Cost Optimized cvm VPS plans
Run side projects, test environments, bots, and small services on the Cost Optimized cvm family. cvm.pico is the $3.89/mo entry plan. Check current pricing and availability when you deploy.
$3.89/mo
Linux images deploy in under 30 seconds.
- AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series · up to 3.7 GHz
- cvm.pico to cvm.xlarge
- 15–150 GB NVMe
- 1–6 TB outbound/mo
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Lower-cost capacity for light and variable workloads.
Only outbound transfer (egress) counts toward your plan's monthly transfer allowance. Inbound transfer (ingress) is free.
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Up to 25 Gbps DDoS protection on every plan 24/7 support
Where Cost Optimized fits
Cost Optimized is built for light or variable CPU demand. Choose General Purpose for steady work and High Performance for CPU-heavy work.
Side projects and small services
Run portfolios, hobby apps, early products, and small services with light or variable CPU demand.
Development and testing
Run test stacks and preview environments with light or variable CPU demand.
Bots and scheduled jobs
Run bots, scheduled jobs, and background tools whose CPU demand changes through the day.
Choose General Purpose
Use General Purpose for production apps, APIs, and services with steady CPU demand.
Choose High Performance
Use High Performance for CPU-heavy or compute-intensive work on Ryzen 9 or EPYC Genoa 9004 Series with DDR5 RAM.
Select the cvm size
The cvm family spans 1–8 vCPU, 1–16 GB RAM, 15–150 GB NVMe, and 1–6 TB outbound per month.
Compare the three VPS tiers
Cost Optimized and General Purpose use AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series at up to 3.7 GHz. High Performance uses AMD Ryzen 9 or AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series with DDR5 RAM for CPU-heavy work.
Cost OptimizedAMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series · up to 3.7 GHz
General PurposeAMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series · up to 3.7 GHz- cvm plan family
- 1–6 TB outbound/mo
- 1–8 vCPU
- vm plan family
- 5–10 TB outbound/mo
- 1–16 vCPU
- hvm plan family
- 5–10 TB outbound/mo
- 1–16 vCPU
Cost Optimized VPS questions
Cost Optimized is the cvm family for light or variable CPU demand and a lower entry price. Its 8 listed plans span 1–8 vCPU, 1–16 GB RAM, and 15–150 GB NVMe storage.
The 8 listed cvm plans span $3.89–$31.89/mo. cvm.pico is the entry plan with 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 15 GB NVMe, and 1 TB outbound per month.
See Cost Optimized pricesChoose Cost Optimized for side projects, test environments, bots, and small services with light or variable CPU demand. General Purpose fits steady workloads, while High Performance fits CPU-heavy work.
The cvm family includes 1–6 TB of monthly outbound transfer based on plan size. Only outbound transfer (egress) counts toward your plan's monthly transfer allowance. Inbound transfer (ingress) is free.
Compare cvm plan resourcesLinux images are available on every cvm plan and deploy in under 30 seconds. Windows Server requires 2 or more vCPU, starting with cvm.micro.
See Windows VPS detailsAvailable locations depend on the cvm plan. Choose a plan to see its current price and locations before deployment.
See current locationsChoose General Purpose for production apps, APIs, and services with steady CPU demand. Choose High Performance for CPU-heavy or compute-intensive workloads.
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Deploy a Cost Optimized cvm plan
Plans start at $3.89/mo. The cvm family runs on AMD EPYC Milan 7003 Series at up to 3.7 GHz. Every plan includes NVMe storage, DDoS protection, and network up to 25 Gbps.