A few hyperscaler giants might dominate the cloud landscape, but there’s a growing need for alternatives that combine high performance, flexibility, and transparency. That’s where Vultr comes in.

The recently-published 2025 IDC Vendor Profile “Beyond the Hyperscalers: Why Vultr Matters in the Cloud Market” highlights how Vultr is emerging as a leading independent option for organizations looking to diversify their cloud strategy. With 32 global cloud data center regions and a strong push into AI infrastructure, Vultr is redefining what businesses and developers can expect from the cloud.

IDC recognizes Vultr for several key strengths:

• High-performance infrastructure: From shared CPU to GPU-accelerated computing, Vultr offers options for everything from web hosting to advanced AI workloads.
• Developer-friendly simplicity: Intuitive tools, one-click deployments, and open APIs make managing infrastructure straightforward.
• Transparent, predictable pricing: Flat-rate monthly or hourly pricing eliminates surprises and simplifies cost planning.
• Open, composable ecosystem: Freedom from vendor lock-in lets teams mix and match infrastructure components and scale as needed.
• Global reach: With 32 cloud data center regions, Vultr delivers low-latency access to more than 90% of the world’s population.

The IDC study also notes Vultr’s strategic partnerships with AMD, NVIDIA, Dell, Broadcom, and Juniper, all of which support the company’s expansion into AI-ready cloud infrastructure. Whether your organization is a startup, SMB, or enterprise, Vultr provides a flexible, cost-effective option to complement existing cloud strategies. Read the full IDC report here.