Sakura Cloud
Sakura Internets IaaS — Japan-native VM, object storage, archive and GPU servers with Terraform provider.
Our Verdict
Reliable Japanese IaaS for local workloads, but don't expect hyperscaler breadth or global POPs.
Pros
- Japan-native IaaS with local support
- Competitive pricing domestically
- Terraform provider available
- GPU server options included
Cons
- Japan-focused with little global reach
- Service catalog narrower than AWS
- English docs are limited
- Modern PaaS offerings thin
When to Use Sakura Cloud
Good fit if you need
- Japan-native IaaS with GPU servers and Terraform support
- Object storage and archive for Japanese enterprise workloads
- Kubernetes clusters with Japanese data residency guarantees
- Low-cost cloud for Japanese indie developers and startups
- Compliance-first Japanese cloud for healthcare and government
Pricing
Price wrong?Sakura Cloud Pricing
- Pricing Model
- usage
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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