How to choose a VPS without overpaying
A useful VPS is the smallest reliable configuration for your workload. Decide what will run on it, set minimum requirements and compare only plans that pass them.
Practical starting sizes
| Workload | Starting point |
|---|---|
| VPN, bot, test service | 1 vCPU, 1–2 GB RAM |
| Small production website | 2 vCPU, 2–4 GB RAM, NVMe |
| Shop or database-backed app | 2–4 vCPU, 4–8 GB RAM |
Check the constraints
- NVMe helps databases and workloads with many small files.
- Port speed and monthly transfer are different limits.
- A nearby location usually lowers latency, but jurisdiction also matters.
- Include IPv4, backups, tax and renewal price in the total.
CPU GHz alone is not a reliable comparison: processor generation and fair-use rules can change real performance. Leave 20–30% storage headroom and resize after observing CPU, memory and disk latency.
Use your minimum requirementsFilter first and sort by price afterwards.
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