Platform.sh Hosting for Drupal
Metadrop migrates and manages Drupal on Platform.sh (now Upsun): automated deployments, multi-environment workflows, managed services, and continuous performance monitoring.
Managed Drupal hosting on Platform.sh / Upsun, with migration, DevOps automation, and defined-SLA support from a Drupal Silver Certified Partner.
Metadrop is a certified partner that migrates and manages Drupal sites on Platform.sh, now Upsun. We deliver automated deployments, production-identical environments, and continuous performance monitoring, so your team ships faster without managing servers.
What is Platform.sh (Upsun) hosting for Drupal?
Platform.sh, now Upsun, is a Drupal-optimized PaaS (platform-as-a-service) where your whole stack is defined in code and deployed automatically from Git. Every part of the environment lives in version control, which makes deployments predictable and repeatable.
It is purpose-built for Drupal, with native Composer and Drush support, managed databases, search, and cache. This is not a generic shared host repurposed for PHP.
Metadrop delivers it as a fully managed service. We handle configuration, DevOps, scaling, and ongoing operations while your team focuses on building.
Platform.sh and Upsun are the same product family: Upsun is the rebranded second-generation PaaS. This page covers managed Drupal hosting on both.
Managed Platform.sh / Upsun hosting
End-to-end managed operations
Provisioning, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and incident response. Metadrop handles all of it, so your in-house team does not have to.
Certified Drupal DevOps
15+ years of Drupal delivery and Silver Certified Partner status, applied directly to your Platform.sh / Upsun environment.
Proactive monitoring and updates
Security patches and Drupal core and module updates ship safely, removing the patching overhead that drains internal teams.
One accountable partner
A single team for hosting, performance, and support, with clear SLAs and a single escalation path.
Git-branch environments & built-in CI/CD
- Every Git branch becomes a production-identical environment, cloned with real data and configuration. Preview changes before they touch production.
- Built-in CI/CD pipelines deploy automatically on push. No manual "update day" and no hand-built staging servers to maintain.
- Infrastructure defined in code, a few lines of YAML, keeps environments reproducible, versioned, and auditable.
- Sanitized preview environments keep sensitive data out of staging, which matters for GDPR-bound and regulated organizations.
Managed services & performance
Managed data services
Managed Redis, MariaDB/MySQL, Solr, and Elasticsearch provisioned through configuration, with no servers to maintain.
Performance tuning
Varnish, Redis object caching, and CDN integration deliver sub-second response times under load.
Continuous profiling
Profiling with Blackfire and New Relic-style monitoring finds and fixes bottlenecks before users feel them.
Elastic resourcing
Upsun Flex elastic resourcing is matched to your traffic profile, configured and managed by Metadrop.
Scaling under traffic spikes
- Scale resources for campaigns, launches, and seasonal peaks without re-architecting or downtime.
- Production-grade caching and CDN absorb traffic surges that break generic or shared hosting.
- Our performance-at-scale track record covers high-traffic, multilingual Drupal platforms, the kind of load that exposes weak hosting.
Migration to Platform.sh / Upsun
Zero-drama migration from any current host, whether managed hosting, self-hosted, or another PaaS, comes with a tested rollback plan. Proven on complex projects, read our case write-up: migrating a complex Drupal website to Upsun. Planning a broader move? See migrate to Drupal and Drupal upgrade services.
Audit
Audit your current Drupal stack, integrations, and traffic profile.
Define infrastructure in code
Define infrastructure in code and provision the Platform.sh / Upsun environment.
Migrate
Migrate data, files, and configuration into a production-identical staging environment.
Validate
Validate performance, search, caching, and integrations under realistic load.
Cut over
Cut over with minimal downtime and monitor closely post-launch.
Moving off an end-of-support or unstable host? We map your migration path and risks in a short discovery call.
Security & European compliance
ENS certified
A delivery track record across GDPR, WCAG, and NIS2 requirements, built for European buyers.
EEA data residency
Data residency options and sovereignty-aware configuration serve organizations with strict data-location rules.
Backups, DR and WAF
Automated backups, disaster recovery, and WAF are part of the managed service, not optional extras.
Risks in plain language
Compliance and security risks explained to non-technical stakeholders keep decisions clear at board level.
Why Metadrop for Platform.sh hosting
15+ years of Drupal expertise
Drupal Silver Certified Partner status, backed by more than a decade of enterprise delivery.
Independent technical governance
A strategic partner that advises on the right architecture rather than simply taking orders.
International reach
50+ countries and 30+ languages supported, built for multilingual, multi-site platforms.
Trusted by enterprises
Saint-Gobain, Telefónica, Solvay, UNICEF, and Save the Children among mission-critical organizations served.
Who Platform.sh hosting is right for
A strong fit if you run a mission-critical, high-traffic, or multilingual Drupal site and want managed DevOps, fast deployments, and production-identical environments.
A strong fit if your in-house team lacks Drupal DevOps capacity, or you are moving off an end-of-support or unstable host.
Less suited if you run a tiny low-traffic site with no compliance or scaling needs. We will tell you honestly and point you to a simpler option.
Comparing options? See Acquia hosting, self-hosted infrastructure, and Upsun hosting.
Frequently asked questions
What is Platform.sh hosting for Drupal?
A Drupal-optimized PaaS (now branded Upsun) where the full stack is defined in code and deployed automatically from Git, with managed databases, search, and caching.
What is the difference between Platform.sh and Upsun?
Upsun is the rebranded, second-generation version of the same Platform.sh PaaS. Both run Drupal the same way, and Metadrop manages either.
Is Platform.sh good for Drupal?
Yes. It has native Composer and Drush support, managed Redis, Solr, and MariaDB, Git-branch environments, and built-in CI/CD purpose-built for Drupal at scale.
How do you migrate a Drupal site to Platform.sh or Upsun?
We audit your stack, define infrastructure in code, migrate data and config to a production-identical staging environment, validate under load, and cut over with minimal downtime.
How much does Platform.sh hosting cost?
Pricing depends on your traffic, environments, and managed-service scope. We provide a fixed-scope proposal after a short discovery call.
Will I be locked into one vendor?
Your stack is defined in portable code and your data stays yours. We design for portability across Platform.sh, Upsun, and other targets.
Do you provide ongoing support after migration?
Yes. Managed hosting includes proactive monitoring, updates, performance tuning, and defined-SLA support.
Ready to move your Drupal site to Platform.sh or Upsun?
Request a hosting proposal or book a migration consultation. Tell us about your current stack and we will map the path.