Performance

What Your Server Runs On

Intel Xeon processors, SSD storage on a replicated Ceph cluster, and 10 Gbps uplinks. Plans start at $2.50/month.

SSD storage on Ceph
Intel Xeon CPUs (shared vCPU)
2-5 minute deployment
Xeon
Intel
Processors
SSD
Ceph
Replicated SSD storage
10
Gbps
Uplink per node
~2
min
Typical deploy time

The Hardware Behind Every Plan

Storage, CPU and network, described as they are

Replicated SSD Storage

Server disks are SSD-backed volumes on a Ceph cluster that keeps replicated copies of your data. Disk speed varies with cluster load, so test your workload before you commit.

Intel Xeon CPUs

Servers run on Intel Xeon Gold 6248, Xeon Gold 6150 and Xeon E5-2698 v4 processors. vCPUs are shared with other servers on the same host.

10 Gbps Uplinks

Each hypervisor node connects to the internet over a 10 Gbps uplink through Cogent, from our New Jersey, USA location.

2-5 Minute Deployment

Automated provisioning gets your server online in about 2 minutes. Choose your OS and plan, and your VPS is ready with full root access. No support ticket needed.

Usage Graphs

See CPU, memory, disk and network usage for your server in the control panel. There are no built-in alerts, so add your own monitoring if you need them.

Hourly Billing

Every plan is billed by the hour and capped at the monthly price, so you can test performance for your workload without a long commitment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the hardware and network behind VPS.org servers

What storage do your servers use?

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Server disks are SSD-backed volumes on a Ceph storage cluster, which keeps replicated copies of your data. The storage is network-attached rather than a drive inside the host, so a disk is not tied to one physical drive.

How fast is the storage?

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We do not publish benchmark figures, because disk speed on shared storage varies with load. Billing is hourly, so you can deploy a server and run your own tests (for example with fio) before you commit. The $2.50 plan costs less than a cent per hour.

What CPUs do your servers use?

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Servers run on Intel Xeon processors (Xeon Gold 6248, Xeon Gold 6150 and Xeon E5-2698 v4). vCPUs are shared: your server gets its allocated number of vCPUs, but the physical cores are shared with other servers on the same host, so CPU speed can vary under load.

What network connects the servers?

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Each hypervisor node has a 10 Gbps uplink to the internet through Cogent. All servers are in our New Jersey, USA location. There is one uplink per node, no denial-of-service mitigation, and no uptime SLA.

How long does it take to deploy a server?

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Most servers are ready in about 2 minutes, and some take up to 5 minutes. Provisioning is automated: storage, CPU, memory and your chosen operating system are set up for you, and the server's IP address appears in the control panel when it is ready.

Can I monitor my server's performance?

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Yes. The control panel shows usage graphs for your server's CPU, memory, disk and network activity. There are no resource alerts, so install a tool such as Netdata or Prometheus inside your server if you need alerting.

Are CPU cores dedicated or shared?

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Shared. Every plan uses shared vCPUs: your server always has its allocated number of vCPUs, but the physical cores are also used by other servers on the same host. This keeps prices low. If you need guaranteed full-core performance all the time, a dedicated server is a better fit.

Which workloads run well on these servers?

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Websites, APIs, bots, small and medium databases, development environments and self-hosted apps run well. Workloads that need sustained full-core CPU or very high disk IOPS are better suited to dedicated hardware.

Can I get a refund?

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Yes. If you are not satisfied, contact support within 30 days of your first purchase to request a refund. Domain registrations are not refundable.

Can I upgrade my plan?

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Yes, to a larger plan from the control panel. Power the server off, choose the new plan and start it again. Your data and IP address stay the same. Moving to a smaller plan is not supported.

Is there an uptime SLA?

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No. We do not offer an uptime SLA or service credits. Servers run on a Proxmox cluster with replicated Ceph storage, but hardware or network problems can still take a server offline, so keep backups of anything important.

Do you support custom kernel tuning?

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Yes. With full root access you control kernel parameters, sysctl settings and I/O schedulers. You can tune the TCP stack, memory management and disk scheduling to match your workload.

Ready to Try It?

Deploy a server in about 2 minutes, test it with your own workload, and pay by the hour. Plans start at $2.50/month.

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