Sharktech Public Cloud focuses on flexible, scalable cloud hosting powered by OpenStack. From my experience, it’s a service built for users who value control, transparent billing, and solid performance over flashy marketing.
During my testing, I looked at everything from CPU speed to network stability, plus how easy it is to manage resources and get help when needed. This review covers exactly what I found, the good and where there’s room to improve.
We use a clear, consistent rating methodology to evaluate hosting providers. This ensures each brand is assessed fairly across key performance areas. Below is Sharktech Public Cloud’s scorecard based on our hands-on testing and review.
| Parameter | Score | Why we gave this score |
| Prices | 9.3 | Flexible hourly billing and competitive rates compared to bigger providers. No free trial or money-back guarantee, but strong value for the resources offered. |
| Features | 9.6 | OpenStack-powered platform with scalable resources, multiple storage types, Kubernetes support, and advanced networking. Lacks some built-in enterprise integrations but covers all essentials for developers and SMBs. |
| Performance | 9.3 | Excellent CPU and memory results in sysbench tests, stable under stress. SSD disk speeds are decent but not NVMe-fast unless upgraded. Strong network performance for U.S. connectivity. |
| Ease of Use | 9.4 | Intuitive dashboard and dedicated cloud panel for full control. Smooth signup process. Some technical knowledge needed for advanced configurations, but overall beginner-friendly for public cloud. |
| Support | 9.5 | Very fast ticket replies (under 40 minutes in testing) and a detailed knowledge base. Ticket answers can be general for advanced tuning queries, expecting some technical know-how. |
| Overall | 9.4 | Sharktech Public Cloud delivers excellent compute performance, strong support responsiveness, and flexible pricing. Ideal for users who value control and transparency over brand name hype. |
Let’s start with the money-back policy. There’s no general money-back guarantee. All payments are non-refundable, including setup fees and monthly charges. The only exception is if you raise a billing dispute within 30 days of the invoice date and Sharktech agrees with your claim.
If they do, you’ll get a credit, not a refund. So, if you’re testing the waters, it’s important to only commit once you’re sure.
As for free trials, there isn’t one. But the good news is that their hourly pricing lets you get started for as little as a few cents, making it easy to test without a big upfront cost.
When it comes to payment methods, Sharktech is impressively flexible. They accept:
That’s a wide range of options, especially for international users or businesses looking for alternative payment methods.
Personally, I like having this flexibility. It’s one of those small details that shows they care about making things easy for customers.
Sharktech Public Cloud offers five core plan categories: Small, Medium, Large, Enterprise, and Custom. Instead of locking you into fixed resource bundles, each plan acts more like a starting point, with the ability to scale up based on your needs.
| Plan Name | Space | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | OS | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 300 GB | 4 cores | 8 GB | 20 TB | $39.00 | Details | |
| Medium | 800 GB | 8 cores | 16 GB | 20 TB | $79.00 | Details | |
| Large | 1.5 TB | 32 cores | 64 GB | 20 TB | $249.00 | Details | |
| Enterprise | 4.88 TB | 64 cores | 128 GB | 20 TB | $499.00 | Details |
Here’s a quick breakdown:
Plans are currently available in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, and Amsterdam, giving you some control over your data’s physical location too.
One feature I liked during my review was Sharktech’s interactive cost calculator. It lets you add virtual machines, assign CPU cores, RAM, NVMe, SSD, HDD storage, and even select your operating system or control panel options like cPanel.
You can add multiple VMs and resources to test different setups before you buy—and see exactly how much you’ll pay based on hourly or monthly usage.
I highly recommend using the calculator to find the most cost-effective configuration for your workload. It’s a practical way to avoid overspending and build only what you need.
To see how well Sharktech Public Cloud performs in a real-world environment, I first created and configured a test VM inside their dashboard. The process was straightforward
You start by going to the “Virtual Machines” tab and clicking “Create Virtual Machine.”
A pop-up wizard opens, guiding you through each step.
First, I gave my instance a name and chose Ubuntu 20.04 LTS from the list of operating system images. Then, for storage, by default, the boot volume is only 3 GB, which is fine for very lightweight testing, but since I wanted to install benchmarking tools and run more intensive workloads, I extended it to 10 GB.
This gave me enough room for the OS, packages, and logs without worrying about running out of space during the tests. I also added an extra 100 GB NVME drive for the disk performance benchmarks.
Next, I selected the e5v3.c12m48 flavor, which provides 12 vCPUs and 48 GB RAM. After that, I added a public network interface so the VM could connect to the internet and uploaded my SSH key for secure login.
With those basics in place, I clicked “Deploy” and in a matter of minutes, the VM was up and running.
Once the VM was ready, I ran several benchmarks to measure performance in different areas:
These tests highlight how the platform handles compute-heavy workloads, memory operations, and real-world network conditions.
For the CPU test, I set the prime numbers limit to 10,000. This benchmark focuses on raw processing power, measuring how many events per second the CPU can complete when doing repetitive calculations.
Results:
What this means: Those numbers indicate very responsive CPU performance. The low and consistent latency shows that the compute nodes in Sharktech public cloud are fast and stable under load. For CPU-bound workloads, like running analytics jobs, compiling code, or hosting high-performance applications, this is more than enough power.
I ran a 10 GB write test using a 1 MB block size across 12 threads. This measures how quickly the server can move data in RAM.
Results:
What this means: That’s exceptionally fast memory bandwidth. It’s more than enough for workloads that rely on in-memory caching, big data processing, or serving high numbers of simultaneous requests.
I tested sequential writes using sysbench’s file I/O mode.
Results:
This is roughly in line with traditional SSD performance. It’s perfectly fine for general workloads like websites, small databases, or app servers. But for very storage-heavy tasks (think large-scale databases or video processing), it could feel limiting.
On NVMe storage:
When I rebuilt the VM on Sharktech’s NVMe layer, the difference was night and day:
These results show that Sharktech’s NVMe storage can easily handle high-performance scenarios like data analytics, AI workloads, or any read-intensive operations.
Disk performance is the one area where your choice of storage makes a massive difference. The default SSD tier is perfectly fine for everyday hosting. But if you’re dealing with I/O-intensive apps, Sharktech’s NVMe option is absolutely worth the upgrade. The read speeds especially are in hyperscaler territory.
To evaluate network performance, I ran a Speedtest directly from my Sharktech Public Cloud VM to a Las Vegas Sharktech server. This test eliminates most external bottlenecks and gives a clear picture of the maximum potential of Sharktech’s backbone.
Results:
What These Numbers Mean:
These results are excellent. Sharktech public cloud offers raw network speeds that rival or exceed larger competitors. For bandwidth-heavy workloads like video streaming, CDN edge nodes, file hosting, or global content delivery, this is more than enough. Latency-sensitive apps will benefit most when deployed in the same region as end-users. Pick the closest Sharktech data center (Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Amsterdam) to minimize latency.
Finally, I ran a 60-second stress test to push the CPU, I/O, and memory simultaneously:
stress –cpu $(nproc) –io 2 –vm 2 –vm-bytes 1G –timeout 60
Results: The test completed successfully with no failures or hangs.
What this means: The server stayed stable under a full workload, meaning the infrastructure can handle sustained load without crashing or slowing dramatically.
My take: This is exactly what you want to see for public cloud hosting, stability under pressure. Even when hitting CPU, memory, and I/O all at once, the VM held steady.
From my testing, Sharktech Public Cloud delivers strong CPU and memory performance, decent network speeds, and stable operation under load. Disk performance on the standard SSD tier is good for general workloads, but I’d recommend upgrading to NVMe storage for I/O-heavy projects.
For developers, SMBs, or anyone running applications that need consistent compute and memory speeds, Sharktech public cloud is a capable, cost-effective option. And given the pricing compared to bigger hyperscalers, you’re getting excellent value for the performance you receive.
Customer support is one of the most important factors when choosing a hosting provider. Even the most powerful infrastructure can run into problems, whether that’s a configuration issue, unexpected downtime, or a performance bottleneck.
When those situations happen, you want a provider that can respond quickly, understand your problem, and offer clear, actionable solutions. For a public cloud service like Sharktech’s, good support can be the difference between a quick fix and hours of downtime.
Sharktech offers two main avenues for help:
I decided to review both, starting with ticket support.
Accessing ticket support was straightforward. From my dashboard, I clicked on the “Submit Ticket” option under the Support menu.
This opened a screen where I could select:
I liked this step because it reduces back-and-forth and increases the chance your ticket lands with someone who can address it directly.
For my test, I wanted to see how Sharktech would handle a more advanced technical question. I asked:
Hi, I’m using Sharktech’s 1G unmetered network and want to optimize for low latency. What are your best practices and recommended settings for MTU, TCP window scaling, or IRQ affinity to get the best performance?
I sent this at 01:11 AM, deliberately late at night to test responsiveness outside typical business hours.
The response time surprised me. I got a reply at 01:50 AM, just 39 minutes later.
Here’s what I received from Gaurav Kumar, the support agent:
“Thanks for contacting us, to optimize you may need to tune kernel level settings with the help of your system administrator. You can even opt for DDoS & dedicated bandwidth for your server for better network performance. Kindly let us know if you have any further concerns.”
My review of the support experience:
Sharktech’s ticket support is fast, polite, and responsive, even during off-hours. For general or moderately technical queries, this responsiveness is excellent. However, for advanced tuning and optimization questions, the answers may be more general and assume you have the technical background or a sysadmin to implement changes.
For me, that means Sharktech can handle urgent issues and general queries very well, but if you need deep, step-by-step guidance on advanced configurations, you might need to supplement their input with your own expertise or further research.
After checking out Sharktech’s ticket support, I wanted to see how they handle self-service troubleshooting through their Knowledge Base. This matters because not every issue requires a support ticket.
Sometimes you just want to fix something right away without waiting for a reply. A well-organized, accurate, and up-to-date knowledge base can save hours.
Accessing the Knowledge Base is straightforward. From the dashboard menu, I clicked on Support, and in the expanded menu, selected Knowledge Base.
The link is easy to spot, which is a plus if you’re the type who prefers to check for answers before contacting support.
Once inside, I found the Knowledge Base to be neatly organized into clear categories. These included:
Each category contains articles relevant to that specific service, which makes navigation simple. There’s also a search bar at the top, so if you have a specific keyword or problem in mind, you can quickly locate matching articles instead of browsing through categories manually.
The layout is clean and user-friendly. Everything is spaced well, with no clutter, so you can focus on finding solutions without being distracted or overwhelmed. For a technical resource, that’s important — it makes the experience less stressful when you’re already dealing with an issue.
To test the quality of the articles, I opened one titled “Synching Server Time using NTP Protocol.”
The article started with context, explaining how recent DDoS attacks have impacted NTP port access. That’s the kind of real-world update you don’t often see in some providers’ knowledge bases, and it’s useful because it tells you why a setting might need to be changed.
It then provided clear, step-by-step instructions for updating server settings to use Sharktech’s local NTP server. The guide didn’t stop at just one system type. It covered both Linux and Windows configurations, complete with the exact commands or menu paths you’d need.
My take on the Knowledge Base:
Overall, Sharktech’s Knowledge Base is a solid self-service resource. It’s especially valuable for customers who are comfortable doing some basic server management themselves. Even if you plan on using ticket support for bigger problems, this library can save you time for smaller fixes or quick configuration questions.
I decided to evaluate the ease of use of Sharktech Public Cloud by focusing on three main areas: the registration process, the dashboard interface, and how server management works.
These elements are essential because they shape your first impression and overall experience with the platform.
A smooth registration process reduces initial friction, a well-organized dashboard makes it easy to find what you need, and intuitive server management simplifies ongoing operations. A breakdown in any of these areas can lead to frustration and wasted time.
My journey began on the Sharktech homepage. To find the public cloud offering, I navigated to the “Services” menu in the main header. A dropdown appeared, and under the “Cloud” category, I clicked on “Public Cloud.”
This took me to the Public Cloud pricing page, which presented several pre-configured plans such as Small, Medium, and Large. I was looking for a more robust solution, so I selected the “Enterprise” tab.
Here, I reviewed the included resources: 64 CPU Cores, 128 GB of RAM, 5000 GB of SSD storage, and 20000 GB of bandwidth, among other specifications. The starting price was listed as $499.00 per month or $0.74116 per hour.
Satisfied with this plan, I scrolled down and clicked the “Deploy Now” button to begin the configuration.
The next page allowed me to customize the “Public Cloud Hosting – Las Vegas – Enterprise” package. The interface was well-organized into several sections:
Configure:
On the right side of the screen, an “Order Summary” dynamically updated, reflecting my choices. It showed the base price of $499.00 and the total cost per hour.
Seeing that everything was in order, I clicked the “ADD TO CART” button.
A pop-up window then appeared, asking if I would like to add a backup service. It recommended an Acronis Cloud Backup plan for an additional $4.00 per month.
While the option to add backup was clearly presented, and I could even change the backup location, I decided against it for this evaluation and clicked “Continue without Backup.”
This brought me to the final checkout page. Here, I was prompted to fill out several standard forms:
After filling out all the necessary details, I would have proceeded to complete the order. Upon completion, an email would be sent to my registered address with order confirmation and account details.
Overall, I found the sign-up process to be straightforward and transparent. The steps were logical, from selecting a plan to configuring the server and checking out. The pricing was clear throughout, and the sheer amount of included services in the Enterprise plan was impressive.
The user interface was clean and easy to navigate, making the entire experience efficient and user-friendly.
After completing the sign-up, I wanted to review the dashboard. A user’s dashboard, or client area, is their central hub for managing everything related to their account and services.
It’s crucial that this interface is intuitive, providing a clear overview of active services, billing, support, and account details.
I wanted to see how Sharktech’s dashboard held up in terms of clarity, organization, and overall user experience.
Upon logging in, I was brought to a comprehensive dashboard that serves as the main client portal. Here’s a breakdown of what I encountered:
At the top, a summary section provides a quick, at-a-glance overview of the entire account:
This top-level summary is excellent for getting a quick status update without digging through different pages.
Below this, the main content area is split into several well-defined sections:
A vertical navigation menu on the left side provides access to all key areas of the client portal: Dashboard, Order New Service, My Services, DNS Manager, Support, Billing, Account Details, Affiliates, and Announcements.
This persistent menu makes it easy to navigate anywhere within the client area from any page.
I found the Sharktech client dashboard to be clean, well-organized, and highly functional. The information is presented clearly, and the layout is intuitive. You can get a complete picture of your account status right from the main page.
The separation of services, billing, and support into distinct, easy-to-read panels prevents information overload. It’s a practical and efficient design that gives me confidence that I can manage my account with ease.
Next, I wanted to see how easy it would be to manage my hosting in Sharktech Public Cloud. This is arguably the most critical aspect of any cloud service. Effective management tools are essential because the public cloud is defined by its flexibility.
The ability to scale resources, deploy virtual machines, configure networks, and manage security on the fly.
Without a powerful and intuitive control panel, these tasks become complex and time-consuming, defeating the purpose of using the cloud in the first place.
From my dashboard, under the “Product/Service” list, I clicked on my “Public Cloud Hosting – Las Vegas – Enterprise” plan to explore its management options.
This action took me to a product overview page specific to this service. This page summarized key information but wasn’t the management panel itself. It detailed:
This page acts as a bridge between the main client area and the specialized cloud control panel. It houses all the administrative and billing information, while pointing you to the correct place for technical management.
Recognizing this, I located the “Panel Login” button at the top right of the page and clicked it to enter the actual cloud hosting environment.
Upon logging in, I was presented with a sophisticated and feature-rich control panel, which is the heart of the public cloud management experience.
This is the Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure panel, a powerful tool for managing all aspects of a virtual data center.
The interface is dominated by a vertical menu on the left that lists all the available management tools. Here is a detailed look at what I found:
The separation of the billing/client portal from the technical management panel is a smart approach. The Virtuozzo panel provided by Sharktech is incredibly detailed and powerful. It offers a granular level of control over every aspect of the cloud environment, from compute and storage to networking and security.
While it might have a slight learning curve for absolute beginners, the logical layout and comprehensive feature set are exactly what an enterprise user or a seasoned developer would expect from a robust public cloud platform.
This is a true infrastructure management tool, giving me full control to build and scale my applications as needed.
From my testing, I can say Sharktech Public Cloud delivers solid value, especially for users who want flexibility, transparent pricing, and strong compute performance. I was impressed by how well the CPU and memory handled intensive workloads, and the network speeds were reliable throughout.
The platform’s OpenStack foundation gives you real control over resources without locking you into proprietary tools, which I really appreciate. Support was quick to respond, and the knowledge base is genuinely useful for self-service troubleshooting.
While SSD storage speeds are decent, upgrading to NVMe would make a noticeable difference for heavy I/O workloads.
Overall, Sharktech offers a capable, cost-effective public cloud solution that’s well-suited for developers, SMBs, and technically minded users who value freedom and performance over big-brand hype. For me, it’s a service worth considering if you want power and flexibility without breaking the bank.
| Description | Expert Review |
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Yes, Sharktech Public Cloud supports deploying both Linux and Windows VMs, allowing you to choose the operating system that best fits your workload requirements.
Absolutely. You can increase or decrease CPU, RAM, storage, and network resources directly from the cloud management panel without having to rebuild your server.
No. Sharktech offers hourly billing, so you only pay for what you use, making it flexible for short-term projects or testing environments.
Yes, DDoS protection is available, and you can choose to add it to your plan for enhanced network security and uptime reliability.
Yes, Sharktech has multiple data center locations, and you can choose where to deploy your server during the setup process.
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