Head-to-head · Cheap VPS Hosting
Antihost vs BuyVM
Antihost leads on 0 checks, BuyVM on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAntihost · 9.7/10
- Most featuresAntihost · 2 of 2
Antihost scores higher on our rubric for cheap vps hosting: 9.7 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Antihost is the better fit for docker, bots and self-hosted apps on a Linux VPS. BuyVM is the better fit for users who want templates, snapshots, and networking.
- Antihost fits best
Docker, bots and self-hosted apps on a Linux VPS
- BuyVM fits best
Users who want templates, snapshots, and networking
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Side by side
| Feature | Antihost 9.7/10 Visit ↗ | BuyVM 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.7 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Cheap VPS Hosting | #8 in Cheap VPS Hosting |
| Best for | Docker, bots and self-hosted apps on a Linux VPS | Users who want templates, snapshots, and networking |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2.99/mo | Not checked yet |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features Antihost 2/2 · BuyVM 0/2 | ||
| Managed option | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| DDoS protection | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| vCPU cores | 1 cores | Not checked yet |
| RAM | 2 GB | Not checked yet |
| NVMe storage | 30 GB | Not checked yet |
| Bandwidth | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Server locations | 6 locations | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | — Read the review → |
BuyVM focuses on VPS infrastructure rather than traditional shared web hosting. Its dedicated KVM slices and Stallion custom VPS management control panel are aimed at users who want to manage server workloads, with support for Linux, BSD,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BuyVM — where it wins
- More than 100 operating-system templates support varied server workloads.
- Free snapshots and block storage slabs add storage options.
- Private networking and Anycast IP addresses extend networking choices.
Where it doesn't
- BuyVM is focused on VPS infrastructure, not traditional shared hosting.
- Automatic backups are optional rather than included with snapshots.
- DDoS-protected IPv4 addresses are an add-on.
- Antihost9.7/10 · Paid
Antihost — budget Ryzen 9 VPS on the same platform as its main line: dedicated resources, root access.
Visit AntihostFull verdict → - BuyVM8.2/10 · Paid
A VPS-focused option for users who want server templates and infrastructure features.
Visit BuyVMFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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