Which VPS to choose in 2026? The complete guide

Why choose a VPS over shared hosting?

A VPS (Virtual Private Server) gives you dedicated resources: guaranteed CPU, exclusive RAM, isolated storage. Unlike shared hosting where dozens of sites share the same server, your VPS doesn't suffer from your neighbors' traffic spikes.

KVM vs OpenVZ: which virtualization to choose?

KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is the gold standard. Your VPS simulates a complete physical server: you can load any OS, modify kernel parameters, install Docker natively. This is the technology used by VexCloud.

OpenVZ shares the host kernel between VPS instances. Less flexibility, but more density for the provider — which explains lower prices. Avoid it if you have specific technical requirements.

NVMe vs SATA SSD: what's the difference?

NVMe connects directly to the PCIe bus, while SATA SSD goes through an intermediate controller. In practice:

How much RAM do you need?

Our recommendation

For the best value in 2026: a KVM NVMe VPS with at minimum 2 vCPU and 4 GB RAM, hosted in a certified datacenter (Tier III or higher). VexCloud plans start at €2.49/month on Xeon Gold 6138 infrastructure at EQUINIX PA6 Paris.