Thinking about a cheap yearly VPS? I totally understand. If you have been shopping for a VPS, that entry price probably looks amazing- you pay once, and you have it for a whole year. But then you may start asking yourself, is it really worth it? Let's go through some of the common questions that people (like me) just have to ask before spending money.
Low priced plans often mean:
• More downtime (the server may go off-line a lot).
• Old and slow hardware.
• Customer support that is weak (responses to problems are slow).
Now ask yourself: Do I want this VPS for fun & learning, or do I want it for something serious? That question makes a big difference.
Before I buy, I look for:
• CPU – How strong is it and are a lot of people sharing it?
• RAM – Is it guaranteed or only available sometimes?
• Storage – SSD is faster than HDD.
• Bandwidth – Is there a data limit?
I don't trust a company that hides these details.
I will always:
• Read reviews online.
• See if they have been in business for a number of years.
• Look for an active forum or group of their users.
If nobody talks about them, I avoid them.
I use inexpensive VPS plans:
• To test out small projects.
• To run a personal blog.
• To learn new technology skills.
For business-related websites or work that may be critical, I will spend more money. Why take the risk in downtime?
Here is my recommendation: cheap VPS is great for learning or side projects, but if it is for something important, spend the money. Think of it as a second-hand car - great to learn in, but not the ideal choice for a long trip.
Ultimately, your VPS should fit your needs, not just your budget.
Is the Price Too Good?
When I first saw a VPS for $20 a year, my first thought was, there is no way that can be real. And yes, sometimes it isn't.Low priced plans often mean:
• More downtime (the server may go off-line a lot).
• Old and slow hardware.
• Customer support that is weak (responses to problems are slow).
Now ask yourself: Do I want this VPS for fun & learning, or do I want it for something serious? That question makes a big difference.
What Am I Paying For?
A lot of VPS advertisements are foggy. One says "2 GB RAM," another says "burstable 2 GB," but what does that even mean?Before I buy, I look for:
• CPU – How strong is it and are a lot of people sharing it?
• RAM – Is it guaranteed or only available sometimes?
• Storage – SSD is faster than HDD.
• Bandwidth – Is there a data limit?
I don't trust a company that hides these details.
Can I Count on A Company?
This is most important. Some cheap VPS companies just simply close up and take your money. They are referred to as "Deadpool" hosts.I will always:
• Read reviews online.
• See if they have been in business for a number of years.
• Look for an active forum or group of their users.
If nobody talks about them, I avoid them.
Will It Function as I Need?
Here's a simple rule: a $20 VPS will never perform like a $200 VPS.I use inexpensive VPS plans:
• To test out small projects.
• To run a personal blog.
• To learn new technology skills.
For business-related websites or work that may be critical, I will spend more money. Why take the risk in downtime?
Final Thoughts
So what do people want to know before buying a cheap VPS? They want to know if it is safe, if they can trust the company, and if the VPS will do what they are needing it to do.Here is my recommendation: cheap VPS is great for learning or side projects, but if it is for something important, spend the money. Think of it as a second-hand car - great to learn in, but not the ideal choice for a long trip.
Ultimately, your VPS should fit your needs, not just your budget.