Cloud Compute

Virtual Servers Built for Speed & Scale

Deploy high-performance cloud servers in under 60 seconds. Full root access, NVMe SSD storage, 16 global regions, and hourly billing — everything you need to run production workloads without the enterprise price tag.

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Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

Cloud Compute is designed for developers who want powerful infrastructure without complexity.

Deploy in Under 60 Seconds

Spin up a fully configured cloud server in less than a minute. Choose your OS, region, and plan — your server is ready before your coffee brews.

16 Global Regions

Deploy close to your users with data centres across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America for the lowest possible latency.

High-Performance vCPUs

Powered by the latest-generation Intel and AMD processors with dedicated virtual cores and NVMe-backed SSD storage for consistent, predictable performance.

Real-Time Monitoring

Built-in CPU, RAM, bandwidth, and disk usage dashboards. Set alerts and never be caught off-guard by unexpected traffic spikes.

DDoS Protection Included

Every server comes with always-on network-level DDoS mitigation at no extra cost, keeping your applications online even under attack.

Flexible Scaling

Upgrade your plan with a single click. Scale vCPUs, RAM, and storage as your workload grows — no migration, no downtime.

SSH Key & Firewall Management

Manage SSH keys, configure firewall rules, and control access at the network level directly from your dashboard.

Hourly Billing

Pay only for what you use. Servers are billed by the hour with no long-term contracts. Destroy anytime and stop paying immediately.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Hourly billing. No hidden fees. No long-term contracts.

1 vCPU / 1 GB
$6.00/mo
$0.0083/hr
1 vCPU
1 GB RAM
25 GB SSD
1 TB Bandwidth
1 vCPU / 2 GB
$12.00/mo
$0.0167/hr
1 vCPU
2 GB RAM
55 GB SSD
2 TB Bandwidth
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2 vCPU / 4 GB
$24.00/mo
$0.0333/hr
2 vCPU
4 GB RAM
80 GB SSD
3 TB Bandwidth
4 vCPU / 8 GB
$48.00/mo
$0.0667/hr
4 vCPU
8 GB RAM
160 GB SSD
4 TB Bandwidth
6 vCPU / 16 GB
$96.00/mo
$0.1333/hr
6 vCPU
16 GB RAM
320 GB SSD
5 TB Bandwidth
8 vCPU / 32 GB
$192.00/mo
$0.2667/hr
8 vCPU
32 GB RAM
640 GB SSD
6 TB Bandwidth

Need more power? View all plans including dedicated CPU options →

Your OS, Your Way

Choose from a wide range of operating systems or bring your own custom image. All images are kept up-to-date with the latest security patches.

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Debian 12
CentOS Stream 9
Rocky Linux 9
AlmaLinux 9
Fedora 40
Windows Server 2022
FreeBSD 14

What's Included in Every Plan

Full root / administrator access
IPv4 + IPv6 addresses
Automated weekly snapshots
Private networking between servers
99.99% uptime SLA
DDoS protection at no extra cost
24/7 live support
API & CLI access

Built for Every Workload

From personal projects to production-grade applications.

Web Applications

Host Node.js, Python, PHP, or Ruby apps with full root access and custom environments.

Development & Staging

Spin up isolated dev environments in seconds and tear them down when done.

Game Servers

Low-latency servers in regions close to your players for the best gaming experience.

CI/CD Pipelines

Run build agents and test runners on-demand, paying only for active build time.

VPN & Proxy

Deploy private VPN endpoints or reverse proxies in any of our 16 global regions.

WordPress & CMS

One-click LAMP/LEMP stacks with optimised configurations for content platforms.

Ready to Deploy Your First Server?

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