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Head-to-head · KVM VPS Hosting

netcup VPS vs SimpleVM

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score netcup VPS #4 in KVM VPS Hosting 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit netcup VPS
SimpleVM #8 in KVM VPS Hosting 7.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit SimpleVM

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scorenetcup VPS · 8.3/10

netcup VPS scores higher on our rubric for kvm vps hosting: 8.3 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

netcup VPS is the better fit for linux VPS buyers prioritizing storage and low cost. SimpleVM is the better fit for budget Linux VPS with weekly backups.

  • netcup VPS fits best

    Linux VPS buyers prioritizing storage and low cost

  • SimpleVM fits best

    Budget Linux VPS with weekly backups

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Side by side

Feature netcup VPS 8.3/10 Visit ↗ SimpleVM 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.5
Ranking #4 in KVM VPS Hosting #8 in KVM VPS Hosting
Best for Linux VPS buyers prioritizing storage and low cost Budget Linux VPS with weekly backups
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $4.99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Linux Linux
Support Email, Tickets, Phone, Docs Phone
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features netcup VPS 0/2 · SimpleVM 0/2
Managed option Not checked yet Not checked yet
DDoS protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
vCPU cores Not checked yet 1 vCPU
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
NVMe storage Not checked yet 20 GB
Bandwidth 2 TB/mo Not checked yet
Server locations Not checked yet 3
Our review
Pros
  • 64 GB SSD-backed storage and 2 TB monthly traffic quota
  • Root access with configurable Linux operating-system images
  • Web-based control panel and multiple support channels
  • KVM virtualization with NVMe/SSD storage
  • Weekly backups are included across the plans
  • Most plans advertise unmetered bandwidth
Cons
  • Self-managed administration requires you to handle server operations
  • The listed VPS 500 G11 plan has 1 vCPU and 2 GB RAM
  • Linux-focused offering with no free plan
  • Only three server regions are advertised
  • SVM-3 uses fair-use rather than unmetered bandwidth
  • No free plan; service is Linux-only
Our verdict

netcup VPS provides cloud-hosted virtual private server instances for developers, businesses and technically proficient users. Each server is self-managed and includes virtual CPU resources, RAM, SSD-backed storage, a monthly network…

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SimpleVM sells KVM-based VPS and VDS hosting for individuals and organizations that need a Linux virtual server in the USA, Poland, or Italy. Its plans combine KVM virtualization, NVMe/SSD storage, and weekly backups, with automatic…

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  1. netcup VPSKVM VPS Hosting 8.3Paid
  2. SimpleVMKVM VPS Hosting 7.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • netcup VPS — where it wins

    • 64 GB SSD-backed storage and 2 TB monthly traffic quota
    • Root access with configurable Linux operating-system images
    • Web-based control panel and multiple support channels

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-managed administration requires you to handle server operations
    • The listed VPS 500 G11 plan has 1 vCPU and 2 GB RAM
    • Linux-focused offering with no free plan
  • SimpleVM — where it wins

    • KVM virtualization with NVMe/SSD storage
    • Weekly backups are included across the plans
    • Most plans advertise unmetered bandwidth

    Where it doesn't

    • Only three server regions are advertised
    • SVM-3 uses fair-use rather than unmetered bandwidth
    • No free plan; service is Linux-only

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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