Is Vultr's PostgreSQL CC-Reg 24vCPU/96GB (0 rep) the best deal?

Managed Databases · $1920/mo (96 GB RAM, 24 vCPU, 1600 GB)

Better deals exist

Vultr's 24vCPU/96GB plan is significantly oversized and overpriced compared to the workload. DigitalOcean and Linode offer PostgreSQL managed databases at 16vCPU/64GB for less than half the cost, with comparable SLAs and clearer pricing. Unless you genuinely need 24 cores and 96GB RAM, switching saves $1,100-1,200/month.

Managed Databases PostgreSQL Basic Premium AMD 64GB

$782.2/mosave 59.3%

Cheapest PostgreSQL option with 64GB RAM and 16vCPU; 99.99% SLA and transparent bandwidth overage pricing at $0.01/GB.

Caveat: Specs are 64GB RAM vs. Vultr's 96GB; verify if your workload actually needs the extra 32GB before migrating.

Managed Databases Shared 64GB Standalone

$950/mosave 50.5%

Mid-range PostgreSQL at 64GB/16vCPU with 1280GB SSD storage, 99.99% SLA, and clear bandwidth overage rates ($0.005-0.015/GB).

Caveat: Price is ESTIMATED from linear node pricing and not directly confirmed; verify exact tier availability and confirm backup add-on costs (20-25% surcharge).

Managed Database PostgreSQL Discovery-B3-64

$1351.6/mosave 29.6%

PostgreSQL at 64GB/16vCPU with 1.28-6.4TB usable storage and 99.99% SLA; more storage headroom than DigitalOcean or Linode.

Caveat: IPv4 addresses billed separately; APAC regions lose free egress after mid-2026; verify regional pricing and hidden IPv4 costs.

Heroku Postgres Standard-5

$1400/mosave 27.1%

Managed PostgreSQL with 61GB RAM and 1TB storage; familiar platform with strong developer tooling.

Caveat: SLA not separately published for Standard tier; Essential tier has only 99.5% SLA and no HA; add-on overages can force unplanned upgrades; Advanced tier pricing requires sales contact.

Before you switch

Vultr's 24vCPU/96GB plan appears oversized; confirm your actual CPU and memory requirements before paying the premium.
DigitalOcean and Linode quotes are for 64GB RAM (32GB less); test workload performance under that constraint.
Linode's price is ESTIMATED and not directly confirmed; contact sales to verify exact Managed Database pricing.
OVHcloud charges IPv4 addresses separately and will lose free egress in APAC regions after mid-2026; factor in regional costs.
Heroku Standard-5 SLA is not published separately; confirm uptime guarantees match your requirements before committing.
All alternatives have lower vCPU counts (16 vs. 24); if your workload is CPU-bound, benchmark before switching.

This comparison is generated from publicly listed pricing and may contain errors or omissions. It is not financial or professional advice, and CloudHosting.io is not responsible for decisions made based on it. Pricing, promotions, and specs change frequently and may not reflect current terms, regional availability, taxes, or contract length. Always verify current pricing and terms directly on the provider's site before purchasing or switching.

Comparable plans across providers

Provider	Plan	Price	Specs
DigitalOcean	Managed Databases · PostgreSQL Basic Premium AMD 64GB	$782.2/mo	64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU	Visit
Linode (Akamai)	Managed Databases · Shared 64 GB - Standalone	$950/mo	64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU, 1280 GB SSD	Visit
OVHcloud	Analytics - OpenSearch · Discovery-B3-64	$1181.87/mo	64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU	Visit
OVHcloud	Managed Database - MySQL · Discovery-B3-64	$1351.6/mo	64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU	Visit
OVHcloud	Managed Database - PostgreSQL · Discovery-B3-64	$1351.6/mo	64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU	Visit
OVHcloud	Analytics - ClickHouse · Discovery-B3-64	$1382.77/mo	64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU	Visit
Heroku	Heroku Postgres · Standard-5	$1400/mo	61 GB RAM, 1024 GB	Visit
OVHcloud	Managed Database - Valkey (Redis-compatible) · Business DB1-60	$1682.21/mo	60 GB RAM, 16 vCPU	Visit
OVHcloud	Managed Database - MongoDB · Production B3-64	$1969.69/mo	64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU	Visit
OVHcloud	Analytics - Kafka · Business DB1-60	$6078.56/mo	60 GB RAM, 16 vCPU	Visit
Heroku	Heroku Data for Redis · Premium-12	$6500/mo	50 GB RAM	Visit

Visit Vultr

Comparing prices across every provider we track...