Vultr VX1™
Cloud Compute
Optimized Cloud Compute
Dedicated CPU

The best price-performance for cloud-native workloads

Vultr VX1™ Cloud Compute delivers capable virtual machines with market-leading price-performance and low cost — up to 33% more cost-effective per vCPU, with up to 77% greater performance per dollar compared to leading price-performance optimized hyperscaler cloud compute offerings. Powered by trusted and powerful latest-generation data center CPUs, Vultr VX1 CPU plans deliver dedicated resources for cost-optimized workloads. General Purpose and Memory Optimized plans are available for workloads requiring typical and increased-memory resource allocations, with options for enhanced performance.
Ideal for:

  • App- and web-tier applications (web serving, enterprise apps, analytics)
  • Data-tier applications (databases, caches)
Starting at $175.20/month

Power your business with frictionless access to high-performance, scalable, global cloud compute

Vultr Cloud Compute puts global developers and businesses in the driver’s seat, providing on-demand enterprise-grade cloud computing at industry-leading price-to-performance. Easily deploy and scale shared or dedicated virtual machines (VMs) and bare metal across six continents, paying only for what you use.

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Develop, deploy, and optimize

Cloud-native applications that run every aspect of your business

Instantly discover the applications and services for your business in Vultr Marketplace

Harness a wide variety of plug-and-play SaaS applications to make developing and deploying your cloud applications easier.

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Find the containerized services you need in Vultr Container Registry

Build a library of models from public images that can be synced and deployed worldwide. Pull containers from Docker Hub with the Docker Hub proxy cache for rapid deployment.

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Draw on services from our partners to deploy and optimize your cloud applications

Vultr's strategic partnerships with leading IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS providers empower customers to build enterprise-grade cloud solutions without the cost, complexity, or lock-in of hyperscalers.

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Develop locally,
deploy globally®

32 cloud data center regions

Amsterdam NL
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Atlanta, GA US
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Bangalore IN
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Deploy anything
in seconds

Spin up a new instance with your preferred operating system, Vultr Marketplace application, or a custom ISO in just seconds.

Built for business

Schedule automatic backups, create server snapshots, set up flexible networking, and secure compute instances with on-demand firewall protection.

API and Terraform

Use our API or Terraform provider to quickly create and control your instances.

Global content delivery

Accelerate and secure your content across six continents with Vultr CDN, delivering unmatched speed and accessibility.

DDoS protection

Our DDoS mitigation system offers protection against layer 3 and layer 4 network attacks.

Bring your own IP space

BGP announcement of your IP space is available in any of Vultr’s worldwide cloud data center locations.

Build a composable cloud with best-in-class infrastructure components and services from Vultr and our partners.

From the infrastructure layer to the platform layer to the application layer, a composable approach gives you ultimate flexibility to assemble the right cloud stack to power your business.

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Additional resources

Review our FAQ and Vultr Cloud Compute Doc for more information.

FAQ

What are the benefits of using Vultr Cloud Compute?

  • • Scalability: Increase or decrease resources instantly based on demand.
  • • Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go pricing eliminates the need for upfront hardware costs.
  • • Global Reach: Deploy instances in multiple data centers worldwide.
  • • High Performance: Optimized for speed, security, and workload flexibility.
  • • Price to Performance: Affordable solutions for demanding workloads.

What workloads are best suited for Vultr Cloud Compute?

Vultr Cloud Compute is ideal for:

  • • Web applications and APIs
  • • Development and testing environments
  • • Machine learning and AI workloads
  • • E-commerce and SaaS applications
  • • Gaming servers and content delivery

How quickly can I deploy a Vultr Cloud Compute instance?

Vultr Cloud Compute can be deployed in seconds, allowing users to launch instances instantly from a user-friendly control panel or API.

Is Vultr Cloud Compute secure?

Yes, Vultr Cloud Compute instances are hosted in secure data centers with built-in DDoS protection, network security, and customizable firewall settings.

Can I upgrade my Cloud Compute instance later?

Yes, Vultr allows users to scale resources up or down based on their needs, ensuring flexibility and cost efficiency.

What is the difference between Vultr Cloud Compute and Dedicated Servers?

Vultr Cloud Compute provides virtualized environments with flexible scaling, whereas Dedicated Servers offer single-tenant physical hardware with no resource sharing.

How does Vultr Cloud Compute support horizontal scaling in distributed architectures?

Vultr Cloud Compute enables horizontal scaling by allowing users to deploy and orchestrate multiple instances across global data centers rapidly. With integrated support for container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and compatibility with Terraform, users can automate scale-out strategies to handle fluctuating workloads or implement high-availability distributed systems.

What are the best practices for cost optimization when using Vultr Cloud Compute for variable workloads?

To optimize costs, developers can use smaller instances for baseline workloads and scale up during traffic spikes using Vultr’s hourly billing model. Pairing Cloud Compute with Object Storage or Load Balancers helps offload persistent data and distribute traffic efficiently. Additionally, deploying workloads in cost-effective regions and using reserved or long-term instances can further reduce spend.

How does Vultr’s Cloud Compute performance compare across its different CPU architectures?

Vultr Cloud Compute offers both Intel and AMD-based virtual machines. For compute-intensive tasks like compiling, ML inference, or database operations, AMD EPYC-based instances deliver higher core performance and memory bandwidth. At the same time, Intel-based VMs are ideal for legacy application compatibility and mixed-use workloads. Benchmarking tools like Geekbench or sysbench can help determine the best architecture for specific performance goals.

How can Cloud Compute be integrated into a hybrid cloud architecture using Vultr?

Vultr Cloud Compute can act as the cloud extension of an on-premises data center by securely connecting environments using VPN or private networking. APIs and CLI tools allow DevOps teams to script deployments and synchronize workloads. For hybrid models, users often pair Vultr Cloud Compute with edge services, centralized logging, and backup strategies to unify infrastructure management across cloud and on-premises.

What are the benefits of using Vultr Cloud Compute?

  • • Scalability: Increase or decrease resources instantly based on demand.
  • • Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go pricing eliminates the need for upfront hardware costs.
  • • Global Reach: Deploy instances in multiple data centers worldwide.
  • • High Performance: Optimized for speed, security, and workload flexibility.
  • • Price to Performance: Affordable solutions for demanding workloads.

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High performance,
low price

Cloud Compute instances run on best-in-class, shared AMD and Intel CPUs. With an optional upgrade to NVMe SSD, you can get incredible performance at an unbeatable price starting at just $5/month.

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