Wafai Cloud wc.s1, SAR 70.00/mo. on Linux VPS

wc.s1 has been added on Jul 5, 2025

💪 CPU/Cores :	1 vCPU
🔋 RAM :	1000 MB
🔌 Hosted domains :	unlimited
🆓 free domains :	0
📌 Dedicated IPs :	1
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid Cards
🔧 Category :	Self Managed
🌏 Server Locations :	Saudi Arabia
⚑ Targeting :	SA AE US

See also initial wc.s1 plan location on their website!

*📜 Plan description

📄 Editorial Review

WafaiCloud is a Saudi cloud computing, web hosting, and enterprise infrastructure provider operating since 1999. Services are delivered by Al Wafai International Company LLC, headquartered in Jeddah, with additional operations connected to Riyadh, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. The organization has between 51 and 200 employees, serves more than 8,000 customers, and works with over 200 technology and business partners.

This is considerably more than a conventional shared hosting provider. The portfolio combines domain registration, Linux web hosting, managed WordPress hosting, cloud VPS, NVMe cloud servers, virtual data centers, bare-metal servers, colocation, object storage, block storage, private networking, load balancing, Kubernetes, managed databases, application hosting, container platforms, internet connectivity, cybersecurity, backup, disaster recovery, SSL certificates, professional email, and website-building tools.

WafaiCloud is especially relevant to Saudi businesses that require local infrastructure and data residency inside the Kingdom. Its principal Saudi cloud and hosting locations are Jeddah and Riyadh, supplemented by regional infrastructure in Manama, Bahrain. The company operates six data center or point-of-presence locations, including three company-owned data centers in Saudi Arabia and one in Bahrain. Additional regional expansion has included plans for Kuwait, Dubai, and Oman.

The shared hosting range begins with a functional Free Hosting package. It includes one website, 3 GB of NVMe storage, 10 GB of monthly bandwidth, DirectAdmin, SSL, weekly backups, one-click WordPress installation, antimalware protection, a basic web application firewall, and LiteSpeed. Its resource limits make it most appropriate for personal websites, demonstrations, development tests, and compact landing pages.

Paid shared hosting increases storage, monthly traffic, and the number of supported websites. Basic, Standard, and Enhanced hosting use DirectAdmin, while the Advanced, Premium, and Professional plans use cPanel. Storage ranges from 25 GB to 600 GB of NVMe capacity, and the largest package supports 20 websites with up to 3 TB of monthly traffic.

Hosting accounts include SSH and SFTP access, Git support, multiple PHP versions, one-click application installation, DDoS protection, LiteSpeed acceleration, malware protection, and automated SSL deployment. The combination of NVMe storage and established hosting control panels makes these packages practical for WordPress, company websites, online catalogs, and small e-commerce projects.

The NextGen WordPress range provides a more managed environment for WordPress websites. It includes optimized caching, automatic updates, backup functions, migration assistance, and staging environments on higher packages. Larger plans also add managed web application firewall protection. Entry packages accommodate one WordPress installation, while the Professional plan supports as many as five installations, 300 GB of storage, and 3 TB of monthly bandwidth.

Cloud customers can choose between General Cloud Servers, Premium SSD Cloud Servers, and higher-performance NVMe Cloud VPS configurations. These services include reserved processor and memory resources, full root access, SSH and VNC connectivity, custom operating-system installation, snapshots, firewall controls, private networking, and resource monitoring.

Supported operating systems include Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, CentOS, Windows Server, and FreeBSD. Custom ISO deployment is also possible. Customers can install cPanel, Plesk, CyberPanel, Webmin, CWP, Docker, WordPress, Magento, and other server applications. This flexibility suits websites, development environments, databases, business applications, remote desktop systems, and hosting reseller platforms.

The Virtual Data Center service combines compute instances, private networks, firewalls, load balancers, storage, and backup functions inside an isolated environment. Resources can be expanded without rebuilding the complete infrastructure, making this service suitable for companies operating several interconnected servers rather than one independent VPS.

Block storage uses NVMe-backed volumes for databases and workloads that depend on low-latency persistent storage. Object storage follows the S3 API and can scale from compact deployments to approximately 100 TB. Snapshot and backup services create recovery points for cloud instances, while shared file systems support applications that require common storage across several servers.

Managed Kubernetes provides orchestration for containerized applications. It works alongside cloud firewalls, managed web application firewall protection, private networks, DNS administration, and load balancing. These components allow customers to build multi-tier applications without acquiring every infrastructure layer from a different supplier.

WafaiCloud also operates a comprehensive Platform as a Service environment. It supports PHP, Java, Python, Node.js, Ruby, .NET, Go, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL databases, and NoSQL systems. Applications can be deployed through Git, SVN, the graphical dashboard, an API, command-line tools, or SSH.

The PaaS environment includes automatic vertical and horizontal scaling, application clustering, integrated load balancing, CI/CD support, daily backups, shared storage, Redis, MariaDB, LiteSpeed, and NGINX. Preconfigured environments are available for WordPress, Magento, Java applications, database clusters, and container workloads.

PaaS billing is based on actual resource consumption through cloudlets. This can be more economical for applications with variable demand because customers do not need to reserve their maximum possible capacity permanently.

Managed database services reduce the administrative work associated with database installation, updates, clustering, and maintenance. Managed Kubernetes offers a more automated alternative to self-administered clusters, while Elastic VPS combines container efficiency with adjustable resources. The application marketplace includes ready-to-deploy templates for common platforms and development stacks.

The bare-metal portfolio is divided into Essential, Standard, and Advanced server categories. Essential servers use a 1 Gbps private network and support up to two disk slots. Standard and Advanced configurations can use 10 Gbps private connectivity and larger storage arrays, with Standard servers supporting as many as 24 drives.

Dedicated servers include remote IPMI or KVM access, traffic and resource graphs, reverse DNS administration, private networking, and configurable memory and storage. Customers can deploy conventional operating systems or virtualization platforms such as VMware ESXi, Proxmox, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix, KVM, and XenServer.

Some affordable configurations use older Intel Xeon E5 processors, while higher-end systems use dual Intel Xeon Gold hardware. This gives customers a choice between lower-cost high-core-count servers and more modern enterprise platforms.

Colocation is available in the company’s Riyadh and Jeddah Tier III facilities. The service includes power, cooling, physical security, high-capacity fiber connectivity, and remote infrastructure assistance. Deployment normally requires several days and pricing is prepared individually according to rack space, electrical consumption, connectivity, and support requirements.

Connectivity services extend beyond hosting and cloud infrastructure. WafaiNet Direct Internet Access provides dedicated enterprise internet connectivity, while SD-WAN combines several network connections with centrally managed traffic policies for distributed offices. A 5G connectivity option is also available for locations where mobile access is preferable or required as a backup circuit.

The cybersecurity portfolio includes Cisco Duo-based multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, identity intelligence, and secure remote access. Additional services cover cyber backup, disaster recovery, cloud firewalls, and managed web application firewall protection. This integrated approach is useful for companies seeking hosting, connectivity, identity security, and business continuity from one supplier.

Additional services include domain registration and transfers, commercial SSL certificates, professional email, spam filtering, website monitoring, SiteLock security, SEO tools, and a drag-and-drop website builder. Website-building packages include responsive templates, blogging functions, and online-store capabilities, with support for up to 10, 50, or 500 products depending on the selected plan.

Professional email uses OX App Suite. The basic service includes 10 GB per mailbox, while the Productivity package increases storage to 25 GB and adds browser-based document editing. Separate filtering services are available for inbound email, outbound email, and long-term archiving.

Website and server migration can cover websites, VPS installations, dedicated servers, databases, and email accounts. Migration assistance is generally free and aims to minimize interruption, although completion depends on the source server, available credentials, software compatibility, and the amount of data being transferred.

The service is available in English, while a complete Arabic storefront does not exist. This is a notable limitation for a company focused strongly on the Saudi market. The interface itself is modern, responsive, and suitable for desktop and mobile devices.

The main storefront supports prices in Saudi riyals and US dollars. The PaaS cost estimator can also calculate estimated expenses in additional currencies, although most regular purchases remain centered on SAR and USD.

Some server and cloud configurations cannot be ordered immediately through the storefront despite having complete technical specifications and prices. Customers interested in these products may need to contact the sales department for availability and provisioning.