Infra

Sep 29, 2026Coolify 1GB RAM VPS: What It Actually Used on a $5 ServerCoolify 1GB RAM VPS test: v4.3.23 on a $5 Vultr box with two apps deployed. Real RAM, swap, disk and build numbers, plus a swapoff that got OOM-killed.
Sep 26, 2026Self-Host Meilisearch on a 1 GB VPS? What It Actually UsedWe ran Meilisearch v1.54.0 on a $5, 1 GB VPS: 31,944 docs indexed in 30 s, ~395 MiB peak, no OOM. Real RAM, disk and search numbers before you self-host.
Sep 4, 2026Vultr Singapore Slow? How to Diagnose and Fix It (2026)Vultr Singapore server slow? Learn why the region lags, how to run mtr/traceroute diagnostics, and whether a region switch or CDN actually fixes it.
Aug 25, 2026VPS CPU Steal Time: How to Measure It, With Vultr ResultsLearn what CPU steal time means, how to measure it with vmstat and mpstat, and which Vultr plans stop noisy neighbors from slowing you down.
Jul 29, 2026Self-Host Supabase on Vultr VPS: Marketplace vs Docker (2026)Self-host Supabase on Vultr VPS with the 1-click Marketplace App or manual Docker Compose. Real RAM sizing, pricing, and a clear pick for each use case.
Jul 19, 2026AWS S3 Pricing per GB vs R2 vs Vultr Object Storage (2026)We break down S3 vs R2 vs Vultr object storage pricing with real cost examples, so you know exactly which one is cheapest for your workload in 2026.
Jul 14, 2026Cloudways Next.js Deployment 2026: Static vs Node.js SSRCloudways has no native Next.js stack. Here's the real difference between static export and full Node.js SSR deployment — setup, pricing, and who should use Vercel instead.
Jul 11, 2026VPS Bandwidth Usage 2026: How Much Do You Actually Need?How much bandwidth does a VPS actually use? Real GB/month numbers for blogs, APIs, Minecraft, and streaming — plus how to size your plan for 2026.
Jul 9, 2026Minecraft Server RAM Requirements 2026: How Much Do You Need?How much RAM does a Minecraft server actually need by player count, plugins, and modpacks — plus why over-allocating RAM can make your server laggier.
Jul 9, 2026Cloudways Node.js Deploy Review 2026: An Honest VerdictCloudways has no native Node.js hosting yet — here's the real Custom App + PM2 workaround, the new Managed Node.js preview, and whether it's worth it.
Jul 7, 2026Move WordPress to Cloudways from Bluehost or GoDaddy (2026)Migrate WordPress from Bluehost to Cloudways with zero downtime. DNS TTL cutover steps, MX record handling, and a post-migration checklist for 2026.
Jul 5, 2026Self-Host n8n on Vultr VPS: Docker + Nginx Setup Guide 2026Self host n8n on Vultr with Docker, PostgreSQL, and Nginx SSL — plus the encryption-key mistake that silently destroys every saved credential.
Jul 5, 2026Vultr Cloud GPU: Is It Worth It for AI Workloads in 2026?Vultr Cloud GPU review for 2026: pricing breakdown, NVIDIA Exemplar benchmarks, and honest comparison vs Lambda Labs, RunPod, and Vast.ai.
Jul 3, 2026Vultr Backups vs Snapshots: 20% of Instance vs $0.05 per GBVultr snapshot vs backup compared with real cost math, retention limits, and restore behavior — see which one actually protects a production VPS.
Jul 3, 2026Vultr High Performance vs High Frequency: $6 Plans MeasuredVultr Cloud Compute vs High Frequency compared with 2026 benchmarks, the new VX1 tier, and which $6/mo plan actually wins for your workload.
Jul 3, 2026Cloudways Staging Environment Review 2026: Easy to Use?A close look at the Cloudways staging environment. Here's the real setup time, push/pull mechanics, limitations, and whether it beats Kinsta and SiteGround.
Jul 3, 2026Vultr Free Trial: $200 to $300 Credit for Up to 30 DaysVultr's $300 free credit sounds generous until you hit the 30-day expiration. Here's what it really buys, the catches, and two better alternatives.
Jul 3, 2026Cloudways Autonomous Review 2026: Is Autoscaling Worth $99/Month?Cloudways Autonomous now costs $100/month for new signups. Is autoscaling on GKE worth the price? Real performance data, honest tradeoffs, and who should skip it.
Jul 2, 2026Cloudways Vultr High Frequency Markup: 220% Claim DebunkedThe viral 220% Cloudways markup claim doesn't survive a tier-by-tier check. Here's the real math on Vultr High Frequency pricing, and who should pay it.
Jun 30, 2026Cloudways vs Kinsta 2026: Which Managed Host Wins?Cloudways starts at $11/mo, Kinsta at $35. But which is actually better for your WordPress site? Real benchmark data, pricing tables, and a clear verdict.
Jun 30, 2026Vultr Firewall Setup: Secure Your VPS in 20 MinutesStep-by-step Vultr firewall setup guide using Firewall Groups and UFW. Lock down your VPS with two layers of protection in under 20 minutes.
Jun 29, 2026Vultr vs AWS Lightsail: What $5, $6 and $7 a Month Get YouVultr vs AWS Lightsail compared on price, performance, and ease of use. Find out which cloud VPS actually delivers for developers in 2026.
Jun 29, 2026Self-Hosted PostgreSQL on Vultr VPS: Setup, Backup & Security 2026Step-by-step guide to running self-hosted PostgreSQL on Vultr VPS in 2026 — installation, security hardening, automated backups, and performance tuning.
Jun 28, 2026Vultr Bare Metal vs Cloud Compute: When to Upgrade?Vultr Bare Metal vs Cloud Compute compared side-by-side: pricing, performance, and the exact thresholds that tell you it's time to upgrade. Real numbers included.
Jun 23, 2026Vultr Managed Database Pricing: $15 Entry, Kafka from $475Honest Vultr managed database review covering PostgreSQL, MySQL, Valkey & Kafka — pricing, real limitations, and who should (and shouldn't) use it.
Jun 22, 2026Deploy Next.js on Vultr VPS with PM2 + Nginx (2026 Guide)Step-by-step guide to deploy Next.js 16 on a Vultr $6 VPS with PM2 process management, Nginx reverse proxy, and SSL. Includes the swap fix for 1 GB RAM.
Jun 22, 2026Self-Host Ghost CMS on Vultr for Under $6/Month (2026)Run Ghost 6.0 on Vultr's $6 AMD EPYC plan and save $144/year vs Ghost Pro. Step-by-step install guide with the MySQL memory fix for 1 GB RAM.
Jun 22, 2026Hetzner CX23: €5.49 for 2 vCPU/4 GB vs Vultr $6, but EU OnlyHetzner CX23 got a 37% price hike in June 2026 — now it costs more than Vultr's $6 plan. We break down specs, benchmarks, and who wins for your use case.
Jun 21, 2026Vultr Kubernetes Engine (VKE): Beginner Setup Guide 2026Set up your first Vultr Kubernetes Engine cluster from scratch — create a cluster, configure kubectl, deploy NGINX, and expose it with a LoadBalancer. Free control plane from $12/mo.
Jun 21, 2026Deploy Django on Vultr VPS with Gunicorn & Nginx (2026)Step-by-step guide to deploy Django on Vultr VPS using Ubuntu 24.04, Gunicorn, Nginx, PostgreSQL, and SSL. Production-ready in 2026.
Jun 21, 2026Deploy Docker on Vultr VPS: Complete 2026 Setup GuideStep-by-step guide to deploy Docker on a Vultr VPS in 2026 — official install method, Docker Compose V2, swap setup, and the UFW firewall fix most guides miss.
Jun 21, 2026Hetzner CX vs CPX in 2026: €5.49 vs €19.49 for 2 vCPU and 4 GB
Jun 21, 2026DigitalOcean Review 2026: Is It Still Worth the Price?DigitalOcean review 2026: honest benchmarks, full pricing breakdown, and how it compares to Vultr. Find out who should use it—and who should switch.
Jun 21, 2026Cheapest VPS Under $10/Month: What $3.50 to $6.49 BuysThe 5 best cheap VPS providers under $10/month compared by real specs, performance, and hidden costs. Find your pick for 2026 — no fluff.
Jun 21, 2026Vultr Pricing: Every Plan Tier from $2.50 and Hidden CostsFull breakdown of Vultr pricing 2026 — Cloud Compute, VX1, Bare Metal, GPU — plus hidden costs like backup fees and bandwidth traps that can double your bill.
Jun 20, 2026Vultr vs Linode 2026: Which VPS Actually Wins?Vultr vs Linode 2026 compared side by side — pricing, performance, and who should pick which. Linode is now Akamai Cloud. Here's what changed.
Jun 20, 2026Vultr vs Hetzner 2026: CX22 Replaced by CX23 at €5.49 a MonthVultr vs Hetzner 2026 side-by-side: updated post-price-hike pricing, benchmark data, location coverage, and a clear verdict on which VPS fits your use case.
Jun 20, 2026Vultr vs DigitalOcean 2026: Which VPS Is Worth Your Money?Vultr vs DigitalOcean 2026 compared side by side: pricing, performance benchmarks, data centers, and who each platform is actually built for.
Jun 20, 2026Vultr Review 2026: Pricing, Performance & Who It's ForOur honest Vultr review 2026 — real benchmarks, transparent pricing from $2.50/mo, and the full picture on that controversial 1.8/5 Trustpilot rating.