A VPS (virtual private server) gives you dedicated CPU, RAM and storage on a shared physical machine — the sweet spot between cheap-but-crowded shared hosting and expensive dedicated hardware. It is the default choice for web apps, game servers, VPNs, staging environments and any project that has outgrown shared hosting.
Prices vary wildly for nearly identical specs. The same 2 vCPU / 4GB RAM configuration can cost anywhere from a few dollars to over twenty per month depending on the provider, the storage technology (HDD vs SSD vs NVMe), the network allowance and the datacenter region. That is exactly the comparison this page is built for: every plan below comes from our live database with real prices, not marketing copy.
When you compare VPS plans, look beyond the headline price: check whether storage is NVMe (fastest) or SSD, whether bandwidth is metered, which virtualization is used, and whether the provider offers both Linux and Windows images. If you need a control panel like cPanel or Plesk, factor in its license cost too.
| Plan | Provider | RAM | CPU | Storage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS 250GB Storage | ServerSP | 1GB | 1 cores | 250GB HDD | $2.42/mo | |
| Starter VPS - Nano | LumaDock | 1GB | 1 cores | 20GB NVMe | $2.49/mo | |
| Storage VPS - 1 Slice | InterServer | 2GB | 1 cores | 1.0TB HDD | $3.00/mo | |
| Linux VPS - 1 Slice | InterServer | 2GB | 1 cores | 40GB SSD | $3.00/mo | |
| Vserver LXC 2024 (2GB RAM) | Host-Unlimited | 2GB | 1 cores | 20GB SSD | $3.24/mo | |
| Starter VPS - Micro | LumaDock | 2GB | 2 cores | 30GB NVMe | $3.49/mo | |
| Performance VPS - Lite | LumaDock | 4GB | 1 cores | 50GB NVMe | $3.99/mo | |
| Cloud VPS - Type A (1GB) | Kamatera | 1GB | 1 cores | 20GB NVMe | $4.00/mo | |
| VPS 500GB Storage | ServerSP | 1GB | 1 cores | 500GB HDD | $4.08/mo | |
| CX23 | Hetzner | 4GB | 2 cores | 40GB NVMe | $4.09/mo |
Entry VPS plans in our database start under $3/month for 1GB RAM configurations. A typical production-ready 4GB RAM / 2 vCPU VPS runs $6–$20/month depending on provider, storage type and location.
With unmanaged VPS you get root access and handle updates, security and backups yourself — it is cheaper. Managed VPS adds provider-side maintenance and support, usually at a premium. Most plans listed here are unmanaged unless the features say otherwise.
1–2GB runs a small site or VPN comfortably. 4GB is the sweet spot for WordPress with plugins or a small e-commerce store. Databases, game servers and multiple apps usually want 8GB or more.
Yes — several providers we track offer Windows Server or Windows 10/11 desktop images with RDP access. Use the compare page and search for "Windows" to see current Windows VPS deals.