What is a VPS?
A VPS, or virtual private server, is your own slice of a big server. You get set RAM, CPU and storage that no one else can use. You also get full control, so you can run any app you like.
A VPS is a good fit for apps, game servers, busy sites, and tools like n8n or Docker. Most plans are unmanaged: you look after the server yourself.
How to compare VPS prices
Start with RAM. 1 to 2 GB runs a small site or a bot. 4 GB runs a few apps. 8 GB or more runs a database or a busy store. Then check the CPU cores, the disk size and type (NVMe is the fastest), and the traffic you get.
Pick a data center close to your users. Then sort by price. Many VPS hosts keep the same price when you renew, so the cheapest plan today often stays the cheapest.
Cheap VPS hosting: what you give up
The cheapest VPS plans save money with older CPUs, shared cores or less support. That is fine for tests and side projects. For a site that earns money, pay a little more for NVMe disks, backups and a known host.
