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KVM VPS

KVM VPS Hosting

Full hardware virtualization with your own kernel and full root access — run any Linux distribution or Windows Server.

  • Own Kernel
  • Linux & Windows
  • Full Root Access
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Starting at $4/mo

KVM VPS Plans

Choose a location. Every plan is a full KVM virtual machine.

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USA VPS
vCPUMemorySSD StorageBandwidthIPv4PriceOrder
1 vCPU2 GB30 GB1 TB/mo1 IPv4$4/moOrder: USA VPS 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM
2 vCPU2 GB60 GB2 TB/mo1 IPv4$6/moOrder: USA VPS 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM
2 vCPURecommended4 GB60 GB3 TB/mo1 IPv4$8/moOrder: USA VPS 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM
3 vCPU6 GB90 GB4 TB/mo1 IPv4$14/moOrder: USA VPS 3 vCPU, 6 GB RAM
4 vCPU8 GB120 GB5 TB/mo1 IPv4$20/moOrder: USA VPS 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM
6 vCPU12 GB180 GB6 TB/mo1 IPv4$30/moOrder: USA VPS 6 vCPU, 12 GB RAM
8 vCPU16 GB240 GB7 TB/mo2 IPv4$40/moOrder: USA VPS 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM
10 vCPU24 GB360 GB8 TB/mo2 IPv4$60/moOrder: USA VPS 10 vCPU, 24 GB RAM
12 vCPU32 GB480 GB9 TB/mo2 IPv4$80/moOrder: USA VPS 12 vCPU, 32 GB RAM
14 vCPU40 GB600 GB10 TB/mo2 IPv4$100/moOrder: USA VPS 14 vCPU, 40 GB RAM
  • US Servers with ARIN IPs
  • Instant Setup
  • Free 180-Day Windows Trial
  • 100% SSD Storage
  • Full Root / Admin Access
  • 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Hong Kong VPS
vCPUMemorySSD StorageBandwidthIPv4PriceOrder
1 vCPU2 GB30 GB2 Mbps CN21 IPv4$4/moOrder: Hong Kong VPS 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM
2 vCPU2 GB60 GB4 Mbps CN21 IPv4$6/moOrder: Hong Kong VPS 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM
2 vCPURecommended4 GB60 GB6 Mbps CN21 IPv4$8/moOrder: Hong Kong VPS 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM
3 vCPU6 GB90 GB8 Mbps CN21 IPv4$14/moOrder: Hong Kong VPS 3 vCPU, 6 GB RAM
4 vCPU8 GB120 GB10 Mbps CN21 IPv4$20/moOrder: Hong Kong VPS 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM
6 vCPU12 GB180 GB12 Mbps CN21 IPv4$30/moOrder: Hong Kong VPS 6 vCPU, 12 GB RAM
8 vCPU16 GB240 GB14 Mbps CN21 IPv4$40/moOrder: Hong Kong VPS 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM
10 vCPU24 GB360 GB16 Mbps CN21 IPv4$60/moOrder: Hong Kong VPS 10 vCPU, 24 GB RAM
12 vCPU32 GB480 GB18 Mbps CN21 IPv4$80/moOrder: Hong Kong VPS 12 vCPU, 32 GB RAM
14 vCPU40 GB600 GB20 Mbps CN21 IPv4$100/moOrder: Hong Kong VPS 14 vCPU, 40 GB RAM
  • Hong Kong Servers, CN2 + BGP
  • Instant Setup
  • Free 180-Day Windows Trial
  • 100% SSD Storage
  • Full Root / Admin Access
  • 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Japan VPS
vCPUMemorySSD StorageBandwidthIPv4PriceOrder
2 vCPU4 GB60 GB6 Mbps1 IPv4$12/moOrder: Japan VPS 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM
3 vCPU6 GB90 GB8 Mbps1 IPv4$21/moOrder: Japan VPS 3 vCPU, 6 GB RAM
4 vCPURecommended8 GB120 GB10 Mbps1 IPv4$30/moOrder: Japan VPS 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM
6 vCPU12 GB180 GB12 Mbps1 IPv4$45/moOrder: Japan VPS 6 vCPU, 12 GB RAM
8 vCPU16 GB240 GB14 Mbps1 IPv4$60/moOrder: Japan VPS 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM
10 vCPU24 GB360 GB16 Mbps1 IPv4$90/moOrder: Japan VPS 10 vCPU, 24 GB RAM
12 vCPU32 GB480 GB18 Mbps1 IPv4$120/moOrder: Japan VPS 12 vCPU, 32 GB RAM
14 vCPU40 GB600 GB20 Mbps1 IPv4$150/moOrder: Japan VPS 14 vCPU, 40 GB RAM
  • Tokyo-Based Servers
  • Instant Setup
  • Free 180-Day Windows Trial
  • 100% SSD Storage
  • Full Root / Admin Access
  • 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee

KVM VPS Features

  • Your Own Kernel

    Load kernel modules, tune sysctl settings or switch kernel versions yourself.

  • Hardware-Level Isolation

    Your memory, disk and processes are fully separated from other customers.

  • Any Operating System

    Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS or Windows Server, reinstalled in a few clicks.

  • Docker & VPN Ready

    Docker, k3s, WireGuard and OpenVPN work out of the box.

  • 6 Locations

    Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

  • VNC Console

    Reach your server’s screen from the browser, even when SSH is down.

KVM vs Container VPS vs Shared Hosting

Comparison of KVM VPS, container VPS and shared hosting
KVM VPSContainer VPS (OpenVZ / LXC)Shared Hosting
Own kernelYesNo — shared host kernelNo
Windows ServerYesNoNo
Docker & kernel modulesYesLimitedNo
Root accessFullRestrictedNone
IsolationHardware-levelKernel-levelMinimal
Best forAny workloadSimple Linux servicesSmall websites
Control Panel

Easy-to-Use Control Panel

Manage your VPS from an easy web control panel — no command line required.

  • Power Control

    Start, stop or reboot your VPS from the web panel in one click.

  • OS Reinstallation

    Reinstall Linux or Windows Server in a few clicks.

  • VNC Console Access

    Reach your server’s screen from the browser, even when SSH or RDP is down.

  • Resource Monitoring

    Track CPU, RAM, disk and network usage in real time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a KVM VPS?

KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is the virtualization technology built into the Linux kernel. Each KVM VPS is a complete virtual machine with its own kernel, virtual hardware and allocated CPU, RAM and SSD storage, isolated from every other customer on the host. Your operating system sees it as a real server.

Why KVM Instead of a Container VPS?

Container platforms such as OpenVZ or LXC share one host kernel between all customers, which limits what you can install. With KVM you can load kernel modules, run Docker and WireGuard, upgrade the kernel yourself or install Windows Server — nothing is off-limits.

What Does KVM Stand For?

Kernel-based Virtual Machine. It’s the virtualization layer built into Linux and used by many of the world’s largest cloud platforms.

Is a KVM VPS the Same as a Dedicated Server?

Not quite. A KVM VPS shares physical hardware with other virtual machines, but it is fully isolated and behaves like its own server. If you need an entire physical machine, see our dedicated servers.

Which Operating Systems Can I Install?

Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS and Windows Server. Windows needs at least 50 GB of disk, so it runs on plans with 60 GB storage or more. In the USA you can also choose AlmaLinux.

Can I Run Docker on a KVM VPS?

Yes. KVM gives you your own kernel, so Docker, Docker Compose and lightweight Kubernetes such as k3s run without any special configuration.

Can I Upgrade My Plan Later?

Yes. Open a support ticket and we’ll move your VPS to a larger plan when you need more CPU, RAM or storage.

Is There a Money-Back Guarantee?

Yes. If you’re not happy within the first 7 days, ask for a refund — no questions asked. The refund is available once per customer for each data center location. Accounts registered from the same IP address or paying with the same payment method count as the same customer. Payment fees are deducted as described in our Refund Policy.

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