Cloud Provider Comparison: EC2 vs OVHcloud

Compare Amazon EC2 and OVHcloud plans in a text summary and also print a plot chart that shows plan prices on the x axis and number of vCPU on the yaxis (use wide dots in the chart).

Amazon EC2 and OVHcloud are both major cloud providers, but they have different strengths.

Amazon EC2 offers a wide array of instance types, catering to various needs, from general-purpose to compute-optimized and memory-optimized instances. They provide both Intel and AMD processors, as well as their own ARM-based Graviton processors. EC2 is known for its flexibility and the breadth of services integrated within the AWS ecosystem. However, the pricing structure can be complex, with hourly billing and various cost optimization options, including reserved instances and spot instances. Many plans come with a limited amount of data transfer.

OVHcloud provides a more straightforward approach with its VPS and Public Cloud offerings. Their plans typically feature unlimited bandwidth and a clear monthly pricing model, making it easier to budget. OVHcloud has a strong focus on European customers and offers a range of VPS plans suitable for different workloads, from small websites to resource-intensive applications. They offer both VPS and Public Cloud instances, with different levels of resources and performance.

Here's a table summarizing the key differences:

Feature Amazon EC2 OVHcloud
Instance Variety Very wide range of instance types More limited range of VPS and Public Cloud instances
CPU Options Intel, AMD, and ARM Graviton Intel and AMD processors
Billing Hourly, complex pricing structure Monthly, more straightforward pricing
Bandwidth Limited data transfer for many plans Unlimited bandwidth
Data Centers Global presence Primarily in Europe and North America
Ecosystem Wide range of integrated AWS services More focused on infrastructure services

Here's the chart you requested, showing the relationship between plan prices and vCPUs for both providers:

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