Ready to make an informed decision on your VPS hosting investment? Look no further! Our team has done extensive research to collect accurate, up-to-date pricing data from various VPS hosting providers, and we now present to you a full in-depth VPS hosting price comparison to simplify your decision-making process.
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 | $17.99 | $191.88 | $575.64 |
* 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 | $575 | $322 | (56%↓) |
Did You Know? You can get 20 MONTHS for FREE on the 8GB plan with this little trick
With SSD Nodes, our 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 - that's like getting a full 20 months of free servers!
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 | $26.99 | $299 | $899 |
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 | $899 | $506 | (56%↓) |
Also, You Can Get 21 Months For Free!
With SSD Nodes, a 16GB server is $28/mo, but with our 3-year plan, it’s only $393 instead of $1008. This gives you a whopping 21 months of free VPS!
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 | $1943 |
| Hostwinds | $124.99 | $1499 | $4499 |
| hosting.com | $62 | $731 | $2195 |
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 | $2165 | $1712 | (79%↓) |
Get 22 MONTHS for FREE on The 32GB plan
Our 32GB servers regularly cost $33/month, but with our exclusive 3-year plan, you'll enjoy savings of more than 60%. You'll pay just $453 total instead of $1188. That's like getting a remarkable 22 months of powerful VPS completely free!
Multi-Server Discounts
Starting small is smart, but what happens when your business grows? Unlike competitors who force expensive plan jumps, SSD Nodes offers linear scaling. You pay proportionally for what you use. Plus, our multi-server discounts mean adding redundancy or load balancing won't break your budget. Many of our customers start with one 8GB server and seamlessly grow to multi-server setups as their traffic increases.
You can get up to 25% off additional servers. Starting at 15% off your second server and increasing to 25% off with four or more. See how to maximize your savings →
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 cutting-edge VPS hosting technology that optimizes everything. It is designed to make resource sharing smarter, boost performance, and provide rock-solid reliability. Thanks to Vippy, you can get faster page loads, minimal downtime, and an all-around smoother hosting experience.
2) Strategic Partnerships with Industry Titans
Our competitive pricing comes from strategic alliances with industry giants that help us negotiate better deals and streamline operations. Through our partnership with Hivelocity, we deliver access to 40+ premium data centers spanning 6 continents.
Our collaborations with major network providers like Hurricane Electric, GTT, Telia, and Cogent enable us to offer lightning-fast, dependable connectivity while maintaining our exceptional value pricing.
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 numbers speak for themselves. With savings of up to 90% compared to other providers, SSD Nodes delivers exceptional value without compromising quality.
Whether you're a developer working on exciting projects, a small business watching your budget, or a tech enthusiast pursuing your passions, these cost differences make a real impact on what you can accomplish.
Smart hosting decisions are based on data—and now you have it.
VPS Hosting Price Comparison Summary
* Analysis over 3-years billing cycle
