4GB RAM VPS: Cheapest Options (Early 2026)
Key Takeaways for the Cheapest Tiers:
1. Hetzner (CX23) — €3.49
You were right; this is the current price leader for 4GB RAM.
- The Price: €3.49 per month (billed hourly at €0.0056/hr).
- IPv4 Note: This price is for an IPv6-only server. If you need a public IPv4 address, Hetzner adds a small monthly fee (usually around €0.50–€1.00), bringing the total closer to €4.10–€4.50.
- Location: This price typically applies to their European data centers (Germany/Finland). US locations (Virginia/Oregon) may be slightly higher due to regional costs.
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2. IONOS (VPS M) — $4.00
If you are in the US or prefer USD billing without currency conversion:
- Storage: They offer the most NVMe storage (120GB) in the “under $5” category.
- No Contract: Unlike Hostinger, this is a standard monthly price without needing a 2-year lock-in.
3. Contabo (Cloud VPS 10) — €4.50
Contabo remains the heavy hitter for multi-threaded tasks.
- CPU: While Hetzner gives you 2 vCPUs at this level, Contabo gives you 4 vCPU cores.
- Fees: Watch out for a “Setup Fee” if you choose a month-to-month plan (usually waived on longer terms).
4. Hostinger (KVM 1) — $4.99
- Lock-in: This price is only available if you pay for 2 years upfront (~$120).
- Renewal: After the 2 years, it renews at $9.99/mo, making it significantly more expensive than Hetzner or IONOS in the long run.
Summary Recommendation
- If you need the absolute lowest price and are comfortable with IPv6: Hetzner (€3.49).
- If you need maximum storage for a low price: IONOS ($4.00).
- If you need the most CPU power for multi-tasking: Contabo (€4.50).