Linux images on every plan
Every catalog size across all three tiers supports Linux images.
Linux VPS
Launch a Linux image in under 30 seconds, then connect over SSH as root. Every performance tier includes NVMe storage, DDoS protection, and network capacity up to 25 Gbps.
$3.89/mo
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- Linux image deploy
- 3
- Performance tiers
- 22
- Plan sizes
- $3.89/mo
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- Availability
- Every plan
- Storage
- NVMe · every plan
- Network
- up to 25 Gbps
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DDoS protection included NVMe storage on every plan 24/7 support
Linux VPS pricing
Linux plans start at $3.89/mo for 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, and 15 GB NVMe. General Purpose starts at $8.39/mo; High Performance starts at $11.99/mo.
- Linux images on every plan
- Deployment in under 30 seconds
- NVMe storage
- DDoS protection
- Network capacity up to 25 Gbps
- Windows Server images
Cost Optimized
General Purpose
High Performance
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Linux images on every tier
Choose Cost Optimized for variable workloads, General Purpose for steady services, or High Performance for CPU-heavy work.
Three clear tiers
Choose Cost Optimized, General Purpose, or High Performance.
Ready in under 30 seconds
Your Linux image is ready for root SSH in under 30 seconds.
NVMe on every plan
Every plan includes NVMe storage.
Network capacity
Every plan includes network capacity up to 25 Gbps.
DDoS protection
DDoS protection is included with every plan.
Pick the performance profile you need
Linux images run across all three tiers, while each tier keeps its own processor profile.
Cost Optimized
3.7 GHz AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series for workloads that vary and spike.
General Purpose
3.7 GHz AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series for steady, always-on services.
High Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 at speeds up to 5.7 GHz or AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series, with DDR5 RAM.
Windows alternative
Plans from 2 vCPU also support Windows Server with administrator RDP.
Linux images across the full catalog
Choose a Linux image on any plan, then connect as root over SSH. Cost Optimized and General Purpose use AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series at 3.7 GHz. High Performance offers AMD Ryzen 9 at speeds up to 5.7 GHz or AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series with DDR5 RAM.
Cost Optimized starts at $3.89/mo. General Purpose starts at $8.39/mo, 30% below High Performance pricing. High Performance starts at $11.99/mo.
Deploy a Linux image in under 30 seconds
Linux images are available on every plan and deploy in under 30 seconds.
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| Linux VPS | Windows VPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | Linux images | Windows Server |
| Access | Root SSH | Administrator RDP |
| Availability | Every plan | Plans with 2+ vCPU |
| Deploy time | Under 30 seconds | 2 minutes |
| Tiers | All three tiers | All three tiers |
| Starting price | $3.89/mo | Shown in the table above |
| Included | NVMe, DDoS, up to 25 Gbps | NVMe, DDoS, up to 25 Gbps |
Need Windows Server with administrator Remote Desktop? Windows VPS
Deploy a Linux VPS in four steps
Choose a tier
Cost Optimized, General Purpose, or High Performance.
Choose a location
Review the available options during deployment.
Choose a size
Linux images are available on every plan, starting at 1 vCPU.
Deploy
Your Linux image is ready in under 30 seconds.
Linux VPS questions
Linux VPS hosting gives you a virtual server created from a Linux image. Linux images are available on every plan across all three performance tiers.
Cost Optimized Linux VPS plans start at $3.89/mo, General Purpose starts at $8.39/mo, and High Performance starts at $11.99/mo.
Cost Optimized and General Purpose use 3.7 GHz EPYC Milan 7003 Series. High Performance offers Ryzen 9 up to 5.7 GHz or EPYC Genoa 9004 Series, with DDR5.
Linux images deploy in under 30 seconds on every plan, including the 1-vCPU plans.
Every plan includes NVMe storage, DDoS protection, and network capacity up to 25 Gbps.
The available locations appear after you choose a plan. Check the deployment screen for the current Linux VPS options.
Yes. Every Linux VPS includes root access over SSH, so you can install packages, manage services, and configure the operating system.
The other VPS lines
NVMe storage and DDoS protection on every plan.
Ryzen 9 VPS
AMD Ryzen 9 High Performance plans with DDR5 memory and speeds up to 5.7 GHz.
For sustained, CPU-heavy workloads
View plans AMD EPYC VPSEPYC Milan 7003 Series and Genoa 9004 Series across three tiers.
For light, steady, or CPU-heavy workloads
View plans Windows VPSWindows Server in 2 minutes, with administrator RDP.
Available on plans with 2 or more vCPU
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Deploy a Linux image in under 30 seconds
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