Workload Snapshot: Mar 2, 2026

OVH vs Vultr for Windows VPS

VPS providers offering Windows Server with RDP access, good performance, and competitive pricing. This comparison only looks at the parts of the dataset that matter for Windows VPS workloads.

Quick Verdict

Pick Vultr if you want the stronger overall fit.

Vultr wins this matchup on the balance of qualifying pricing, CPU, storage, and network data in the current snapshot.

Pick OVH if one of its tradeoffs matches your priorities.

OVH may still be the better choice if you care more about its regions, support model, or a specific feature set than the raw benchmark balance.

Cheapest qualifying plan

$8.40

Minimum CPU

2 vCPU

Minimum storage

60 GB

Operating system

Windows Server

Windows VPS Requirements

Start with at least 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 60 GB storage. For this workload, Stable regions and support matter more than bargain-basement pricing for most Windows workloads.

Operating system fit

Windows Server

Feature
OVH logo
OVH
Vultr logo
Vultr
Starting Price
$8.40/month
Best Price
$20.00/month
Entry Plan Specs
2 vCPU
4GB RAM
80GB SSD
Fits Windows VPS
2 vCPU
4GB RAM
80GB SSD
Fits Windows VPS
CPU Score (Single)
1,050
1,180
Fastest
Disk Read Speed
450MB/s
620MB/s
Fastest
Network Throughput
3,500Mbps
5,200Mbps
Fastest
Boot Time
48.3seconds
28.6seconds
Quickest
Datacenter Regions8 locations12 locations
Hourly Billing
Support
ticket
email
phone
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email
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OVH for Windows VPS

Large European infrastructure footprint Value is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $8.40.

Large European infrastructure footprint
Wide range of server options
Strong compliance and certifications

Vultr for Windows VPS

Most datacenter locations of any provider Cloud Compute 4GB is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $20.00.

Most datacenter locations of any provider
Competitive pricing on standard instances
Bare metal and GPU instances available

Keep going from here

Jump to the generic provider comparison or load this workload into the VPS selector for a broader recommendation.

FAQ

Which is cheaper for Windows VPS: OVH or Vultr?

OVH starts at $8.40 for a qualifying plan, while Vultr starts at $20.00.

Which provider has better performance for Windows VPS?

OVH scores 1050 on the latest CPU run and Vultr scores 1180. Disk and network numbers matter just as much for this workload, so use the full table rather than a single benchmark number.

Do both providers meet the minimum requirements for Windows VPS?

Yes. Both providers have at least one plan that clears the baseline of 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 60 GB storage.

Should I use the generic OVH vs Vultr comparison instead?

Use this page when Windows VPS is the workload you care about. Use the base comparison page when you want a broader provider-level decision without a workload filter.