Cheapest
Cherry Servers
Cloud VPS 1 (Gen 2)
1 vCPU · 1 GB RAM · 20 GB SSD
🇺🇸 Chicago
$3.36/mo
VPS hosting in the USA
384 plans from 9 providers. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Updated November 3, 2026
384 plans
19 cities
from $3.36/mo
Compare VPS plans in 12 US cities from nine providers. Entry options start under $5, while plan features, billing intervals, payment methods, and location coverage vary by provider.
- check_circleThe cheapest VPS in the USA right now is Cloud VPS 1 (Gen 2) from Cherry Servers at $3.36/mo (1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB SSD, Chicago).
- check_circleBest RAM per dollar: KVM 4 from Hostinger, 16 GB for $12.99/mo.
- check_circleProviders with data centers in the USA: Vultr, Cherry Servers, DigitalOcean, Hostwinds, Akamai Cloud (Linode), OVHcloud, UltaHost, Hostinger, Hetzner.
- check_circleMedian price across 384 plans: $188.78/mo.
Quick picks
Most RAM per $
Hostinger
KVM 4
4 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · 200 GB NVMe
🇺🇸 Boston, 🇺🇸 Phoenix
$12.99/mo
renews at $28.99/mo
Cheapest dedicated vCPU
Vultr
Optimized Cloud CPU Optimized 1 vCPU / 2 GB AMD
1 vCPU · 2 GB RAM · 25 GB NVMe
🇺🇸 Atlanta, 🇺🇸 Chicago +7 more
$28/mo
Cheapest with NVMe
OVHcloud
VPS-1: 2 vCore / 4 GB
2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM · 40 GB NVMe
🇺🇸 Hillsboro, 🇺🇸 Vint Hill
$5.35/mo
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OVHcloud VPS-1: 2 vCore / 4 GB shared vCPU |
2 vCPU | 4 GB | 40 GB NVMe | Unmetered500 Mbps | 🇺🇸 Hillsboro, 🇺🇸 Vint Hill | $5.35 | View dealarrow_outward |
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OVHcloud VPS-2: 4 vCore / 8 GB shared vCPU |
4 vCPU | 8 GB | 75 GB NVMe | Unmetered1 Gbps | 🇺🇸 Hillsboro, 🇺🇸 Vint Hill | $10 | View dealarrow_outward |
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OVHcloud VPS-3: 6 vCore / 12 GB shared vCPU |
6 vCPU | 12 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Unmetered2 Gbps | 🇺🇸 Hillsboro, 🇺🇸 Vint Hill | $14.50 | View dealarrow_outward |
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Hetzner CPX11 (US) shared vCPU hourly billing |
2 vCPU | 2 GB | 40 GB NVMe | 1 TB | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, 🇺🇸 Hillsboro | $20.18 €17.99 | View dealarrow_outward |
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OVHcloud VPS-4: 8 vCore / 24 GB shared vCPU |
8 vCPU | 24 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Unmetered3 Gbps | 🇺🇸 Hillsboro, 🇺🇸 Vint Hill | $27.50 | View dealarrow_outward |
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Hetzner CPX21 (US) shared vCPU hourly billing |
3 vCPU | 4 GB | 80 GB NVMe | 2 TB | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, 🇺🇸 Hillsboro | $36.44 €32.49 | View dealarrow_outward |
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Hetzner CCX13 (US) dedicated vCPU hourly billing |
2 vCPU | 8 GB | 80 GB NVMe | 1 TB | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, 🇺🇸 Hillsboro | $49.34 €43.99 | View dealarrow_outward |
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Hetzner CPX31 (US) shared vCPU hourly billing |
4 vCPU | 8 GB | 160 GB NVMe | 3 TB | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, 🇺🇸 Hillsboro | $70.65 €62.99 | View dealarrow_outward |
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Hetzner CCX23 (US) dedicated vCPU hourly billing |
4 vCPU | 16 GB | 160 GB NVMe | 2 TB | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, 🇺🇸 Hillsboro | $98.69 €87.99 | View dealarrow_outward |
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Hetzner CPX41 (US) shared vCPU hourly billing |
8 vCPU | 16 GB | 240 GB NVMe | 4 TB | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, 🇺🇸 Hillsboro | $135.70 €120.99 | View dealarrow_outward |
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Hetzner CCX33 (US) dedicated vCPU hourly billing |
8 vCPU | 32 GB | 240 GB NVMe | 3 TB | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, 🇺🇸 Hillsboro | $158.70 €141.49 | View dealarrow_outward |
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Hetzner CPX51 (US) shared vCPU hourly billing |
16 vCPU | 32 GB | 360 GB NVMe | 5 TB | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, 🇺🇸 Hillsboro | $267.49 €238.49 | View dealarrow_outward |
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Hetzner CCX43 (US) dedicated vCPU hourly billing |
16 vCPU | 64 GB | 360 GB NVMe | 4 TB | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, 🇺🇸 Hillsboro | $314.04 €279.99 | View dealarrow_outward |
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Hetzner CCX53 (US) dedicated vCPU hourly billing |
32 vCPU | 128 GB | 600 GB NVMe | 6 TB | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, 🇺🇸 Hillsboro | $604.53 €538.99 | View dealarrow_outward |
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Hetzner CCX63 (US) dedicated vCPU hourly billing |
48 vCPU | 192 GB | 960 GB NVMe | 8 TB | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, 🇺🇸 Hillsboro | $965.13 €860.49 | View dealarrow_outward |
Monthly prices in USD without VAT, taken directly from provider APIs and price pages. Non-USD prices are converted at the ECB rate of November 3, 2026; you pay in the provider's currency.
Data center cities in the USA
Dallas
Akamai Cloud (Linode), Hostwinds, UltaHost, Vultr
Seattle
Akamai Cloud (Linode), Hostwinds, UltaHost, Vultr
Atlanta
Akamai Cloud (Linode), DigitalOcean, Vultr
Chicago
Akamai Cloud (Linode), Cherry Servers, Vultr
Los Angeles
Akamai Cloud (Linode), UltaHost, Vultr
Hillsboro
Hetzner, OVHcloud
Miami
Akamai Cloud (Linode), Vultr
New York
DigitalOcean, UltaHost
Ashburn
Hetzner
Boston
Hostinger
Fremont
Akamai Cloud (Linode)
Honolulu
Vultr
New Jersey
Vultr
Newark
Akamai Cloud (Linode)
Phoenix
Hostinger
San Francisco
DigitalOcean
Silicon Valley
Vultr
Vint Hill
OVHcloud
Washington
Akamai Cloud (Linode)
Providers
Vultr
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119 plans · from $2.50/mo
Cherry Servers
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20 plans · from $3.36/mo
DigitalOcean
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163 plans · from $4/mo
Hostwinds
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20 plans · from $4.99/mo
Akamai Cloud (Linode)
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39 plans · from $5/mo
OVHcloud
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4 plans · from $5.35/mo
UltaHost
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4 plans · from $5.52/mo
Hostinger
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4 plans · from $6.49/mo
Hetzner
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11 plans · from $20.18/mo
How to choose
What is available
This catalog lists VPS plans from Vultr, Cherry Servers, DigitalOcean, Hostwinds, Akamai Cloud (Linode), OVHcloud, UltaHost, Hostinger, and Hetzner. Locations include Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Hillsboro, Miami, New York, Ashburn, Boston, Fremont, and Honolulu. Some providers also list New Jersey, Newark, Phoenix, Vint Hill, and San Francisco.
The overall entry band is under $5. The catalog includes plans with NVMe storage, and 78% of the listed plans have NVMe according to the available data. Seven plans are marked as unmetered. Check the individual listing for the exact storage, traffic, CPU, and other limits.
How to choose a plan
Start with the city closest to your users, because physical distance can affect latency. Then compare shared and dedicated vCPU options for VPS workloads. Review CPU, storage, and port specifications if you are also considering dedicated servers. NVMe can matter for storage-heavy workloads, while traffic limits and unmetered terms should be checked separately.
Billing is another practical filter. Vultr, Cherry Servers, DigitalOcean, Hostwinds, Akamai Cloud (Linode), and Hetzner offer hourly billing in these facts. OVHcloud, UltaHost, and Hostinger are listed without hourly billing. Payment methods range from cards and PayPal to crypto, bank payments, and Alipay.
Which provider may fit
- Choose Vultr or Akamai Cloud (Linode) when a broad selection of US locations is important.
- Consider DigitalOcean for a large catalog across Atlanta, New York, and San Francisco.
- Look at Cherry Servers for Chicago, or Hostwinds for Dallas and Seattle.
- OVHcloud, UltaHost, and Hostinger may suit monthly billing preferences. Crypto payment is listed for UltaHost and Hostinger.
- Hetzner offers hourly billing in Ashburn and Hillsboro, with bank payment listed.
FAQ
What is the cheapest VPS in the USA?
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Cloud VPS 1 (Gen 2) from Cherry Servers at $3.36 per month: 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB SSD, located in Chicago. Prices exclude VAT and were checked November 3, 2026.
How much does a VPS in the USA cost?
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Across 384 plans we track, prices start at $2.50 per month, the median is $188.78, and half of all plans cost between $60 and $840.
Which providers have VPS plans in the USA?
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9 providers: Vultr (Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Honolulu); Cherry Servers (Chicago); DigitalOcean (Atlanta, New York, San Francisco); Hostwinds (Dallas, Seattle); Akamai Cloud (Linode) (Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Fremont); OVHcloud (Hillsboro, Vint Hill); UltaHost (Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle); Hostinger (Boston, Phoenix); Hetzner (Ashburn, Hillsboro).
Can I rent a VPS in the USA by the hour?
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Yes. Hourly billing is available from Akamai Cloud (Linode), Cherry Servers, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Hostwinds, Vultr: you pay only for the hours the server exists, capped at the monthly price.
Can I pay for a VPS in the USA with crypto?
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Yes, Cherry Servers, Hostinger, UltaHost, Vultr accept cryptocurrency. Others take cards and usually PayPal.
Who are US VPS locations suitable for?
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They can suit applications whose users are in the United States or nearby Canada and Mexico. Choose the listed city that is closest to your users to help reduce physical network distance.
How should I evaluate latency before ordering?
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Compare the provider's available cities with your users' locations, then review the plan's network and traffic terms in the listing. The catalog facts do not provide measured latency values.
What should I check before ordering a VPS?
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Check CPU type, storage type and capacity, traffic limits, billing interval, city, and accepted payment methods. Also confirm whether the plan uses shared or dedicated vCPU and whether its terms match your workload.