Comparing prices across every provider we track...
CloudHosting.ioCloudHosting.io
Compute Engine · $72.23/mo (4 GB RAM, 4 vCPU)
Google Cloud's e2-highcpu-4 at $72.23/mo is significantly more expensive than comparable VPS alternatives, even after accounting for hidden costs and renewal traps. Multiple providers offer 4GB RAM + 4 vCPU or better specs for under $10/mo, though you'll need to verify whether managed Kubernetes or enterprise-grade SLAs justify the premium.
Doubles your RAM to 8GB and matches 4 vCPU for $5.94/mo with 100GB SSD and unlimited traffic, making it the best raw value.
Caveat: Price requires 24-month prepaid contract; shorter terms cost more per month, and SLA is 99.90% vs Google's implicit higher tier.
Offers 4 vCPU, 8GB RAM, 160GB NVMe SSD, and 5TB transfer for $9.99/mo on a 3-year term, with DDoS protection included.
Caveat: Renewal rates jump 2-4x after intro period; 1-year alternative quoted at $5.99/mo but specs not fully reconciled.
Matches 4GB RAM and 2 vCPU with 80GB NVMe SSD and 1TB transfer for $9.99/mo, unmanaged but straightforward.
Caveat: Renewal rates reported at 2-3x intro price; data sourced from third party with medium confidence.
Provides 4GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 120GB NVMe for $10.08/mo with 99.99% SLA, closest to Google's reliability tier.
Caveat: Renewal pricing is 2-6x higher after contract; outbound data beyond 2TB pooled allowance costs $0.036-0.018/GB.
Offers 2GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 60GB SSD, and 3TB transfer for $10/mo with 99.9% SLA and AWS ecosystem integration.
Caveat: Data transfer overage is $0.09-0.132/GB depending on region; specs are half Google's vCPU count.
Before you switch
| Provider | Plan | Price | Specs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluehost | VPS Hosting · NVMe 4 (Recommended) | $4.18/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 100 GB NVMe SSD | Visit |
| IONOS | Cloud VPS (Linux) · Cloud VPS S | $4.33/mo | 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80 GB NVMe | Visit |
| OVHcloud | VPS · VPS-1 | $4.54/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 40 GB NVMe | Visit |
| IONOS | VPS Hosting (VPS+) · VPS S+ | $5/mo | 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 90 GB NVMe | Visit |
| Contabo | Core VPS · Cloud VPS 4 | $5.94/mo | 8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 100 GB SSD | Visit |
| Hetzner | Cloud Servers · CX23 | $6.49/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 40 GB SSD | Visit |
| Scaleway | Virtual Instances · DEV1-S | $6.55/mo | 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| Namecheap | VPS Hosting · Pulsar | $6.88/mo | 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 40 GB SSD | Visit |
| Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) | VPS Hosting (Self-Managed) · VPS XS | $9.99/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80 GB NVMe SSD | Visit |
| InMotion Hosting | VPS Hosting · VPS 4 vCPU | $9.99/mo | 8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 160 GB NVMe SSD | Visit |
| AWS Lightsail | Virtual Servers · GP 2GB (Linux, IPv6) | $10/mo | 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 60 GB SSD | Visit |
| IONOS | IONOS CLOUD Cubes (Basic) · Basic Cube S | $10.08/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 120 GB NVMe | Visit |
| Alibaba Cloud | Simple Application Server · economy-e-2c-2g | $11.08/mo | 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 40 GB SSD | Visit |
| Fly.io | Machines (Shared CPU) · shared-cpu-2x - 2GB | $11.83/mo | 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| Kamatera | Cloud VMs · Sample: 2 vCPU / 2GB / 30GB | $12/mo | 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 30 GB NVMe SSD | Visit |
Contabo
InMotion Hosting
Hosting.com
IONOS
AWS Lightsail
View Google Cloud's plan