Building a cloud that is fairer,
more open, and
more controllable
Every architectural decision at Clever Cloud is guided by a clear intention: to design a cloud model that respects users’ freedom.
This means transparent code, reversible deployments, a refusal of vendor lock-in, and automation designed to simplify — not complicate.
Our values
shape the way we design, operate, and evolve our platform every day.
To learn more, visit our dedicated pages:
Sovereignty
We design a cloud aligned with European values of transparency, independence, and protection from extraterritorial laws. Clever Cloud is a French company operating in European datacenters, and actively involved in initiatives like Gaia-X to help build a federated, open and trustworthy cloud.
Security
Security is built into the foundation of our platform. Clever Cloud follows a Zero Trust approach, favors auditable open source components, and offers fine-grained access control — with no hidden costs or vendor lock-in. We also provide advanced authentication tools for organizations with complex requirements.
Open source
Open source is at the heart of our approach. We rely on open, verifiable, and interoperable components to build our services. No black-box technologies, no forced dependencies — our users stay in control of their technical choices.
Green IT
Our technical approach is driven by both performance and sustainability. By automating deployments and optimizing resource usage, Clever Cloud reduces energy waste while simplifying the work of technical teams. We believe in a more responsible digital infrastructure — without unnecessary complexity.
FAQ
Essential criteria for choosing a cloud provider — sovereign, reliable, and responsible.
Why choose an independent European cloud provider like Clever Cloud over a hyperscaler?
Beyond regulatory constraints (GDPR, FISA, Cloud Act…), choosing Clever Cloud means avoiding the black box effect: transparent pricing, no technical lock-in, and guaranteed reversibility. Most importantly, you get direct access to technical teams — no anonymous ticketing system.
Are you eligible for public procurement requiring sovereignty?
Yes. Clever Cloud is listed by UGAP, RESAH, and Gigalis (for public services in the Pays de la Loire region) and complies with sovereignty requirements in the public sector: HDS and ISO 27001 certifications, GDPR compliance, and European infrastructure outside the scope of the Cloud Act or FISA. We already serve public sector projects in healthcare, education, and state services. Feel free to contact us to check your project’s eligibility.
How does Clever Cloud handle complex security requirements for large teams or sensitive organizations?
For organizations with strict requirements (multi-project teams, strong access separation, full traceability), we combine strict isolation (container-level, network-level), native RBAC, and tools like Keycloak as a Service for advanced identity management.
You can also integrate your own security, alerting, or auditing tools via our API. This flexibility allows us to meet the needs of demanding IT departments without imposing a rigid framework.
How do you manage access and permissions in multi-team environments?
Clever Cloud’s access system is based on native RBAC, configurable at the organization, project, and environment levels. This allows multidisciplinary teams to collaborate while keeping roles clearly separated — a developer doesn’t have the same permissions as an operator or a security officer. This model is built-in by default, with no additional cost or complex setup.
What operational benefits can my teams expect?
Faster time-to-market (up to 8x), lower infrastructure costs (about 30% on average), and reduced cognitive load for ops teams.
Customers like MAIF and Guest Suite have automated their CI/CD workflows, improved monitoring, and eliminated time-consuming manual tasks.
With deployment automation, environment management, and centralized log handling, your teams experience fewer incidents, faster delivery cycles, and can focus on business value.
Can I manage everything from the command line?
Yes. Clever Tools (our CLI) lets you create a project, deploy an application, manage secrets, and monitor metrics — all without using the web console.
You can integrate Clever Tools into your CI/CD pipelines or use it locally to industrialize deployments.
Do you offer a FinOps model?
Yes. Our pricing is based on a pay-as-you-go model, with a real-time dashboard.
Built-in tools help identify unused resources, automatically reduce consumption during off-peak hours, and simulate optimizations using metrics exposed via our API.
Is your Green IT approach based on concrete actions?
Yes — even though we haven’t published our carbon footprint yet. We focus on fine-grained resource allocation, lifecycle automation, and intelligent workload distribution. We also encourage client-side software optimization to reduce energy waste.
How long does it take to migrate to Clever Cloud?
A simple stateless application can be migrated within a few hours. For a more structured project (database, CI/CD pipeline, test environments), the average duration ranges from 2 to 10 days. Customers like MAIF and Selego (for Option Zéro) have successfully migrated their applications incrementally, without requiring a complete rewrite.
Can I easily exit Clever Cloud if needed?
Yes. Clever Cloud does not lock you in: your data remains exportable, your deployments are portable, and your applications can be replicated elsewhere with minimal changes. Reversibility is built into our architectural model.
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