Cheapest VPS for Docker
Budget VPS plans that can handle containers, image pulls, and day-to-day self-hosted services. This page filters providers down to the cheapest plans that still meet a practical baseline for Docker.
Cheapest qualifying plan
$4.51
Hetzner
2 GB
Baseline requirement
2 vCPU
Baseline requirement
30 GB
NVME recommended
Minimum Requirements for Docker
To run Docker without immediately hitting a wall, start at 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 30 GB of storage.
Best value right now
Hetzner
CX22 at $4.51 with 4 GB RAM.
Cheapest VPS Plans for Docker
| # | Provider | Plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Price | CPU Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hetzner | CX22 | 2 | 4 GB | 40 GB | $4.51 | 1245 | View provider |
2 | Contabo | Cloud VPS S | 4 | 8 GB | 50 GB | $5.50 | 980 | View provider |
3 | OVH | Value | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB | $8.40 | 1050 | View provider |
4 | Hostinger | KVM 2 | 2 | 8 GB | 100 GB | $9.99 | 1080 | View provider |
5 | Scaleway | DEV1-M | 3 | 4 GB | 40 GB | $9.99 | 1100 | View provider |
6 | Vultr | Cloud Compute 4GB | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB | $20.00 | 1180 | View provider |
7 | Linode (Akamai) | Linode 4GB | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB | $20.00 | 1150 | View provider |
8 | UpCloud | 2xCPU-4GB | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB | $20.00 | 1200 | View provider |
9 | DigitalOcean | Basic 4GB | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB | $24.00 | 1120 | View provider |
Top Budget Picks for Docker
#1 Hetzner$4.51
CX22 gives you 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, and 40 GB storage. Best price-to-performance ratio in the market
#2 Contabo$5.50
Cloud VPS S gives you 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, and 50 GB storage. Unbeatable prices for storage and RAM
#3 OVH$8.40
Value gives you 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, and 80 GB storage. Large European infrastructure footprint
Too Resource-Light? Try These With Caution
Fly.io
performance-2x misses the baseline by one constraint: 29 GB storage short.
Price Tiers for Docker
1
Hetzner from $4.51
4
Contabo from $5.50
0
No qualifying plans
4
Vultr from $20.00
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FAQ
What is the cheapest VPS for Docker?
Hetzner currently has the cheapest qualifying plan for Docker at $4.51 per month.
Can I run Docker on a $5 VPS?
Yes. Hetzner all have plans at or below $5 that meet this stack's baseline requirements.
How much RAM should I budget for Docker?
Docker should start with at least 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 30 GB storage. Higher-traffic or production deployments should budget beyond the minimum.
Which Docker VPS has the best value?
Hetzner stands out on price-to-performance in this dataset, combining $4.51 monthly pricing with a CPU score of 1245.
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