Vultr
Cloud provider selling compute, bare metal and GPU instances across many global locations, for region-sensitive developers.
Reviewed by the Noxilo team
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What Vultr is
Vultr is a cloud provider that sells virtual servers, bare metal and GPU instances in many data centre locations. It suits developers who need servers close to users in a specific region or who want GPU time billed by the hour. It is not a managed WordPress host.
Vultr blocked our automated check of its own pages, so this entry relies on third-party trackers for pricing. Verify numbers on vultr.com before ordering.
What it costs
Several 2026 price trackers list the entry Cloud Compute Regular plan at $5 a month for 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 25 GB SSD and 1 TB bandwidth, billed hourly with no minimum commitment. The same trackers mention cheaper IPv6-only and 512 MB tiers in limited regions, and they disagree on a few other figures, so treat them as indicative.
Hourly billing means a test server costs a few cents if you delete it quickly. It also means a forgotten server keeps billing.
Free credit and promotions
Third-party sources report no permanent free tier. We could not confirm a current new-account credit, and coupon sites list varying amounts without dates. Check the sign-up page; trial credit usually expires, so plan the test before you claim it. We found no Black Friday campaign.
Where it fits
The selling points are location count and variety: regular cloud compute, higher-performance tiers, bare metal and GPU. If your users sit in a region where DigitalOcean or Hetzner have no data centre, check Vultr's location list first.
Who should skip it
Anyone who wants a host that fixes plugins or runs backups for them. Budget buyers who want maximum RAM per euro will find cheaper options.
Decision rule: choose Vultr for the location or GPU you need, start with the $5 tier, and delete test servers the same day.
Key features
- Cloud compute from about $5/month per trackers
- Hourly billing, no minimum commitment
- Bare metal servers
- GPU instances billed by the hour
- Many global data centre locations
- 1 vCPU, 1 GB, 25 GB SSD entry plan
- 1 TB bandwidth on the entry plan
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- Hourly billing for short tests
- Wide location choice
- GPU and bare metal options
- No long-term commitment
👎 Cons
- No confirmed permanent free tier
- Unmanaged: you run the server
- Official pricing page blocked our check
- Trial credit availability unconfirmed
Use cases
- Servers close to a specific region
- GPU workloads by the hour
- Dev and test environments
- Game and app hosting
- Bare metal for heavier jobs
Vultr pricing
As of October 2026, we could not load Vultr's own pricing page. Third-party trackers (CostBench, June 2026) list Cloud Compute Regular at $5 a month for 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 25 GB SSD and 1 TB bandwidth. Confirm at vultr.com/pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Vultr cost?
Trackers list the entry Cloud Compute plan at about $5 a month, billed hourly. Check vultr.com/pricing for the live price.
Does Vultr have a free plan?
Third-party sources report no permanent free tier.
Does Vultr offer GPU servers?
Yes, Vultr sells GPU instances billed by the hour, per its product range.
Vultr vs DigitalOcean?
Both offer hourly billing; Vultr leans on location count and GPU or bare metal, DigitalOcean on documentation and managed products.
Can I cancel anytime?
Third-party sources describe hourly billing with no minimum commitment. Delete the instance to stop charges.
How we researched Vultr
We checked Vultr's own website, its pricing page and the sources below (October 28, 2026). Prices change often: the vendor's checkout is always the final word. Deals are re-checked as Black Friday gets closer.
