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VPS / VDS · For developers · DirectAdmin · Linux · DDoS-protected

An independent ranking of VPS/VDS providers — objective specs, prices and reviews in one place.

Hosts
46
Avg uptime
99.9%
Price from
$0
Reviews
2k
Price ≤ $16
$0$16+
RAM 8 GB
08 GB
Providers found 2
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Zomro
Zomro
Startups10-day free trial & hourly billing
4.6/5
Excellent 776 reviews
from
$3/mo
Test Drive10 d
Uptime99.9%
Entry1 vCPU · 2 GB
PanelDirectAdmin
OSLinux · Windows
Locations
Visit site

VPS plans

VPS S1 vCPU2 GB RAM25 GB NVMe∞ Bandwidth$3
VPS M2 vCPU4 GB RAM50 GB NVMe∞ Bandwidth$6
VPS L4 vCPU8 GB RAM80 GB NVMe∞ Bandwidth$12
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AlexHost
AlexHost
Budget projectsData centre in Moldova (Chișinău) + 8 locations
from
$4/mo
Uptime99.9%
Entry
PanelDirectAdmin
OSLinux · Windows
Locations+4
About the category

VPS hosting for developers with DirectAdmin on Linux with DDoS protection

A curated selection: VPS hosting for developers with DirectAdmin on Linux with DDoS protection. We picked providers matching these criteria and sorted them by rating, uptime and real reviews.

What matters about this combination of criteria: A VPS gives dedicated resources and root access — full control over the server. Developers need root access, OS choice and an API for automation. DirectAdmin is a lightweight, fast panel that saves server resources. Linux is a stable, free foundation for most sites and applications. DDoS protection filters attack traffic before it reaches the server.

Bottom line: for most projects in Ukraine the ideal VPS means NVMe storage, 99.9%+ uptime, a convenient panel and support in your language. Start with the ranking leaders above and compare them side by side.

How we test

  • 1We measure performance across plans
  • 2We check support response times
  • 3We read real reviews, not “we love everything”
  • 4We analyse refund policies
  • 5We update the ranking monthly

Which VPS suits whom

For a blog or portfolio

Cheap plans, simple launch

For small business

Stability and 24/7 support

For an online store

Speed, scalability, backups

For developers

SSH access, root, flexible config

Frequently asked questions

A VPS gives you dedicated resources (CPU, RAM, disk) and root access — you fully control the server. Shared hosting splits resources between sites and limits configuration.
Entry plans start at $1.5–4/mo for 1 vCPU and 1–2 GB RAM. A full-site configuration (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, NVMe) runs around $6–12/mo.
A KVM VPS with root access, any-OS choice, the ability to upload a custom ISO and an API/CLI for code-based management. NVMe disks speed up builds and database work.
Yes, some providers offer hourly billing — handy for test environments needed for a few hours. Create, test, delete — you pay only for the runtime.
A lightweight, fast hosting control panel with the lowest licence cost. It provides everything you need — sites, databases, email, SSL, backups — in a simple interface.
It uses fewer resources and costs less to license. That makes it popular on budget VPS where saving RAM matters. cPanel has more features but is heavier.

User reviews

S
Sergey
about Friendhosting·25 September 2020
Good

Самый лучший сервис! Рекомендую однозначно! Поддержка 24/24, моментально решают любой вопрос. Цены лучшие чем где либо я видел и покупал.

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Артем
about SIM-Networks·11 April 2018
Good

Классный сервис, с хорошей командой, ребята sim-networks точно знают толк, в своей работе. Арендуем у них несколько выделенных серверов, функционируют стабильно.

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Юрий
about HostPro·30 May 2019
Bad

выброшенные деньги. сайт лежит по 2-3 раза на день. читаю положительные отзывы и удивляюсь - откуда????

Р
Руслан
about FreeHost·15 August 2019
Good

Отличный хостинг. По скорости один из лучших, по цене тоже. те, кто тут выше его ругают - либо слишком нервные, либо им просто не повезло. Я несколько раз специально проводил сравнение с другими хостерами и в итоге оставался на фрихосте.

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