{"id":1144,"date":"2025-06-06T18:13:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T15:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/us\/solutions\/essentials\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T14:05:14","slug":"essentials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/solutions\/essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"UpCloud Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n UpCloud Essentials – Free developer tools <\/h1>\n\n

All UpCloud Customers get free developer tools needed to build, scale, and innovate.<\/p>\n

Powered by UpCloud’s global cloud infrastructure.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n Discover the Essentials <\/a>\n <\/p>\n \n

\n \n Deploy now with $250 in free credit <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Here’s what you get with UpCloud Essentials <\/h2>\n \n

Discover all the free developer tools available to all UpCloud customers.<\/p>\n\n

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\n Zero data transfer fees <\/h2>\n \n

Eliminate unexpected network transfer fees<\/strong>\u00a0impacting your monthly bills.<\/p>\n\n

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\n Kubernetes control planes <\/h2>\n \n
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Manage your Kubernetes clusters with ease, without added costs, supporting\u00a0up to 30 data plane nodes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n NAT & VPN gateways <\/h2>\n \n

Establish secure connections and manage network address translation with ease.
\n1 VPN tunnel + 100 Mbit\/s Bandwidth + 10,000 Max connections.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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\n Load balancers <\/h2>\n \n

Maintain peak performance with a complimentary\u00a01 Node setup and support for up to 1,000 concurrent sessions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

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\n UpCloud Platform benefits <\/h2>\n \n

Even more reasons to choose UpCloud<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n API & SDKs <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Build custom workflows and integrate UpCloud with your existing tools with our powerful API & SDKs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Scale your resources instantly, without downtime, for uninterrupted performance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Global private network <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n
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High performance, private connectivity across our global network.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n 24\/7 Customer support <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Always available support, ensuring your infrastructure runs smoothly, around the clock. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service \u2013 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Our vision behind UpCloud Essentials <\/h2>\n \n

UpCloud Essentials<\/strong>\u00a0is a\u00a0powerful bundle of premium features included at no extra cost.
\nIt\u2019s designed to extend your infrastructure\u2019s capabilities with cutting-edge tools that go far beyond the industry standard.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re committed to continuously improving our platform and equipping you with the tools you need to thrive.
\nAt our core, we aim to raise the standard of cloud services.<\/p>\n

Joel Pihlajamaa<\/strong>
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Free your project to thrive<\/h2>\n\n
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Say goodbye to unpredictable data transfer costs by building your business on a forward-thinking cloud.<\/p>\n\n \n

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\n No secrets, only savings <\/p>\n \n

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\n Providing the Essentials <\/h3>\n \n

We provide all customers access to our standard tier services for Load balancer, NAT & VPN Gateways, Kubernetes Control Plane and Zero cost network transfer.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Fair Transfer Policy across products <\/h3>\n \n
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The policy allows a\u00a0generous monthly transfer<\/a> while ensuring all customers can\u00a0work seamlessly with all of UpCloud\u2019s products and services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Why free? <\/h3>\n \n

Think of it as us giving you the keys to some awesome tools, so you can build cool stuff without worrying about extra costs. We’re betting you’ll love it here.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n What if I need something more powerful? <\/h3>\n \n
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More powerful plans are available for all included UpCloud Essential products. See\u00a0pricing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Disclaimer<\/strong>: Please be advised that UpCloud reserves the right to change, alter, or remove UpCloud Essentials tools and services at its sole discretion and at any time. Usage of these services will be closely monitored for adherence to our terms and to prevent abuse.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Take your business to the next level<\/h2>\n\n
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Start your 14-day trial today, with $250 in free credit, and discover why thousands of businesses rely on UpCloud<\/p>\n\n \n

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