Compute & performance
- Allocated CPU, RAM and storage by plan
- Root-level server control
- Vertical upgrades available through larger plans
- Actual workload performance is not inferred from specifications
Official-source provider dossier
Hostwinds
Managed cloud VPS · Managed with root access
Hostwinds Managed Linux VPS provides root access, allocated CPU/RAM/SSD storage, bandwidth and managed infrastructure across scalable tiers.
Managed cloud VPSHosting modelManaged with root accessManagementFrom $7.14Published entry priceNot benchmarkedReason documented below
Plans & pricing
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CPU1
RAM1 GB
Storage30 GB
Bandwidth1 TB
Displayed monthly rate$7.14/mo
Billing basisDiscounted monthly rate
Estimated 12 months$85.68/yr
Official pricing note
Prices shown are the current discounted monthly USD rates on the official Linux VPS page; the regular entry rate is $10.99/month.
At a glance
What Hostwinds offers
Best for users who want traditional managed Linux VPS plans with many incremental resource sizes.
Root accessIncluded
ManagementManaged Linux VPS
ScaleUp to 96 GB RAM
Regular entry$10.99/mo
Independent benchmarkNot yet publishedNo controlled HostingHunt test
Included capabilities
Features arranged by category
Security
- Network protection varies by provider
- OS and application patching depends on management level
- Control-panel licensing may be optional
- Backups must be checked separately before purchase
Server workflow
- Choose an operating system or image
- Deploy through provider portal
- Configure applications through SSH or an optional panel
- Monitor usage and scale resources as required
Support & billing
- Introductory and renewal rates are identified
- Taxes and add-ons can change checkout total
- Managed and unmanaged support scopes differ
- Official order page is the final source of truth
Platform coverage
Infrastructure & supported workloads
Infrastructure options
Applications and use cases
Decision guide
Strengths and considerations
Why it may fit
- Many incremental sizes
- Root access
- Managed platform option
- Published regular and discount rates
Check before buying
- Discounted price may change
- Storage type is listed generically
- Windows is a separate product
- Backups and licensing should be confirmed