BuildWhat this video covers
A cheap VPS for n8n, AI agents or your own apps: we compared real VPS prices with the renewal, and explain unmanaged vs managed so you do not buy a server you cannot run.
Note: the 20% code mentioned in this video has been retired. The current coupon is LEARN2EARN, which took Hostinger Unlimited to $3.14/mo on 48 months ($150.77) in our cart.
Key numbers
- Hostinger KVM 1: 1 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB NVMe for $6.49/mo on 24 months ($155.76), renews at $11.99/mo. About $5.84/mo with LEARN2EARN.
- hosting.com unmanaged VPS: 2 cores, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB NVMe for $6.49/mo on 3 years, renews at $19/mo; you set up everything yourself.
- hosting.com Managed cPanel VPS: from $23.20/mo on 1 year, renews at $58/mo.
- ChemiCloud managed Cloud 1: $54.95/mo on the yearly plan.
US cart prices in USD, before tax, checked October 22-27, 2026. Prices change by country and during sales.
Hostinger KVM plans (24-month term).
Pick a location and an app template such as n8n.
Chapters
- 0:00 Cheap VPS: what you need
- 0:16 The short answer
- 0:31 Unmanaged vs managed
- 0:44 Hostinger KVM 1 + 20% code + setup
- 1:13 hosting.com unmanaged
- 1:30 hosting.com managed
- 1:44 ChemiCloud
- 2:02 Who each one is for
- 2:17 My pick
Compare at a glance
| VPS | Type | Specs | First term | Renews at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger KVM 1 | Unmanaged (with app templates like n8n) | 1 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB NVMe | $6.49/mo on 24 months ($155.76) | $11.99/mo |
| hosting.com unmanaged 4 GB | Unmanaged | 2 cores, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB NVMe | $6.49/mo on 3 years ($233.64) | $19/mo |
| hosting.com Managed cPanel | Managed + cPanel | 4 GB RAM | $23.20/mo on 1 year | $58/mo |
| ChemiCloud Cloud 1 | Managed | Cloud VPS | $54.95/mo, yearly plan | — |
👉 Check Hostinger KVM plans · hosting.com unmanaged VPS
The same 4 years, side by side
Intro prices hide the renewal. Here is what four years cost at the prices we saw in the cart (US, USD, before tax):
- Hostinger KVM 1: $155.76 for the first 24 months + 24 × $11.99 ($287.76) = about $444 (about $428 with LEARN2EARN on the first term).
- hosting.com unmanaged 4 GB: $233.64 for 3 years + 12 × $19 ($228) = about $462.
- hosting.com Managed cPanel: $278.40 for year one + 36 × $58 ($2,088) = about $2,366.
- ChemiCloud Cloud 1: 48 × $54.95 = about $2,638, if the yearly price stays the same.
Our hosting cost calculator does the same math for shared hosting plans.
Which one should you pick?
- You want n8n or an AI agent running 24/7 and you are fine following a tutorial: Hostinger KVM 1. It has a one-click n8n template, and it is the cheapest over four years. See KVM plans (add LEARN2EARN in the cart).
- You want more cores for the same intro price and you know Linux: hosting.com unmanaged. Plan for the $19/mo renewal from year four.
- You do not want to manage a server and you need cPanel: hosting.com Managed cPanel VPS. See managed VPS
- You want managed cloud hosting with hands-on support and budget is not the issue: ChemiCloud Cloud 1.
- You only need a website or WordPress: skip the VPS. Shared hosting is cheaper and easier; see Hostinger Premium vs Unlimited.
FAQ
Is 4 GB RAM enough for n8n?
For one person running a few workflows, yes. We run a Telegram AI bot on n8n on a KVM 1 plan. Heavy workflows with many executions at the same time need more RAM. The details are in Which Hostinger KVM plan for n8n.
What does "unmanaged" mean?
The host keeps the hardware running, but you install, update and secure the software yourself. Managed plans do that work for you, which is why they cost several times more.
Can I move from shared hosting to a VPS later?
Yes. Back up your site and database, set up the VPS, restore, and point the domain. Start with shared hosting if you are not sure you need a VPS.
