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Head-to-head · Dokploy Hosting

LightNode vs Etheron Dokploy VPS

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
LightNode #3 in Dokploy Hosting 3.4/10 From $7.71/mo ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit LightNode
Higher score Etheron Dokploy VPS #8 in Dokploy Hosting 6.7/10 From €2.95/mo ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit site

LightNode leads on 0 checks, Etheron Dokploy VPS on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEtheron Dokploy VPS · 6.7/10
  • Most featuresEtheron Dokploy VPS · 2 of 3

Etheron Dokploy VPS scores higher on our rubric for dokploy hosting: 6.7 against 3.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #3.

Etheron Dokploy VPS offers one-click dokploy deploy; LightNode doesn't publish it. Etheron Dokploy VPS offers custom domain + ssl; LightNode doesn't publish it.

LightNode is the better fit for multi-region VPS users installing Dokploy themselves. Etheron Dokploy VPS is the better fit for budget Dokploy VPS with daily backups.

  • LightNode fits best

    Multi-region VPS users installing Dokploy themselves

  • Etheron Dokploy VPS fits best

    Budget Dokploy VPS with daily backups

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Side by side

Feature LightNode 3.4/10 Visit ↗ Etheron Dokploy VPS 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 3.4 6.7
Ranking #3 in Dokploy Hosting #8 in Dokploy Hosting
Best for Multi-region VPS users installing Dokploy themselves Budget Dokploy VPS with daily backups
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $7.71/mo Not published
Free plan Not published —
Free trial Not published Not published
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web, Linux
Features LightNode 0/3 · Etheron Dokploy VPS 2/3
One-click Dokploy deploy Not published ✓ (best)
Managed updates Not published —
Custom domain + SSL Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Backup frequency Not published Daily
Scaling mode Not published Manual
Included storage Not published 25 GB
Our review
Pros
  • Deploy VPS instances across more than 40 locations.
  • Choose hourly or monthly billing, with full root access.
  • Plans include NVMe storage, snapshots and custom images.
  • One-click Ubuntu and Dokploy installation from the VPS portal
  • Daily backups retained for 14 days on every listed plan
  • Root access, NVMe RAID10 storage, and DDoS protection
Cons
  • Dokploy-specific setup tooling is not verified; installation is self-managed.
  • All listed plans provide 50 GB of NVMe storage.
  • You manage the VPS rather than using shared hosting.
  • Server configuration, security, updates, and maintenance are self-managed
  • Scaling resources requires manual upgrades through the client panel
  • Support is not available 24/7
Our verdict

LightNode provides KVM-based cloud VPS hosting for people who want control over server configuration, operating-system images and deployment location. It suits Dokploy users who are comfortable provisioning a server and handling…

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Etheron Dokploy VPS provides self-managed virtual servers in the Netherlands with Dokploy available as a one-click application. It is aimed at solo users and small to mid-market teams that want root access and control over their server…

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  1. LightNodeDokploy Hosting 3.4From $7.71/mo
  2. Etheron Dokploy VPSDokploy Hosting 6.7From €2.95/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • LightNode — where it wins

    • Deploy VPS instances across more than 40 locations.
    • Choose hourly or monthly billing, with full root access.
    • Plans include NVMe storage, snapshots and custom images.

    Where it doesn't

    • Dokploy-specific setup tooling is not verified; installation is self-managed.
    • All listed plans provide 50 GB of NVMe storage.
    • You manage the VPS rather than using shared hosting.

  • Etheron Dokploy VPS — where it wins

    • One-click Ubuntu and Dokploy installation from the VPS portal
    • Daily backups retained for 14 days on every listed plan
    • Root access, NVMe RAID10 storage, and DDoS protection

    Where it doesn't

    • Server configuration, security, updates, and maintenance are self-managed
    • Scaling resources requires manual upgrades through the client panel
    • Support is not available 24/7
  • LightNode3.4/10 · From $7.71/mo

    Flexible KVM VPS plans for teams prepared to install and manage Dokploy themselves.

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  • Etheron Dokploy VPS6.7/10 · From €2.95/mo

    Low-cost Dokploy VPS hosting with backups, root access, and manual scaling.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026