Cheapest VPS for Node.js
Entry-level Node.js hosting for APIs, bots, and lightweight app workloads. This page filters providers down to the cheapest plans that still meet a practical baseline for Node.js.
Cheapest qualifying plan
$4.51
Hetzner
1 GB
Baseline requirement
1 vCPU
Baseline requirement
25 GB
SSD recommended
Minimum Requirements for Node.js
To run Node.js without immediately hitting a wall, start at 1 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, and 25 GB of storage.
Best value right now
Hetzner
CX22 at $4.51 with 4 GB RAM.
Cheapest VPS Plans for Node.js
| # | Provider | Plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Price | CPU Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hetzner | CX22 | 2 | 4 GB | 40 GB | $4.51 | 1245 | View provider |
2 | Vultr | Cloud Compute 1GB | 1 | 1 GB | 25 GB | $5.00 | 1180 | View provider |
3 | Linode (Akamai) | Nanode 1GB | 1 | 1 GB | 25 GB | $5.00 | 1150 | View provider |
4 | UpCloud | 1xCPU-1GB | 1 | 1 GB | 25 GB | $5.00 | 1200 | View provider |
5 | Contabo | Cloud VPS S | 4 | 8 GB | 50 GB | $5.50 | 980 | View provider |
6 | Hostinger | KVM 1 | 1 | 4 GB | 50 GB | $5.99 | 1080 | View provider |
7 | DigitalOcean | Basic 1GB | 1 | 1 GB | 25 GB | $6.00 | 1120 | View provider |
8 | OVH | Value | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB | $8.40 | 1050 | View provider |
9 | Scaleway | DEV1-M | 3 | 4 GB | 40 GB | $9.99 | 1100 | View provider |
Top Budget Picks for Node.js
#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 Vultr$5.00
Cloud Compute 1GB gives you 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, and 25 GB storage. Most datacenter locations of any provider
#3 Linode (Akamai)$5.00
Nanode 1GB gives you 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, and 25 GB storage. Excellent 24/7 support with phone option
Too Resource-Light? Try These With Caution
Fly.io
performance-1x misses the baseline by one constraint: 24 GB storage short.
Price Tiers for Node.js
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Hetzner from $4.51
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Vultr from $5.00
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FAQ
What is the cheapest VPS for Node.js?
Hetzner currently has the cheapest qualifying plan for Node.js at $4.51 per month.
Can I run Node.js on a $5 VPS?
Yes. Hetzner, Vultr, Linode (Akamai), UpCloud all have plans at or below $5 that meet this stack's baseline requirements.
How much RAM should I budget for Node.js?
Node.js should start with at least 1 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, and 25 GB storage. Higher-traffic or production deployments should budget beyond the minimum.
Which Node.js 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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