RackNerd
TL;DR
RackNerd focuses on budget annual VPS deals across US locations—popular for homelab, testing, and low-cost hosting projects.
- Starting Price
- $10.98 /yr
- Best For
- Budget hosting, Homelab, Side projects
- Payment Methods
- PayPalCredit CardCrypto
Provider Overview
RackNerd is a well-known VPS provider with multiple locations and route options—suitable for hosting, relay nodes, and everyday workloads.
Budget US annual VPS plans for low-cost projects and homelab setups.
Key Features
US Optimized Routes
Budget-friendly routes for North America traffic.
Multiple Locations
Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, and more US POPs.
Instant Setup
Quick activation after annual plan purchase.
Full Root Access
Run panels, VPNs, and lightweight apps easily.
KVM Virtualization
Entry plans for storage and relay workloads.
Data Center Locations
Los Angeles, US
Dallas, US
Chicago, US
San Jose, US
Pricing & Plans
Network Performance
Review Snapshot
Average Latency
198 ms
Uptime Estimate
99.90%
Packet Loss
0.8%
Download Speed
520 Mbps
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Direct SoftBank ingress with CN2 GIA return—low latency and stable peak-hour performance.
Editorial review metrics only—no live monitoring or status dashboards.
Payment Methods
PayPal, credit card, and crypto options may vary by account region.
Refund Policy
Refund policy varies by promotion—check terms before purchase
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Latest Deals
RackNerd Annual Special
Low-cost US annual VPS for testing environments and side projects.
Expires on
2026-10-31
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