KVM VPS · $6.49/mo (4 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 50 GB NVMe SSD, 4000 GB transfer)
Hostinger's KVM 1 at $6.49/mo intro is competitively priced on specs, but several providers offer better raw value when you factor in renewal costs, backup frequency, and bandwidth. Hetzner CX23 and OVHcloud VPS-1 both deliver more vCPUs and daily backups at the same or lower intro price, with more transparent renewal structures.
Identical intro price but 2 vCPU (vs 1), 40GB SSD, and 20TB transfer; renewal price increases are smaller (~1.3x-1.4x vs Hostinger's 1.8x jump).
Caveat: VAT excluded from listed price; traffic overage charged per GB in non-EU regions; recent price increases on other lines suggest future hikes possible.
30% cheaper intro ($4.54 vs $6.49), same 4GB RAM, 2 vCPU, includes daily backups (vs weekly), and unlimited traffic.
Caveat: IPv4 address billed separately; renewal pricing not disclosed but typically 2-3x intro on VPS; Windows license surcharge applies if needed.
33% cheaper ($4.33 vs $6.49), 2 vCPU, 80GB NVMe, unlimited traffic up to 1 Gbps, and transparent 99.99% SLA.
Caveat: Intro pricing is a 1-year promo on 1-year contract; renewal 2-6x higher; outbound data beyond 2TB pooled allowance charged at $0.036/GB.
68% cheaper intro ($2.09 vs $6.49), unmetered bandwidth, root SSH access, and 99.99% SLA on a comparable 1vCPU/2GB plan.
Caveat: Renewal jumps to $9.99-$15.99/mo (5x intro); requires 36-month term for lowest price; upsells (SiteLock, CodeGuard) pushed at checkout; only 2GB RAM vs Hostinger's 4GB.
8% cheaper ($6 vs $6.49), customizable via calculator, 5TB transfer included, and no long-term contract lock-in required.
Caveat: Sample specs are not a fixed SKU; bandwidth overage $0.01/GB; burstable CPU incurs $0.041/hour overage if avg usage exceeds 10%; SLA only 99.95%.
Before you switch
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