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Head-to-head · NVMe VPS Hosting

KnownHost NVMe VPS vs STRATO VPS

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score KnownHost NVMe VPS #6 in NVMe VPS Hosting 6.8/10 From $12/mo ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit KnownHost
STRATO VPS #9 in NVMe VPS Hosting 6.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit STRATO

KnownHost NVMe VPS leads on 1 check, STRATO VPS on 2, and 3 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 scoreKnownHost NVMe VPS · 6.8/10
  • Most featuresKnownHost NVMe VPS · 1 of 2

KnownHost NVMe VPS scores higher on our rubric for nvme vps hosting: 6.8 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #9.

STRATO VPS leads on nvme storage: 60 GB versus 50 GB. STRATO VPS leads on server locations: 3 versus 2. KnownHost NVMe VPS offers managed option; STRATO VPS doesn't publish it.

KnownHost NVMe VPS is the better fit for teams choosing between managed and root-access VPS. STRATO VPS is the better fit for people who can administer a Linux or Windows VPS.

  • KnownHost NVMe VPS fits best

    Teams choosing between managed and root-access VPS

  • STRATO VPS fits best

    People who can administer a Linux or Windows VPS

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Side by side

Feature KnownHost NVMe VPS 6.8/10 Visit ↗ STRATO VPS 6.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.8 6.3
Ranking #6 in NVMe VPS Hosting #9 in NVMe VPS Hosting
Best for Teams choosing between managed and root-access VPS People who can administer a Linux or Windows VPS
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $12/mo Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Linux, Windows, Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Phone, Live chat, Email, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features KnownHost NVMe VPS 1/2 · STRATO VPS 0/2
Managed option ✓ (best) Not published
Hourly billing Not published Not published
Specs
vCPU 1 1
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
NVMe storage 50 GB 60 GB (best)
Included bandwidth 3 TB/mo Not published
Server locations 2 3 (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Unmanaged plans include full root access and dedicated CPU and RAM.
  • Managed plans include maintenance, updates, and panel options.
  • Plan tiers pair NVMe storage with stated RAM and bandwidth allocations.
  • Choose Linux or Windows, with root/admin access and KVM virtualization.
  • Plans range from 1 vCore, 2 GB RAM and 60 GB NVMe to larger tiers.
  • Includes firewall, rescue system, VNC console and Docker-ready images.
Cons
  • Managed plans start at $47.25/month, above the $12 entry plan.
  • Only two managed plan tiers are listed.
  • Unmanaged hosting requires customers to control software configuration.
  • Unmanaged service means customers configure and administer the server.
  • Plesk costs extra as an optional license.
  • Unmetered traffic is limited to a connection of up to 1,000 Mbit/s.
Our verdict

KnownHost NVMe VPS offers cloud-based virtual private servers with NVMe storage for websites and applications. Its choice between unmanaged hosting with full root access and managed hosting with server maintenance makes it relevant to…

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STRATO VPS provides virtual servers for personal and professional projects such as websites, online shops, development environments and self-hosted applications. Customers choose Linux or Windows and receive root or administrator access to…

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  1. KnownHost NVMe VPSNVMe VPS Hosting 6.8From $12/mo
  2. STRATO VPSNVMe VPS Hosting 6.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • KnownHost NVMe VPS — where it wins

    • Unmanaged plans include full root access and dedicated CPU and RAM.
    • Managed plans include maintenance, updates, and panel options.
    • Plan tiers pair NVMe storage with stated RAM and bandwidth allocations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Managed plans start at $47.25/month, above the $12 entry plan.
    • Only two managed plan tiers are listed.
    • Unmanaged hosting requires customers to control software configuration.
  • STRATO VPS — where it wins

    • Choose Linux or Windows, with root/admin access and KVM virtualization.
    • Plans range from 1 vCore, 2 GB RAM and 60 GB NVMe to larger tiers.
    • Includes firewall, rescue system, VNC console and Docker-ready images.

    Where it doesn't

    • Unmanaged service means customers configure and administer the server.
    • Plesk costs extra as an optional license.
    • Unmetered traffic is limited to a connection of up to 1,000 Mbit/s.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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