Workload Snapshot: Mar 2, 2026

Vultr vs OVH 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
Vultr logo
Vultr
OVH logo
OVH
Starting Price
$20.00/month
$8.40/month
Best Price
Entry Plan Specs
2 vCPU
4GB RAM
80GB SSD
Fits Windows VPS
2 vCPU
4GB RAM
80GB SSD
Fits Windows VPS
CPU Score (Single)
1,180
Fastest
1,050
Disk Read Speed
620MB/s
Fastest
450MB/s
Network Throughput
5,200Mbps
Fastest
3,500Mbps
Boot Time
28.6seconds
Quickest
48.3seconds
Datacenter Regions12 locations8 locations
Hourly Billing
Support
ticket
email
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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

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

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: Vultr or OVH?

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

Which provider has better performance for Windows VPS?

Vultr scores 1180 on the latest CPU run and OVH scores 1050. 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 Vultr vs OVH 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.