Head-to-head · Gaming VPS
Hostinger VPS vs Bloom.host
Hostinger VPS leads on 1 check, Bloom.host on 0, and 4 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 scoreHostinger VPS · 8.9/10
- Most featuresHostinger VPS · 3 of 3
Hostinger VPS scores higher on our rubric for gaming vps: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Hostinger VPS offers game panel; Bloom.host doesn't.
Hostinger VPS is the better fit for beginners who want a VPS that works like a game host. Bloom.host is the better fit for experienced admins who want dedicated CPU cores.
- Hostinger VPS fits best
Beginners who want a VPS that works like a game host
- Bloom.host fits best
Experienced admins who want dedicated CPU cores
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Side by side
| Feature | Hostinger VPS 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Bloom.host 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Gaming VPS | #5 in Gaming VPS |
| Best for | Beginners who want a VPS that works like a game host | Experienced admins who want dedicated CPU cores |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $6.99/mo | Paid plans · price varies by game |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features Hostinger VPS 3/3 · Bloom.host 2/3 | ||
| Game panel | ✓ (best) | — |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Root access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| vCPU | 1 vCPU | Not checked yet |
| Storage | 50 GB | Not checked yet |
| Operating systems | Linux | Linux |
| Locations | Not checked yet | 6 locations |
| Refund window | 30 days | Not checked yet |
| Processor | AMD EPYC | AMD Ryzen 9, up to 9950X |
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| Our verdict | Hostinger sells its game server hosting as VPS plans with its own Game Panel preinstalled. Game Panel 1 has one vCPU, 4 GB of RAM, 50 GB of NVMe storage and 4 TB of bandwidth for $6.99 a month when you pay 24 months upfront ($167.76),… Read the review → |
Bloom.host's VPS range is pitched at people who want to run game servers themselves on proper hardware. Every plan uses KVM with dedicated CPU cores and, unusually, no fair-usage policy on CPU; processors go up to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hostinger VPS — where it wins
- Game Panel installs 100+ games and switches between them
- Game Panel 1: 1 vCPU, 4 GB and 50 GB NVMe for $6.99 a month
- 30-day money-back guarantee and free weekly backups
Where it doesn't
- $6.99 needs 24 months upfront; renewal is $11.99 a month
- EPYC server CPUs rather than high-clock desktop Ryzen parts
- Game Panel plans run Linux only
Bloom.host — where it wins
- Dedicated KVM cores with no CPU fair-usage policy
- Cloudflare Magic Transit filtering rated at 400+ Tbps
- Up to Ryzen 9 9950X CPUs, depending on location
Where it doesn't
- Linux command line only; no game panel on the VPS
- Several locations showed restocking waitlists
- Entry prices only appear after you pick a location
- Hostinger VPS8.9/10 · From $19.49/mo (annual)
Game Panel VPS with 100+ one-click games, 4 GB from $6.99 a month on a 24-month term and a 30-day refund.
Visit HostingerFull verdict → - Bloom.host8.5/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
Ryzen 9 VPS with dedicated cores, no CPU fair-use policy and Cloudflare Magic Transit DDoS filtering.
Visit Bloom.hostFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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