Head-to-head · OpenVPN VPS Hosting
InterServer VPS vs HOSTKEY Proxmox Private Cloud
InterServer VPS leads on 0 checks, HOSTKEY Proxmox Private Cloud on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreInterServer VPS · 6.5/10
- Free trialonly HOSTKEY Proxmox Private Cloud
InterServer VPS scores higher on our rubric for openvpn vps hosting: 6.5 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
InterServer VPS is the better fit for budget buyers needing managed VPS support. HOSTKEY Proxmox Private Cloud is the better fit for teams needing isolated private cloud infrastructure.
- InterServer VPS fits best
Budget buyers needing managed VPS support
- HOSTKEY Proxmox Private Cloud fits best
Teams needing isolated private cloud infrastructure
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Side by side
| Feature | InterServer VPS 6.5/10 Visit ↗ | HOSTKEY Proxmox Private Cloud 6.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Ranking | #7 in OpenVPN VPS Hosting | #8 in OpenVPN VPS Hosting |
| Best for | Budget buyers needing managed VPS support | Teams needing isolated private cloud infrastructure |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not checked yet | Pricing on request · 3-day trial |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | 3 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features InterServer VPS 0/3 · HOSTKEY Proxmox Private Cloud 0/3 | ||
| Access Server image | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Community install guide | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Root access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Included VPN connections | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| VPS memory | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Server regions | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | InterServer VPS provides KVM-based virtual servers for websites, applications, databases, development environments, and control-panel hosting. It suits buyers who want Linux or Windows hosting with direct server access and room to expand… Read the review → |
HOSTKEY Proxmox Private Cloud is an assisted private cloud hosting service for businesses that need isolated infrastructure and administrative control. HOSTKEY supports Proxmox VE setup, configuration, virtualization customization, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
InterServer VPS — where it wins
- Expand CPU, memory, storage, and transfer with slice-based resources
- Linux and Windows options with root or administrator access
- Backups, snapshots, monitoring, and managed OS support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Managed support is for qualifying larger configurations
- Control-panel options vary by operating system
HOSTKEY Proxmox Private Cloud — where it wins
- Single-tenant infrastructure with guaranteed resources and administrative control
- Proxmox VE setup, configuration, customization, and support
- VPN, DDoS protection, and 1 Gbps unmetered connectivity
Where it doesn't
- Pricing and configuration require a sales quote
- Not standard VPS hosting; it is a private cloud service
- Managed migration is optional rather than included by default
- InterServer VPS6.5/10 · Paid
KVM-based VPS with expandable resources, backups, snapshots, and managed support.
Visit InterServerFull verdict → - HOSTKEY Proxmox Private Cloud6.3/10 · Pricing on request · 3-day trial
Assisted Proxmox private cloud hosting with isolated infrastructure and administrative control.
Visit HOSTKEYFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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