Head-to-head · Windows VPS Hosting
Somee Windows VPS vs HOSTKEY Windows VPS
Somee Windows VPS leads on 0 checks, HOSTKEY Windows VPS on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSomee Windows VPS · 7.7/10
Somee Windows VPS scores higher on our rubric for windows vps hosting: 7.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #12.
HOSTKEY Windows VPS leads on storage: 40 GB versus 30 GB. On management level, Somee Windows VPS gives you Unmanaged where HOSTKEY Windows VPS offers Managed.
Somee Windows VPS is the better fit for users prioritizing included daily backups. HOSTKEY Windows VPS is the better fit for budget-conscious managed Windows VPS users.
- Somee Windows VPS fits best
Users prioritizing included daily backups
- HOSTKEY Windows VPS fits best
Budget-conscious managed Windows VPS users
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Side by side
| Feature | Somee Windows VPS 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | HOSTKEY Windows VPS 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #11 in Windows VPS Hosting | #12 in Windows VPS Hosting |
| Best for | Users prioritizing included daily backups | Budget-conscious managed Windows VPS users |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $13.66/mo | €2.46/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Somee Windows VPS 2/2 · HOSTKEY Windows VPS 2/2 | ||
| RDP access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Backups included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| vCPUs | 1 vCPU | 1 vCPU |
| RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 30 GB | 40 GB (best) |
| Windows Server versions | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Management level | Unmanaged | Managed |
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| Our verdict | Somee Windows VPS provides virtual private servers running Microsoft Windows for websites, applications, databases, and software testing. It is aimed at developers, businesses, and other users who need administrator access to a Windows… Read the review → |
HOSTKEY Windows VPS provides hosted Windows Server virtual machines for businesses, developers and private users running Windows-dependent applications. It combines virtual CPU, RAM, storage, IPv4 connectivity and included traffic… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Somee Windows VPS — where it wins
- Daily backups retained for seven days
- RDP, SSH, recovery console, and re-imaging support
- Dedicated resources with Windows Server version choices
Where it doesn't
- Entry plan has only 1 vCPU and 1 GB memory
- Service is unmanaged
- No free plan is available
HOSTKEY Windows VPS — where it wins
- Windows Server 2019, 2022 and 2025 support with RDP access
- Full administrator privileges, HTML5 console and control-panel management
- DDoS protection, automated backups and scalable resources
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; all listed configurations are paid monthly
- The entry vm.pico plan has 1 GB RAM and 40 GB SSD
- Backup availability includes location and plan restrictions
- Somee Windows VPS7.7/10 · Paid
A practical Windows VPS option for users who value daily backups and administrator access.
Visit SomeeFull verdict → - HOSTKEY Windows VPS7.6/10 · Paid
A low-cost managed Windows VPS with RDP, backups, scaling and multiple server configurations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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