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Sakura Cloud

Sakura Internets IaaS — Japan-native VM, object storage, archive and GPU servers with Terraform provider.

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JP Est. 2011 Active Backend-as-a-Service

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
Best for: Japanese developers and enterprises wanting local IaaS with Terraform support Not for: Global products, modern serverless needs, or non-Japanese teams

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

Sakura Cloud Pricing

Pricing Model
usage
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M
10,000
1K10K100K1M10M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Lock-in Assessment

Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score
3/5

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