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Cloud VPS · by Kamatera

Kamatera Cloud Servers

Configurable cloud servers where you pick CPU type, RAM, disk and location separately, from $4/mo with 5 TB traffic and a 30-day free trial.

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Overview

Kamatera is a cloud provider that sells fully configurable servers rather than fixed plans. You choose a CPU type (Type A availability cores, Type B general purpose with dedicated threads, and others), core count, RAM, NVMe storage, operating system and data center, and the calculator shows a monthly or hourly price.

The preset Basic server costs $4/month for 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM and 20 GB NVMe; moving to dedicated Type B threads raises the price sharply, to $25 for 2 vCPU and 2 GB. Every server includes 5 TB of traffic, with extra traffic at $0.01/GB.

Kamatera suits buyers who need odd shapes, Windows licensing, or specific locations, and who value a managed OS option and a 99.95% uptime guarantee. For standard small Linux servers, the fixed plans of other hosts are usually cheaper per GB of RAM. Before ordering, run the calculator with your real CPU type, location and OS, since license costs and CPU class change the price more than RAM does.

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Pricing and plans

Plan Price What you get
Basic $4/mo 1 vCPU Type A (availability), 1 GB RAM, 20 GB NVMe, 5 TB traffic
Standard $25/mo 2 vCPU Type B (dedicated threads), 2 GB RAM, 20 GB NVMe, 5 TB traffic
Pro $39/mo 2 vCPU Type B, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB NVMe, 5 TB traffic
Custom Calculator Choose CPU type, cores, RAM, storage, OS and location

Extra traffic is $0.01/GB and extra storage $0.05/GB per month. Hourly servers are billed by the minute and cost less when powered off; monthly servers are prepaid. Windows and other licensed OS images add cost. Managed service and extended daily backups are paid options. A 30-day free trial covers up to $100 of services on one server. If inbound traffic exceeds 33% of total traffic, all traffic is billed.

Source: www.kamatera.com/pricing/ · prices as published, excluding tax.

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What it does

Custom configurations
Pick CPU type, cores, RAM, storage and OS independently.
Minute billing
Hourly servers are billed by the minute and cost less while powered off.
5 TB traffic
Each server includes 5 TB of internet traffic; extra is $0.01/GB.
Managed OS option
Kamatera can manage the operating system and configuration for an extra fee.
Free trial
A 30-day trial worth up to $100 on one server.
Flexible payment
Accepts credit, debit, virtual and prepaid cards, and PayPal deposits.
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Strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • Very flexible server shapes, including dedicated-thread CPUs.
  • 5 TB of traffic included on even the smallest server.
  • Managed service available for teams without sysadmin skills.
  • 30-day free trial worth up to $100.

Limitations

  • Dedicated-thread (Type B) servers cost several times the $4 entry price.
  • The $4 Basic uses Type A availability cores, not dedicated threads.
  • Traffic rules bill all traffic when inbound exceeds 33% of the total.
  • Pricing requires the calculator rather than a simple plan table.
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Who it suits

Good for

  • Custom or Windows server configurations
  • Teams wanting a managed OS option
  • Short-term test servers billed by the minute

Look elsewhere if

  • Cheapest RAM per dollar for standard Linux servers
  • Buyers who want simple fixed plans
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Questions

What is Kamatera's cheapest server?

The Basic preset costs $4/month for 1 vCPU (Type A), 1 GB RAM, 20 GB NVMe and 5 TB of traffic.

Does Kamatera have a free trial?

Yes, a 30-day free trial worth up to $100 of services on one server.

How does Kamatera bill hourly servers?

Hourly servers are billed by the minute, with lower charges while powered off; charges stop when you terminate the server.

How much is extra bandwidth at Kamatera?

Traffic beyond the included 5 TB costs $0.01 per GB.

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