KVM VPS hosting from $15 a month: dedicated cores, full root
Your own virtual server with dedicated CPU cores, reserved RAM, NVMe storage and full root access, in Johannesburg, Europe or the USA. Built automatically after you pay, usually within minutes, and billed monthly or yearly in US dollars.
Deployed automatically. Root login by email.
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- CPU6 dedicated
- RAM8 GB
- NVMe120 GB
- Traffic48 TB
- 4.8 out of 5 on Google reviews
- 13,000+ domains on Tremhost infrastructure
- 99.9% uptime in a written SLA
- 5 data centres, including Johannesburg
Outgrown shared hosting? Get your own server for $25 a month, not $48
When your app needs its own stack, shared hosting runs out of room, and a well-known cloud charges almost twice as much for the same memory. Here is the difference.
Room to build
Today: Shared hosting gives you cPanel and a home directory, not a server. No Docker, no custom services, no root
With Tremhost: Full root on your own KVM server: any panel, any stack, your own firewall rules
Dedicated CPU
Today: DigitalOcean's Basic droplets run on shared CPU. Its dedicated-CPU droplet with 4 vCPUs and 8 GiB is $84 a month
With Tremhost: Every Tremhost VPS has dedicated CPU cores. KVM 4 has six of them and 8 GB RAM for $25 a month
What it costs
Today: DigitalOcean's Basic droplet with 8 GiB RAM is $48 a month, on shared CPU
With Tremhost: KVM 4 with 8 GB RAM, 6 cores and 120 GB NVMe is $25 a month: $276 a year less
If it goes down
Today: Hoping the server stays up
With Tremhost: 99.9% uptime in a written SLA, with service credits if we miss it
Sources checked 2 November 2026: DigitalOcean Droplet pricing, Basic plan with 8 GiB RAM and 4 vCPUs at $48.00 a month (digitalocean.com); CPU-Optimized plan with 8 GiB and 4 dedicated vCPUs at $84.00 a month (same page); DigitalOcean, “Basic Droplets are shared CPU” (docs.digitalocean.com). DigitalOcean lists memory in GiB and Tremhost in GB. Saving: ($48 − $25) × 12 = $276.
Choose your server
Nine KVM plans, all with dedicated cores, full root, one IPv4 address, 32 TB to 128 TB of traffic a month and the 99.9% uptime SLA. Pick one to see what you get.
Prices in US dollars, per month. Pay yearly and get two months free on KVM 1 to 6; KVM 7 to 9 save $126 to $550 a year.
Our pick for most apps: KVM 4
KVM 4
Production apps and databases with room to grow.
CPU6 dedicated cores
RAM8 GB
Storage120 GB NVMe
$25a month
About 82 cents a day
Buy KVM 4 for $25 a monthDigitalOcean's Basic droplet with 8 GiB, 4 vCPUs (shared CPU) is $48 a month. KVM 4 is $23 a month less, $276 a year.
DigitalOcean prices are its Basic droplets as listed on 2 November 2026, in GiB. Basic droplets use shared CPU; its dedicated-CPU droplet with 8 GiB and 4 vCPUs is $84 a month. Meters are scaled to the largest plan, KVM 9: 24 cores, 124 GB RAM and 640 GB NVMe. Each dot is two cores.
Five data centres. Choose where your server runs
Put your server close to your users. Every location has the same plans and prices.
- JohannesburgSouth Africa
Closest to Zimbabwe and the rest of Southern Africa.
- LimburgGermany
Central Europe.
- RoubaixFrance
Western Europe.
- New YorkUSA
East Coast of North America.
- MiamiUSA
Southern USA, the Caribbean and Latin America.
Dedicated means the cores are yours
Shared hosting is a good fit for websites. When you need your own software, ports and settings, a KVM VPS gives you a separate virtual machine.
From payment to root login in minutes
No waiting for someone to set it up by hand. Your server is built automatically once you pay.
Choose a plan, location and OS
Pick the data centre and operating system when you order, then pay in US dollars by EcoCash, card or crypto.
We build it automatically
Your server is provisioned as soon as the payment goes through, usually within minutes.
Log in as root
Your root password and IP address arrive by email.
Install your stack
Docker, Node.js, Python, a control panel or anything else. Take a snapshot in the VPS panel before big changes.
Operating systems
- Ubuntu
- AlmaLinux
- Debian
- CentOS
- Rocky Linux
Included on every VPS
The plans differ only in cores, RAM and storage.
NVMe storage
Current-generation NVMe disks, so databases and busy sites read and write faster than on SATA SSD.
Full root access
Install any package, panel, kernel module or service. Your server, your rules.
Dedicated CPU cores
The cores in your plan are dedicated to your server, and the RAM is reserved for it.
VPS control panel
Reboot, reinstall, open a VNC console, watch bandwidth graphs and take snapshots.
One IPv4 address
Every plan includes its own public IPv4 address.
32 TB to 128 TB of traffic a month
32 TB on KVM 1 to 3, 48 TB on KVM 4 to 6, 64 TB on KVM 7 and 8, and 128 TB on KVM 9.
99.9% uptime SLA
A written commitment with service credits. Read the SLA.
Human support
Real people for the network, hardware and VPS panel. The software on your server is yours to run.
Is an unmanaged VPS right for you?
If you don't want to run a Linux server yourself, one of the first two lines will suit you better.
- You want cPanel and someone else to run the serverManaged cPanel VPS, from $80 a month
- You have a few websites and don't want to touch LinuxWeb hosting, from $30 a year
- Docker, Node.js or Python apps, or a staging serverKVM 2 or KVM 4
- Databases, many containers or heavy trafficKVM 5, 6 cores and 16 GB RAM, $30 a month
- Your users are in Southern AfricaOrder in Johannesburg
- You want to sell VPS under your own brandVPS reseller
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Pay monthly or yearly in US dollars, the way you already pay
EcoCash, InnBucks, ZimSwitch, Omari, Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin, Tron or Litecoin. If a payment doesn't go through, message us on WhatsApp.
VPS questions, answered straight
Still unsure? Ask us on WhatsApp or open a ticket.
Is this VPS managed or unmanaged?
Unmanaged. You get full root and configure the server yourself. If you would rather have cPanel/WHM installed and looked after, see Managed cPanel VPS.
I'm not a sysadmin. Can I still use a VPS?
Honest answer: an unmanaged VPS expects you to be comfortable on the Linux command line, or willing to learn. If that isn't you, start with web hosting or a managed cPanel VPS. We would rather match you to the right plan than sell you the wrong one.
How fast is setup?
Your VPS is provisioned automatically after payment, usually within a few minutes. Your root login and IP address arrive by email.
Are the CPU cores dedicated?
Yes. The CPU cores in your plan are dedicated to your server and not shared with other customers, and the RAM is reserved for it.
Where are the servers?
In five data centres: Johannesburg (South Africa), New York and Miami (USA), Limburg (Germany) and Roubaix (France). Choose the location when you order. For users in Southern Africa, Johannesburg is the closest.
Which operating systems can I install?
Ubuntu, AlmaLinux, Debian, CentOS or Rocky Linux. Pick one when you order, and reinstall another from the VPS panel at any time.
Are backups included?
Backups are an add-on you can choose when you order. Snapshots in the VPS panel are included on every plan.
Can I upgrade later without losing my data?
Yes. Upgrades happen in place, so your data stays put. No migration or reinstall.
Do I get full root access?
Yes. Full, unrestricted root on every plan. Install any package, kernel module, panel or service you want.
Is there a control panel for the VPS itself?
Yes. Every customer gets a VPS panel to reboot, reinstall, open a VNC console, view bandwidth graphs and take snapshots. This is separate from any hosting panel you install on the server.
Why NVMe?
NVMe is the current storage standard and is faster than SATA SSDs. Databases, WordPress and anything that reads and writes a lot respond more quickly.
What uptime do you commit to?
99.9% a month for VPS hosting, with service credits if we miss it. The details are in our service level agreement.
How do I pay?
Monthly, or yearly with two months free on KVM 1 to 6, in US dollars by EcoCash, InnBucks, ZimSwitch, Omari, Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin, Tron or Litecoin.
When another service is the better buy
An unmanaged VPS isn't for everyone. These may give you more for your money.
Managed cPanel VPS
Better if you want the server run for you.
cPanel/WHM, LiteSpeed, CloudLinux and Imunify360 licensed and maintained by our technicians. From $80 a month.
Web hosting
Better value if you only need to host websites and email.
cPanel on NVMe with free SSL, unlimited email and daily backups. From $30 a year.
Cloudflare Pro, free for 15 days
Add it to put a firewall and CDN in front of your server.
Managed firewall rules and bot controls for the sites and apps on your VPS. No card needed.
VPS reseller
Better if you want to sell servers to your own clients.
Create and sell virtual servers under your own brand.
Your own server for about 49 cents a day
KVM 1 is $15 a month: 2 cores, 2 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe and full root, built automatically after you pay.