Cloud & VPS · Review
ScalaHosting managed cloud: who it suits in the Philippines
A managed VPS that comes with ScalaHosting’s own SPanel control panel instead of a paid cPanel licence, with Singapore among its Asia-Pacific locations.
Short version
Suits: small agencies, online stores and businesses that want a managed server near the Philippines without paying for cPanel.
Look elsewhere if: you want to pay with GCash or Maya, or you need root-level freedom on a budget (a self-managed VPS is cheaper).
Facts from ScalaHosting’s own pages, last checked 13 Nov 2026.
Plans and prices
| Plan | CPU / RAM / Disk | Intro price | Renews at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build #1 | 2 vCPU · 4 GB · 50 GB | $22.46/mo≈ ₱1,433/mo | $54.95/mo |
| Build #2 | 4 vCPU · 8 GB · 100 GB | $33.71/mo≈ ₱2,150/mo | $96.95/mo |
| Build #3 | 8 vCPU · 16 GB · 150 GB | $52.46/mo≈ ₱3,346/mo | $170.95/mo |
| Build #4 | 12 vCPU · 24 GB · 200 GB | $71.21/mo≈ ₱4,542/mo | $244.95/mo |
Intro rate shown on the page. Last checked 13 Nov 2026 on the provider’s page. Conversions marked ≈ use ₱63.79 per US$1.
The intro prices were shown with a Black Friday discount when we checked, and each plan renews at the higher figure in the table.
SPanel vs a cPanel licence
SPanel is ScalaHosting’s own control panel and is included at no extra cost. It covers websites, email, databases, backups and a one-click WordPress manager. If you would rather have cPanel, ScalaHosting lists it as a paid add-on, starting at $32.95/mo for up to 5 accounts. That add-on price is the main reason SPanel matters for the total cost.
What’s included
- Fully managed servers, with free website and email migration.
- SShield, ScalaHosting’s security tool for blocking attacks.
- OpenLiteSpeed with LSCache available as the web server.
- A 99.99% uptime SLA, as stated on the plan page.
- An “anytime” money-back guarantee, which refunds unused time.
Locations and payment
- Asia-Pacific data centres: Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Mumbai and Sydney. Singapore is the obvious pick for visitors in the Philippines.
- Payment: credit cards, PayPal or bank transfer, per its terms. Payments from unverified PayPal accounts are not accepted. GCash and Maya are not named.
- Prices are in US dollars, so your card may add a foreign-currency fee.
Who it suits
- Good fit: WooCommerce stores and business sites that need a managed server in Singapore.
- Good fit: agencies moving several sites off cPanel to save on licences.
- Not a fit: hobby projects on a tight budget; a self-managed VPS costs less.
- Not a fit: anyone who must pay with an e-wallet directly.
Sources (checked 13 Nov 2026): managed VPS plans, data centres, terms (payments).
Related: Hostinger for a self-managed peso option · OpenLiteSpeed and CyberPanel guide