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.
Pricing and plans
checked 28 Sept 2026| 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 |
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.
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.
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
Alternatives to Kamatera Cloud Servers
| Tool | From | Free option | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akamai Cloud (Linode) Cloud VPS | $5/mo | ||
| DigitalOcean Droplets Cloud VPS | $4/mo | ||
| Scaleway Instances Cloud VPS | €6.55/mo | ||
| UpCloud Cloud Servers Cloud VPS | €3/mo | ||
| Vultr Cloud Compute Cloud VPS | $2.50/mo | ||
| Amazon Lightsail Cloud VPS | $5/mo |
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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