Configure exactly what you need. Scale up or down anytime.
Bandwidth scales with RAM. Dual-stack IPv4 + IPv6 included on every server.
Can be changed anytime from the server dashboard.
Nightly backups with 7-day retention, zero downtime
Optional. Auto-generated if left blank.
Required if no SSH key is provided.
Optional. Enables passwordless SSH login.
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Pre-select apps to auto-install after deployment. Apps run as Docker containers on your VPS. You can always install more from the App Marketplace tab after deployment.
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. More included.
| Configuration | Piedmont | DigitalOcean | Linode | AWS Lightsail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 vCPU / 2 GB / 50 GB | $11.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 2 vCPU / 4 GB / 80 GB | $21.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| 4 vCPU / 8 GB / 160 GB | $42.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $44.00 |
Competitor pricing as of March 2026. DigitalOcean Basic Droplets, Linode Shared CPU, AWS Lightsail Linux instances.
| Feature | Piedmont | DigitalOcean | Linode | AWS Lightsail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPv4 + IPv6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud Firewall | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Snapshots | Free (3) | Paid | Paid | Paid |
| Automated Backups | 10% of plan | 20-30% of plan | $2-10/mo | Paid |
| VNC Console | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| REST API | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DDoS Protection | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Annual Discount | 10% | — | — | — |
| 9 Linux Distros | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Hardware | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Human Support | ✓ | Paid | Paid | Paid |