Quick answer
Vultr is a US cloud provider founded in 2014 offering affordable cloud compute in data centers around the world. Regular Cloud Compute starts at $2.50 a month (IPv6 only) or $5 a month, High Performance NVMe VMs start at $6 a month, and it also offers bare metal, cloud GPUs, Kubernetes and storage.
What is Vultr?
Vultr provides enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure at low prices, with many global locations. It is popular with developers who want fast, cheap virtual machines.
Its products include Cloud Compute, Optimized Cloud Compute with dedicated vCPUs, bare-metal servers, cloud GPUs, managed Kubernetes, databases and object storage. Vultr also powers Cloudways servers.
Vultr key features
01
Cloud Compute
Affordable VMs for common workloads.
02
High Performance
AMD EPYC or Intel Xeon with NVMe SSD.
03
Hourly billing
Pay by the hour with a monthly cap.
04
Global locations
Data centers across many regions.
05
Bare metal
Single-tenant dedicated servers.
06
Cloud GPU
Affordable NVIDIA GPU instances.
07
Kubernetes
Managed Kubernetes Engine.
08
Storage
Block, object and NVMe file storage.
09
One-click apps
Marketplace apps including WordPress.
Vultr pricing plans (2026)
Vultr prices are monthly, billed hourly. Regular Performance uses previous-generation Intel CPUs and SSD; High Performance uses newer AMD EPYC or Intel Xeon CPUs with NVMe.
Cloud Compute – Regular Performance
1 GB
$0.007 per hour
- 1 vCPU
- 1 GB RAM
- 25 GB SSD
- 1 TB bandwidth
Popular
2 GB
$0.015 per hour
- 1 vCPU
- 2 GB RAM
- 55 GB SSD
- 2 TB bandwidth
4 GB
$0.03 per hour
- 2 vCPUs
- 4 GB RAM
- 80 GB SSD
- 3 TB bandwidth
8 GB
$0.06 per hour
- 4 vCPUs
- 8 GB RAM
- 160 GB SSD
- 4 TB bandwidth
Regular Performance compared
| vCPU | RAM | SSD | Bandwidth | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5 GB (IPv6 only) | 10 GB | 0.5 TB | $2.50/mo |
| 1 | 0.5 GB | 10 GB | 0.5 TB | $3.50/mo |
| 1 | 1 GB | 25 GB | 1 TB | $5/mo |
| 1 | 2 GB | 55 GB | 2 TB | $10/mo |
| 2 | 2 GB | 65 GB | 3 TB | $15/mo |
| 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB | 3 TB | $20/mo |
| 4 | 8 GB | 160 GB | 4 TB | $40/mo |
Cloud Compute – High Performance (AMD, NVMe)
1 GB
$0.009 per hour
- 1 vCPU
- 1 GB RAM
- 25 GB NVMe
- 2 TB bandwidth
2 GB
$0.018 per hour
- 1 vCPU
- 2 GB RAM
- 50 GB NVMe
- 3 TB bandwidth
4 GB
$0.036 per hour
- 2 vCPUs
- 4 GB RAM
- 100 GB NVMe
- 5 TB bandwidth
8 GB
$0.071 per hour
- 4 vCPUs
- 8 GB RAM
- 180 GB NVMe
- 6 TB bandwidth
What every plan includes
- Hourly billing with monthly cap
- Global data centers
- Included bandwidth
- API access
- One-click marketplace apps
Prices are in USD, exclude taxes and were checked on 30 October 2026. Check the latest prices on the official Vultr pricing page.
How to use Vultr
- 1
Go to vultr.com and create an account.
- 2
Deploy a new server and choose Cloud Compute type and location.
- 3
Pick an OS or a marketplace app like WordPress.
- 4
Choose a plan size and launch.
- 5
Scale, snapshot or add storage as needed.
Who should use Vultr?
Developers
Spin up cheap VMs anywhere in the world.
Global apps
Deploy close to users in many regions.
AI projects
Use cloud GPUs and bare metal.
Self-hosters
Run WordPress or apps on your own VM.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Very low entry prices from $2.50/mo
- Many global locations
- NVMe High Performance options
- Bare metal and GPUs available
Watch out for
- Unmanaged servers need technical skills
- $2.50 plan is IPv6 only
- No cPanel or email hosting
- Backups cost extra
Best Vultr alternatives
Our verdict
Vultr offers some of the cheapest cloud servers available, with lots of locations and fast NVMe options. It is great for developers, but beginners may prefer a managed layer like Cloudways.
Vultr FAQs
Is Vultr free?
No. Vultr is pay-as-you-go, with servers from $2.50 a month (IPv6 only).
How much does Vultr cost?
Regular Cloud Compute costs $5, $10, $20 and $40 a month for 1 to 8 GB RAM. High Performance starts at $6 a month.
What is the difference between Regular and High Performance?
Regular uses previous-generation Intel CPUs and SSD; High Performance uses newer AMD EPYC or Intel Xeon CPUs with NVMe.
Can I host WordPress on Vultr?
Yes. Use the WordPress marketplace app, or a managed layer like Cloudways.
How is Vultr billed?
Vultr bills hourly up to the monthly price.
Does Vultr offer GPUs?
Yes. Vultr offers cloud GPUs and bare-metal GPU servers.
