Vultr, founded in 2014, runs Cloud Compute virtual servers billed by the hour up to a monthly cap, plus high frequency, bare metal and GPU machines. In December 2024 it raised $333 million at a $3.5 billion valuation in a round led by LuminArx Capital Management and AMD Ventures.
| Pricing from | $5/month ($2.50 IPv6 only) |
| Best for | Developers who need servers close to users worldwide |
| Website | www.vultr.com |
Vultr pricing
Starts at $5. Pricing as Lister records it: $5/month ($2.50 IPv6 only)
Prices change: check Vultr's own pricing page before you buy.
Strengths and trade-offs
- Wide choice of server locations
- Hourly billing with a monthly cap
- Cheapest plans offered in few regions
- Unmanaged servers need Linux skills
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Questions about Vultr
How much does Vultr cost?
Vultr's pricing, as Lister records it: $5/month ($2.50 IPv6 only).
Who is Vultr best for?
Vultr is best for developers who need servers close to users worldwide.
Where does Vultr rank?
Vultr is ranked #2 in Top 10 VPS Hosting Providers (Lister Score 95.4).
What are the best alternatives to Vultr?
The closest alternatives on Lister are DigitalOcean (#1 in Top 10 VPS Hosting Providers), Akamai Cloud (#3 in Top 10 VPS Hosting Providers) and Amazon Lightsail (#4 in Top 10 VPS Hosting Providers).
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