nhdHost - VPS Hosting Comparison

We're not trying to be the biggest hosting company. We're a small team focused on doing VPS hosting well. Here's how we stack up against the larger providers—and where we think we do things differently.

Side by Side

Feature Comparison

Entry-level VPS plans compared

Feature	nhdHost	Big Cloud Providers	Budget Hosts
Starting Price	$3.29/mo	$4-6/mo	$2-4/mo
DDoS Protection	Included	Extra cost	Limited or none
Storage Type	SSD	SSD/NVMe	Often HDD
Support Response	Direct to team	Ticket queue / AI chat	Ticket queue
Support Quality	Sysadmins who built the platform	Tiered support, escalations	Often outsourced
Control Panel	Custom-built for our stack	Proprietary	Varies widely
VNC Console	Browser-based	Yes	Sometimes
Snapshots	Included	Extra cost	Varies
Firewall	Built-in management	Yes	Sometimes
Company Size	Small team, owner-operated	Large corporation	Varies

Our Strengths

Where nhdHost Stands Out

Real Human Support

When you open a ticket, you're talking to the same people who built and maintain the infrastructure. No tier-1 scripts, no bouncing between departments. We understand your technical problems because we're system administrators ourselves.

DDoS Protection Included

Many providers charge extra for DDoS mitigation or only offer it on higher tiers. We include it on every VPS because we think it should be standard. Your services stay online without surprise charges when an attack hits.

Transparent Pricing

No "introductory rates" that triple on renewal. No bandwidth overage surprises. No hidden fees for features that should be standard. The price you see is the price you pay, month after month.

Being Honest

Where Others Might Be Better

We believe in honesty. Here's where bigger providers may have advantages.

Global Presence

We have servers in two US locations (Wilmington, DE and Dallas, TX). If you need servers in Europe, Asia, or other regions, the big cloud providers have more data center options. We focus on doing our US locations well.

Ecosystem & Integrations

Large providers offer managed databases, Kubernetes, serverless functions, and dozens of add-on services. We focus on VPS hosting. If you need a full cloud ecosystem with one-click managed services, that's not our specialty.

Massive Scale

Need to spin up 50 servers in 10 seconds via API? The hyperscalers are built for that. We're great for individuals, small teams, and businesses who need reliable VPS hosting with personal support—not enterprise-scale orchestration.

Best Fit

Who nhdHost Is For

Developers

Side projects, personal apps, development environments where you want full control without complexity.

Small Businesses

Companies that need reliable hosting and appreciate being able to talk to real people when issues arise.

Game Server Hosts

Minecraft, game servers, voice chat—where DDoS protection and consistent performance matter.

Learners

Students and hobbyists learning Linux, self-hosting, or system administration with affordable entry points.

How nhdHost Compares