Head-to-head · KVM VPS Hosting
netcup VPS vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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
- netcup VPS8.3/10 · Paid
Low-cost Linux VPS hosting with generous storage, root access and self-managed administration.
Visit netcup VPSFull verdict → - SimpleVM7.5/10 · Paid
A low-cost Linux KVM VPS with weekly backups and three advertised regions.
Visit SimpleVMFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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