Looking to make a smart choice about your VPS hosting purchase? You're in the right place! We've conducted thorough research to gather current and precise pricing information from multiple VPS hosting companies, and we're now sharing with you a comprehensive VPS hosting price analysis designed to make your selection process easier.
Most VPS users overpay by 70-90% without realizing it. Are you one of them? Find out in the next 2 minutes.
VPS Hosting Price Comparison
This detailed report will provide a price comparison analysis of the following VPS hosting providers:
- SSD Nodes (that's us)
- DigitalOcean
- Akamai (Linode)
- Vultr
- AWS EC2
- UpCloud
- Hostinger
- Hostwinds
- hosting.com (Formerly known as A2 Hosting)
The report will cover the costs of each server from each provider.
Notes:
- SSD Nodes does not provide hourly billing.
- Keep in mind that this calculation takes only one server into account.
- All the providers in this list offer reliable Linux VPS servers with great performance.
8GB RAM (2 vCPU, ~160GB Disk) VPS Comparison
Price Comparison
The following table compares the cost of 8GB servers:
| Server (8GB Plan) | 1-Month Price | 1-Year Price | 3-Year Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSD Nodes | $17 | $101 | $252 |
| Vultr | $40 | $480 | $1440 |
| Akamai (Linode) | $48 | $576 | $1728 |
| DigitalOcean | $48 | $576 | $1728 |
| AWS (EC2 m6gd.large Instance) | $48 | $538 | $1077 |
| UpCloud* | $60 | $720 | $2160 |
| Hostinger | $18 | $180 | $468 |
| Hostwinds | $38.99 | $467.88 | $1403 |
| hosting.com | $39.99 | $239.94 | $1295.68 |
* For UpCloud, prices shown in USD are converted from EUR based on exchange rates as of the time of updating this comparison.
As you can see, SSD Nodes provides a significantly better deal in terms of cost per value. Plus, you can get your three-year server even cheaper at $198 instead of $252 with SSD Nodes if you choose to assign an IPv6 in place of IPv4.
Savings with Respect to SSD Nodes
The following table showcases the savings you get for the SSD Nodes 8GB 3-year plan (252$) in comparison to other providers:
| Provider Name | 3-Year Price | Price Difference | Savings % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vultr | $1440 | $1188 | (83%↓) |
| Akamai (Linode) | $1728 | $1476 | (85%↓) |
| DigitalOcean | $1728 | $1476 | (85%↓) |
| AWS (EC2 m6gd.large Instance) | $1077 | $825 | (77%↓) |
| UpCloud | $2160 | $1908 | (88%↓) |
| Hostinger | $468 | $216 | (46%↓) |
| Hostwinds | $1403 | $1152 | (82%↓) |
| hosting.com | $1295.68 | $1043 | (80%↓) |
Note: With SSD Nodes, the 8GB server plan typically costs $17/month, totaling $612 over three years. However, when you commit to our 3-year plan upfront, you'll pay just $252.
But wait.. the savings get even more dramatic when you look at higher-tier plans...
16GB RAM (4 vCPU, ~300GB SSD) VPS Comparison
Price Comparison
The following compares the cost of 16GB servers:
| Server (16GB Plan) | 1-Month Price | 1-Year Price | 3-Year Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSD Nodes | $28 | $159 | $393 |
| Vultr | $80 | $960 | $2880 |
| Akamai (Linode) | $96 | $1152 | $3456 |
| DigitalOcean | $96 | $1152 | $3456 |
| AWS (EC2 r6gd.large Instance) | $61 | $685 | $1408 |
| UpCloud | $111 | $1332 | $3996 |
| Hostinger | $29 | $323 | $899 |
| Hostwinds | $76.99 | $912 | $2736 |
| hosting.com | $79.99 | $959.88 | $2879.64 |
As you can see, SSD Nodes delivers substantially more value for your investment. For even greater savings, you can reduce your three-year server cost from $393 to just $339 by selecting IPv6 instead of an IPv4 address.
Savings With Respect to SSD Nodes
The following table showcases the savings you get for the SSD Nodes 16GB 3-year plan ($393) in comparison to other providers:
| Provider Name | 3-Year Price | Price Difference | Savings % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vultr | $2880 | $2487 | (86%↓) |
| Akamai (Linode) | $3456 | $3063 | (89%↓) |
| DigitalOcean | $3456 | $3063 | (89%↓) |
| AWS (EC2 r6gd.large Instance) | $1408 | $1015 | (72%↓) |
| UpCloud | $3996 | $3603 | (90%↓) |
| Hostinger | $899 | $506 | (56%↓) |
| Hostwinds | $2736 | $2343 | (86%↓) |
| hosting.com | $2879 | $2486 | (86%↓) |
With SSD Nodes, a 16GB server is $28/mo, but with our 3-year plan, it’s only $393 instead of $1008.
32GB RAM (8 vCPU, ~500GB SSD) VPS Comparison
Price Comparison
The following compares the cost of 32GB servers:
| Server (32GB Plan) | 1-Month Price | 1-Year Price | 3-Year Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSD Nodes | $33 | $184 | $453 |
| Vultr | $160 | $1920 | $5760 |
| Akamai (Linode) | $192 | $2304 | $6912 |
| DigitalOcean | $252 | $3024 | $9072 |
| AWS (EC2 r6gd.xlarge Instance) | $122 | $1370 | $2814 |
| UpCloud | $222 | $2664 | $7992 |
| Hostinger | $59.99 | $647 | $1799 |
| Hostwinds | $124.99 | $1499 | $4499 |
| hosting.com | $109.99 | $1319 | $3563 |
Note: You can get your three-year server even cheaper at $399 instead of $453 with SSD Nodes if you choose to assign an IPv6 in place of IPv4.
Savings with Respect to SSD Nodes
The following table showcases the savings you get for the SSD Nodes 32GB 3-year plan ($453) in comparison to other providers:
| Provider Name | 3-Year Price | Price Difference | Savings % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vultr | $5760 | $5307 | (92%↓) |
| Akamai (Linode) | $6912 | $6459 | (93%↓) |
| DigitalOcean | $9072 | $8619 | (95%↓) |
| AWS (EC2 r6gd.xlarge Instance) | $2814 | $2361 | (83%↓) |
| UpCloud | $7992 | $7539 | (94%↓) |
| Hostinger | $1800 | $1347 | (72%↓) |
| Hostwinds | $4499 | $4047 | (89%↓) |
| hosting.com | $3563 | $3110 | (87%↓) |
Our 32GB servers regularly cost $33/month, but with a 3-year plan, you'll enjoy savings of more than 60%. You'll pay just $453 total instead of $1188.
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The Secret Sauce: How SSD Nodes Delivers Premium VPS at Fraction of the Cost
After seeing the insanely low prices SSD Nodes offers, you might be thinking, how in the world can these prices be achieved? Well, the answer is simple, we have three core advantages:
1) Vippy: Our Custom Next-generation VPS Hosting Technology
Vippy is our in-house VPS technology, and it's what makes the magic happen. It automatically optimizes resource allocation, maintains peak performance, and delivers the kind of reliability you can actually count on. Thanks to Vippy, your websites load faster, stay online longer, and you get a hosting experience that just feels right.
2) Strategic Partnerships with Industry Titans
Here's how we keep costs down without cutting corners: we partner with the heavy hitters. These strategic relationships give us access to better pricing and help us operate more efficiently. Take Hivelocity—our partnership with them means you get connectivity to 40+ premium data centers spread across 6 continents.
Then there's our network game. By working with major providers like Hurricane Electric, GTT, Telia, and Cogent, we deliver lightning-fast, bulletproof connectivity while keeping your costs ridiculously low.
3) Our Team of Experts
Our skilled engineers and marketers are relentlessly focused on innovation and efficiency, ensuring we can offer you the best possible value. They're constantly developing smarter approaches to deliver premium service without premium pricing through regular training and fresh thinking. Check out our exceptional team here!
Conclusion
The data is clear. Compared to other providers, SSD Nodes offers savings that can reach up to 90% while maintaining service quality.
For developers managing multiple projects, small businesses operating on tight budgets, or tech enthusiasts exploring new ideas, these price differences can significantly affect what's feasible within your resources.
Informed hosting choices rely on accurate information, and you now have access to it.
VPS Hosting Price Comparison Summary
* Analysis over 3-years billing cycle