Head-to-head · DDoS-Protected VPS Hosting
Antihost vs ScalaHosting VPS
Antihost leads on 1 check, ScalaHosting VPS on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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
- Lowest starting priceAntihost · $2.99/mo
- Most featuresAntihost · 2 of 3
Antihost scores higher on our rubric for ddos-protected vps hosting: 9.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Antihost is cheaper to start at $2.99/mo against $24.95/mo. ScalaHosting VPS leads on ram: 4 GB versus 2 GB.
Antihost is the better fit for docker, bots and self-hosted apps on a Linux VPS. ScalaHosting VPS is the better fit for teams choosing managed or self-managed VPS.
- Antihost fits best
Docker, bots and self-hosted apps on a Linux VPS
- ScalaHosting VPS fits best
Teams choosing managed or self-managed VPS
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Side by side
| Feature | Antihost 9.7/10 Visit ↗ | ScalaHosting VPS 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in DDoS-Protected VPS Hosting | #7 in DDoS-Protected VPS Hosting |
| Best for | Docker, bots and self-hosted apps on a Linux VPS | Teams choosing managed or self-managed VPS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2.99/mo (best) | $24.95/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features Antihost 2/3 · ScalaHosting VPS 1/3 | ||
| Root access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed option | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Hourly billing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| DDoS protection | Included | Not checked yet |
| vCPU count | 1 vCPU | Not checked yet |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB (best) |
| Storage type | NVMe | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | — Read the review → |
ScalaHosting VPS offers cloud virtual private servers in managed and self-managed configurations for developers and businesses hosting websites or applications. Teams can choose preset configurations or customize CPU, memory and NVMe… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ScalaHosting VPS — where it wins
- Choose preset or custom CPU, memory and NVMe storage configurations
- Managed plans include setup, monitoring, maintenance and issue resolution
- Self-managed plans offer full root access, snapshots and dedicated IP
Where it doesn't
- DDoS protection is not specified
- Entry unmanaged plan bandwidth is not specified
- Windows Server carries a license fee
- Antihost9.7/10 · Paid
Antihost — Ryzen 9 VPS with L3/L4 DDoS protection and root access.
Visit AntihostFull verdict → - ScalaHosting VPS7.9/10 · Paid
Flexible Linux or Windows VPS hosting, but DDoS protection is not specified.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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