Host your next project on a high-performance VPS with isolated server resources. Ideal for building apps, running game servers, and managing data infrastructure.
For small projects
You pay $46.56 — renews at $58.56/year
For growing projects
You pay $82.56 — renews at $106.56/year
For business websites
You pay $154.56 — renews at $190.56/year
For eCommerce and high-traffic apps.
You pay $298.56 — renews at $346.56/year
For enterprise deployments
You pay $562.56 — renews at $634.56/year
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Webuzo simplifies server management for basic to advanced server needs, with everything from file, email, and DNS management to server configuration tools. Easily manage migration from various control panels and get automatic live updates.
Webuzo supports three licensing types, each with a different number of accounts. Learn more →
As an industry standard, cPanel includes everything you need to run your hosting account in one place. Use WHM for global settings and cPanel for website-related matters. Including but not limited to uploading and managing your files, email accounts, and checking website statistics.
cPanel now charges separately for cPanel accounts, billing customers on a monthly basis under a tiered pricing structure.
Simply select your preferred type of management during the purchase phase. Provisioning time varies by management type. Complete Management may take up to 24 hours.
User-responsible FREE (default) | Basic $10.00 /mo | Complete UPDATED $25.00 /mo | |
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Security enhancements
Enterprise-grade security is built in by default: hardened SSH access, intelligent firewalling, real-time monitoring, 2FA in cPanel, and full audit logging. Your environment stays secure, visible, and compliant without added complexity | |||
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Restore server failure
If the server fails, our Tech Support will bring the server back online. |
$10.00
flat rate per restore | ||
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Core software changes
Refers to OS reinstallation, software version changes, etc. |
1 hr - $15.00
flat rate |
1 hr - $10.00
flat rate | |
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Fix server failure cause
To avoid future failure, our Tech Support will investigate the root cause of the server failing. |
1 hr - $15.00
flat rate |
1 hr - $10.00
flat rate |
Currently, Basic and Complete server management add-ons are available only with the Quasar, Magnetar and Hypernova VPS Hosting plans.
Offsite backup storage with Complete server management depends on the VPS plan and includes 100 GB for Quasar and 200 GB for Magnetar plans.
Your business, your call
The choice is clear.
| Namecheap - Quasar | GoDaddy - 2 vCPU / 4GB RAM | Bluehost - Standard | |
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| Cores | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Disk Space | 120 GB | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| Bandwidth | 3000 GB | Unmetered | Unmetered |
| Price | $15.88/mo | $32.99/mo | $17.99/mo |
Why it’s the right hosting option.
No matter your level of tech-savviness, your VPS comes customized. Choose your Operating System (AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, or Debian), gain root access to your server, and decide if you want a control panel (cPanel) installed.
Thanks to our state-of-the-art hardware, software firewalls, and internal security package, your virtual hosting environment remains in safe hands. For further peace of mind, enjoy routine server backups.
Pure Solid State Drive (SSD) means you’re looking at 20X faster storage over traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDD), which are preferred by VPS competitors. This results in significant improvements to your website’s performance, speed and loading times.
If you’ve got questions, want to discuss your custom VPS options or upgrade your level of server VPS management, we’re here for you—round the clock.
Spark $3.88/mo $4.88/mo | Pulsar $6.88/mo $8.88/mo | Quasar $12.88/mo $15.88/mo | Magnetar $24.88/mo $28.88/mo | Hypernova $46.88/mo $52.88/mo | |
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CPU
Short for the “Central Processing Unit,” consider this the brain of your computer where most calculations take place. The higher amount of CPU cores you have, the faster your website runs. | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
RAM
Short for “Random-Access Memory,” this stores data and machine code currently being used with your VPS. | 1024 MB | 2048 MB | 6144 MB | 12288 MB | 24576 MB |
Disk space
Refers to the amount of space to store your website files, databases, emails, and more. Our web servers are all RAID-protected with redundant fault-tolerant hard disks. | 20 GB SSD Raid 10 | 40 GB SSD Raid 10 | 120 GB SSD Raid 10 | 240 GB SSD Raid 10 | 500 GB SSD Raid 10 |
Bandwidth
Also referred to as “data transfer,” this is the amount of data that can be transferred between your website and Internet users. | 1000 GB/mo | 1000 GB/mo | 3000 GB/mo | 6000 GB/mo | 10000 GB/mo |
Uptime
Refers to the monthly measurement of your server’s accessibility to the Internet. | 99.9% | 99.9% | 99.9% | 99.9% | 99.9% |
Backups
Although we perform regular backups internally, you can request the latest backup if you need it. | |||||
Offsite backup storage
Refers to the amount of off-site storage to backup your VPS. | 100 GB Included with Complete management | 200 GB Included with Complete management | 400 GB Included with Complete management | ||
Dedicated IP
Your “Internet Protocol” address refers to the unique number that is linked to all your personal online activity. Also may be used for your SSL certificate. | 1 IPv4 | 1 IPv4 | Up to 2 IPv4 | Up to 2 IPv4 | Up to 2 IPv4 |
Access level
Refers to the levels of access that are provided in your hosting account. | Root | Root | Root / reseller depending on server management type | Root / reseller depending on server management type | Root / reseller depending on server management type |
Customized configuration
Refers to your server’s ability to customize configuration within your hosting account. | |||||
Streaming audio/video
Refers to the real-time ability to send and play compressed multimedia content. | |||||
Money-back guarantee
If you’re not fully satisfied with our service, you can receive a full refund within a certain time frame. | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
No contract required
Cancel your account at any time - no contract needed. | |||||
| Operating System | |||||
AlmaLinux 9 (64 Bit)
Available templates include Blank 64 Bit, Webuzo 64 Bit and cPanel 64 Bit. | |||||
Ubuntu 20.04 (64 Bit)
Available templates include Blank 64 Bit and LAMP 64 Bit. | |||||
Ubuntu 22.04 (64 Bit)
Available templates include Blank 64 Bit and Webuzo 64 Bit. | |||||
Ubuntu 24.04 (64 Bit)
Available templates include Blank 64 Bit, Webuzo 64 Bit and cPanel 64 Bit. | |||||
Debian 11 (64 Bit)
Available templates include Blank 64 Bit and LAMP 64 Bit. | |||||
Debian 12 (64 Bit)
Available templates include Blank 64 Bit. | |||||
| Software | |||||
Webuzo
Webuzo is a control panel that covers all server management needs starting from file management and DNS settings to databases in one place. | $2.88/mo * | $2.88/mo * | $2.88/mo * | $2.88/mo * | |
cPanel
cPanel is a leading control panel that acts as a separate account, designed for managing your content, email, FTP, databases and more. | $17.88/mo * | $17.88/mo * | $17.88/mo * | $17.88/mo * | |
Softaculous script installer
Located in your cPanel, this tool helps to install 200+ scripts (WordPress, Joomla, Magento, etc.) on your website with just the click of a button. | $1.50/mo | $1.50/mo | $1.50/mo | $1.50/mo | |
WHMCS Starter license
Short for “Web Host Manager Complete Solution,” this all-in-one system features a billing platform, client management, and support helpdesk. Ideal for online businesses, WHMCS Starter manages up to 250 clients. | $8.00/mo | $8.00/mo | $8.00/mo | $8.00/mo | $8.00/mo |
WHMCS Plus license
Short for “Web Host Manager Complete Solution,” this all-in-one system features a billing platform, client management, and support helpdesk. Ideal for online businesses, white-labeled WHMCS Plus manages up to 250 clients. | $27.00/mo | $27.00/mo | $27.00/mo | $27.00/mo | $27.00/mo |
WHMCS Professional license
Short for “Web Host Manager Complete Solution,” this all-in-one system features a billing platform, client management, and support helpdesk. Ideal for online businesses, white-labeled WHMCS Professional manages between 251 and 500 clients. | $46.00/mo | $46.00/mo | $46.00/mo | $46.00/mo | $46.00/mo |
WHMCS Business license
Short for “Web Host Manager Complete Solution,” this all-in-one system features a billing platform, client management, and support helpdesk. Ideal for online businesses, white-labeled WHMCS Business manages between 501 and 1000 clients. | $75.00/mo | $75.00/mo | $75.00/mo | $75.00/mo | $75.00/mo |
| Add-Ons | |||||
Extra 1024 MB RAM
Once your account is activated and set up, additional RAM space can be ordered. | $7.00/mo | $7.00/mo | $7.00/mo | $7.00/mo | $7.00/mo |
Extra disk space
After your account is activated and set up, extra disk space can be ordered. | $3.00/mo for 10 GB | $3.00/mo for 10 GB | $3.00/mo for 10 GB | $3.00/mo for 10 GB | $3.00/mo for 10 GB |
Extra backup storage (Complete managed VPS)
Purchase additional backup storage for off-site backups. | $10.00/mo for 10 GB | $10.00/mo for 10 GB | $10.00/mo for 10 GB | ||
Extra bandwidth
After your account is activated and set up, extra bandwidth can be ordered. | $10.00/mo for 100 GB | $10.00/mo for 100 GB | $10.00/mo for 100 GB | $10.00/mo for 100 GB | $10.00/mo for 100 GB |
Extra dedicated IP
After your account is activated and set up, additional IP addresses can be ordered. | $4.00/mo per each address | $4.00/mo per each address | $4.00/mo per each address | $4.00/mo per each address | $4.00/mo per each address |
| Support Features | |||||
24/7 Live Chat
We’re always available to customers in our 24/7 Live Chat. | |||||
24/7 Help Center
Browse our extensive Knowledgebase, read the latest news and announcements, or submit tickets to our 24/7 Help Desk. | |||||
Setup
Depending on what management you select, it may take up to 4 hours to set up your chosen plan. If this is your first order, our team will contact you to verify your details. | |||||
| Pricing | |||||
1 Month
| $5.88 | $11.88 | $18.88 | $32.88 | $56.88 |
3 Months
| $16.44 | $32.64 | $53.64 | $92.64 | $164.64 |
1 Year
| $58.56 | $106.56 | $190.56 | $346.56 | $634.56 |
Sometimes your business grows and sometimes it doesn’t. Whatever happens, your VPS is designed to always scale with you. Whether it’s extra disk space, higher CPU or bandwidth, rest easy you can start as small as you can afford and grow as you expand.
Because you don’t rely on your next-door neighbors, your resources remain independent in their virtual environment to give you a higher level of stability and performance. It’s completely up to you how you want your website to run.
Watching your wallet? We’ve got your back. With your Namecheap VPS, you only pay for the resources you actually need, not the ones you don’t.
Get friendly and helpful assistance from our Support Team whenever you need it. These are real people, available 24/7 to help you out with any issue you might have.
At Namecheap, we prioritize your online privacy and security, and support the rights of individuals and consumers online at all times. Keeping the Internet open, free, and safe for all users comes first for us.
Finding industry-premium hosting services and products at affordable prices will hugely benefit your business. All our services are here to provide you with an improved Internet experience.
VPS hosting, or virtual private server hosting, is a type of web hosting that gives you your own isolated section of a physical server. Unlike shared hosting, your resources are not shared with other users, so you get consistent performance, greater security, and full control over your environment. It sits between shared hosting and a dedicated server, offering more power and flexibility at an affordable price point.
VPS hosting is ideal for developers, growing businesses, and anyone who has outgrown shared hosting. If you need more control over your server environment, run resource-intensive applications, manage databases, or want to host a game server, a VPS is a natural next step. It is also a strong choice for ecommerce sites, SaaS platforms, and projects that need reliable, scalable infrastructure without the cost of a dedicated server.
With shared hosting, multiple websites share the same server resources, which can affect performance if other sites experience traffic spikes. A VPS gives you isolated server resources that are yours alone, meaning consistent performance, greater security, and the freedom to configure your environment as needed. Shared hosting is great for beginners and small websites. VPS is the better choice when you need more power, control, or reliability.
With a managed VPS, your hosting provider handles the technical side of running your server, including software updates, security patches, and monitoring. An unmanaged VPS gives you full root access and complete control, but requires you to handle server administration yourself. Managed VPS hosting is a good option if you want the power of a virtual private server without the overhead of managing it day to day.
Namecheap offers various types of VPS management options. Paid services (Basic and Management) are only available to users with AlmaLinux and cPanel installed:
Yes. Namecheap VPS plans are designed to scale as your needs grow. You can upgrade your plan from your dashboard without migrating your website to a new environment. Whether you need more CPU, RAM, or storage, scaling your VPS is straightforward and keeps disruption to a minimum.
Yes. VPS hosting is a strong choice for e-commerce websites. Isolated server resources mean consistent performance even during traffic spikes, which is critical for a smooth shopping experience. You also get greater security and control over your environment, making it easier to meet the requirements of secure payment processing. For growing online stores on WooCommerce or similar platforms, a VPS offers the reliability and scalability you need.
Full root access is available with both User Responsible and Basic Management. This makes Namecheap VPS hosting particularly well-suited to developers and technical users who need a flexible, unrestricted environment. With Complete Management, you are only given reseller level to ensure the highest level of service and stability.
Namecheap VPS plans run on NVMe SSD storage, which delivers significantly faster read and write speeds than traditional SSD or HDD storage. Combined with isolated server resources and your choice of data center location, you can expect low latency and consistently fast performance for your applications, databases, and websites.
It depends on the size and demands of your project. The Spark plan is a great starting point for developers and small projects. Pulsar suits growing projects that need a bit more power. Quasar is a reliable choice for medium-sized workloads. Magnetar handles high-traffic sites and complex applications. Hypernova delivers enterprise-grade resources without the enterprise price tag. Not sure which one to choose? Take our quiz.
Namecheap does not charge an additional fee to transfer an existing website and/or a VPS. Please note that a cPanel to cPanel transfer is fully supported while other transfer options may need to be checked by our Technical Team.
The details in the comparison table were correct as of September, 2019 and the information for each competitor may not include certain features, functionalities or quantities and is subject to change.
The number of cPanel accounts you can create is dependent on your tier type. Learn more about our tier-based cPanel pricing →
The number of Webuzo accounts you can create depends on the chosen Webuzo plan. Learn more about tied-based Webuzo pricing →
By default, the latest stable OS template version is installed. If you prefer to change this OS to another template, please do so using your Solus VM management panel. Learn more →
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