & Compliance (10 %)
Environmental (5 %)
Availability & Locations
Compute
shared & low-budget
Hot Storage
Cold Storage
Managed Databases
Network & Security
Orchestration
Virtualization
Management
Big Data
AI & Machine Learning
Compliance & Certificates
German cloud security catalogue
IT service management system standard
Information security management system
Cloud security controls for providers
Personal data protection for cloud
Privacy information management extension
Energy management for data centers
Service organization control audit reports
Quality management system standard
Cost Indication
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H100/h
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per 1 Mil Requests
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per GB
Our comparison methodology
The scores show a relative price comparison per service category. The lowest price earns 10 points; higher prices are marked down proportionally. Missing services are treated neutrally.
As of: List prices as of 11 September 2025, location Germany (DE).
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Frequently asked questions: T Cloud Public vs Infomaniak
What is the difference between T Cloud Public and Infomaniak?
T Cloud Public offers a broader PaaS portfolio with over 80 services, including extensive Managed Databases and enterprise network features, while Infomaniak focuses on a lean, cost-effective IaaS offering (OpenStack) and integrated collaboration tools (kSuite). T Cloud Public scores with maximum operational sovereignty (10/10) and broader geographic distribution in Europe (3 countries), while Infomaniak convinces with extremely low costs (Cost Rating 9.0/10) and pure Swiss data residency.
Which provider is more sovereign?
Both providers achieve high values for technological sovereignty (9/10 each). In terms of operational sovereignty, T Cloud Public leads slightly with 10/10 compared to Infomaniak (9/10), due to fully EU-based operations with support and staff. In the SEAL Score, Infomaniak performs better with 8.2/10 (82%) than T Cloud Public with 7.6/10 (76%), which is due to the specific design of the sovereignty criteria in the SEAL Framework.
Which provider is cheaper?
Infomaniak is significantly more price-competitive with a Cost Rating of 9.0/10 compared to T Cloud Public with 5.8/10. This is reflected in particular in the lower costs for CPU, RAM, and egress at Infomaniak. However, actual costs depend heavily on the specific workload and the use of Saving Plans (up to 48% at T Cloud Public).
Which provider offers better Managed Database Services?
T Cloud Public offers a significantly broader portfolio of Managed Databases (Rating 6/10 vs. 4/10 at Infomaniak), including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Document Database, and Cache Services. Infomaniak currently offers only MySQL as a managed service, while PostgreSQL, Redis, and OpenSearch are still listed as 'announced' and thus not available for production use.
Do both providers have global locations?
No, both providers focus on Europe. T Cloud Public is present in 3 countries (Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands) with 9 Availability Zones, while Infomaniak operates exclusively in Switzerland with 2 Availability Zones. Both providers are not suitable for workloads outside Europe (Global Reach: T Cloud Public 2/10, Infomaniak 1/10).
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