Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
MOST POPULARBest for most users. Largest community, most tutorials, widest package support. The safe choice if you're unsure.
$ raff deploy --os ubuntu-24.04
Available versions: 20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS, 24.10, 25.04
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Linux VPS Hosting Deploy Your Distro in 55 Seconds
Run Ubuntu, Debian, Rocky Linux, or any of 9 distributions on AMD EPYC processors with NVMe SSD storage. Full root access, unmetered bandwidth, no hidden fees — starting at $8.49/mo.
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root@raff-linux:~ — why-linux-vps.sh
$ cat why-linux-vps.md
# Why Linux VPS?
A Linux VPS gives you a dedicated server environment running the operating system trusted by over 90% of the world's web infrastructure. Unlike shared hosting, you get guaranteed CPU, RAM, and storage — isolated from other users — with full root access.
Every distribution runs on AMD EPYC processors with NVMe SSD storage and DDR5 ECC memory — the same hardware class used by major cloud providers, at a fraction of the cost.
$ raff features --list
✓full-root-access✓kvm-virtualization✓ssh-key-auth✓docker-ready✓unmetered-bandwidth✓ddos-protection✓cloud-firewall✓custom-isos
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9 Distributions
Ubuntu, Debian, Rocky, Alpine, Fedora, and more
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Isolated Resources
Dedicated CPU, RAM, NVMe per server
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Bandwidth, DDoS, free backups & snapshots
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Choose Your Linux Distribution
9 distributions pre-configured and ready to deploy. Click a version to deploy instantly.
Debian 13
ROCK-SOLIDMaximum stability. Fewer updates, no surprises. The foundation Ubuntu is built on — trusted for production servers.
$ raff deploy --os debian-13
Available versions: 11, 12, 13
Rocky Linux 9
ENTERPRISERHEL-compatible, community-backed. Built for enterprise workloads that need long-term support without licensing fees.
$ raff deploy --os rocky-9
Available versions: 8, 9, 10
Alpine Linux 3.21
LIGHTWEIGHTUltra-minimal (~5MB base). Perfect for Docker containers and microservices where every megabyte matters.
$ raff deploy --os alpine-3.21
Available versions: 3.19, 3.20, 3.21
Fedora 42
CUTTING-EDGELatest packages before they hit RHEL. Great for development environments and staying on the bleeding edge.
$ raff deploy --os fedora-42
Available versions: 40, 41, 42
AlmaLinux 9
ENTERPRISE1:1 RHEL compatibility with long-term support. The go-to CentOS replacement for existing enterprise infrastructure.
$ raff deploy --os alma-9
Available versions: 8, 9, 10
openSUSE 15
STABLEYaST management tools and enterprise-grade stability. Strong in Europe and SUSE ecosystem environments.
$ raff deploy --os opensuse-15
Available versions: 15.5, 15.6
CentOS Stream 9
UPSTREAMUpstream for RHEL. Good for testing future enterprise features and development before RHEL releases.
$ raff deploy --os centos-9
Available versions: 9, 10
FreeBSD 14
UNIXNot Linux, but powerful. Native ZFS support, strong networking stack, and a different security model. For users who know exactly what they need.
$ raff deploy --os freebsd-14
Available versions: 13, 14
New to Linux? Start with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS — it has the largest community and the most documentation of any server OS.
What You Can Run on a Linux VPS
Real workloads on real plans. Tap any category to see the details.
Web Servers & WordPress
Host a WordPress site serving 50,000 monthly visitors on the $8.49 plan. Run Nginx with SSL, Caddy with auto-HTTPS, or Apache for legacy apps. Plenty of headroom for static sites, blogs, and small e-commerce stores.
Nginx · Apache · Caddy · WordPress · Let's Encrypt
Host a WordPress site serving 50,000 monthly visitors on the $8.49 plan. Run Nginx with SSL, Caddy with auto-HTTPS, or Apache for legacy apps. Plenty of headroom for static sites, blogs, and small e-commerce stores.
Nginx · Apache · Caddy · WordPress · Let's Encrypt
KVM virtualization gives you full kernel access — Docker, Podman, and k3s work out of the box. Run a multi-container stack with Docker Compose, deploy a microservice, or stand up a single-node Kubernetes cluster on Ubuntu or Alpine.
Docker · Podman · k3s · Compose · Kubernetes
Deploy a Node.js API behind Nginx with SSL, run a Laravel app with Redis caching, or host a Python FastAPI service. Perfect for staging environments, CI/CD runners, and Git self-hosting with Gitea.
Node.js · Python · Go · Laravel · Gitea
Run a managed PostgreSQL replica, host a MongoDB cluster, or deploy Redis for session storage. NVMe SSD gives you 10x the IOPS of traditional SSD VPS — fast enough for high-write workloads up to mid-scale production.
PostgreSQL · MySQL · MongoDB · Redis · MariaDB
Host Minecraft, Counter-Strike, Rust, Valheim, or Palworld servers with low-latency networking and dedicated CPU cores. The 3 Gbps unmetered bandwidth handles dozens of concurrent players without packet loss or lag spikes.
Minecraft · CS2 · Rust · Valheim · Palworld
Run your own private VPN with WireGuard or OpenVPN, set up Pi-hole for network-wide ad blocking, or deploy a self-hosted Nginx Proxy Manager. Full root access means you control every packet that flows through your server.
WireGuard · OpenVPN · Pi-hole · Caddy · NPM
Linux vs Windows VPS
Pick the right OS for your stack
Linux VPS
Best forWeb hosting, Docker, APIs, databases
- From $8.49/mo. No license fees.
- Low overhead. More CPU & RAM for apps.
- Full root via SSH. Configure anything.
- Web apps, Docker, open-source stacks.
- Smaller attack surface. Frequent updates.
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Windows VPS
Best forEnterprise apps, .NET, MSSQL, B2B software
- From $10.99/mo. 6-month license trial included.
- Higher OS overhead. GUI uses resources.
- RDP access. Some kernel changes restricted.
- Active Directory, MSSQL, .NET, IIS, B2B apps.
- Robust but more frequent patching needed.
Choose Linux for web hosting, Docker, APIs, databases, and most modern workloads. Choose Windows only if you need .NET Framework, MSSQL Server, or specific Windows-only software.
Get Your Linux Server Running in 4 Steps
From signup to SSH in under 55 seconds
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Choose Your Distribution
Pick from 9 Linux distros — Ubuntu 24.04 for most users, Debian for stability, Alpine for containers.
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Select Your Plan
Start with the $13.99/mo plan — 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB NVMe SSD. Scale up anytime.
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Connect via SSH
Use your SSH key from the dashboard, then connect from your terminal:
$ ssh root@your-server-ip
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Deploy Your App
Install Docker, set up Nginx, deploy your code. Full root access — install anything you need.
Linux cloud servers start at $8.49/mo — all plans include unmetered bandwidth, DDoS protection, and free backups & snapshots from a shared storage pool.
Scott Adams
Sep 4, 2025
"Top-Tier VM Performance with Flexible Pricing"
Raff Technologies truly delivers! The VM performance here is excellent – my websites run incredibly smoothly and the stability has been rock-solid. What I love most is the ability to easily scale up resources whenever I need to, combined with their super flexible subscription plans.
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liv
Sep 4, 2025
"Great price to performance"
I used Raff Technologies for about a month and the experience was excellent. Very easy to set up and start using, I ran a Windows server continuously without any disconnections or downtime. The pricing is fair compared to the performance and stability I received.
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Alexandre
Jun 12, 2025
"Excellent Cloud Computing Services with Outstanding Support"
The user interface is what I like most - everything is easy to navigate. The support is excellent - I can get in touch with someone in under 5 minutes. Can you imagine that kind of response time? Very satisfied with their cloud computing services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Linux VPS hosting
For most users, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS offers the best balance of ease-of-use, community support, and package availability. Choose Debian for maximum stability in production, Rocky Linux or AlmaLinux for RHEL-compatible enterprise workloads, and Alpine Linux for lightweight container environments.
Yes. All Raff Linux VPS use KVM virtualization with full kernel access, so Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes all work out of the box. Ubuntu and Debian are the most popular choices for containerized workloads.
KVM only. Every VPS runs on true hardware virtualization with dedicated resources. No overselling, no shared kernels, no restrictions on kernel modules.
Yes. Every Linux VPS comes with full root access via SSH. You can install any software, modify system configurations, and manage your server with complete control.
Yes, your data is preserved. Resize from your dashboard with a quick power-off, stop the VM, apply the new CPU, RAM, or storage, and start it again. Nothing is rebuilt and no data is lost.
Via SSH using your terminal, or through our browser-based web console. We support SSH key authentication for secure access, and everything can also be managed through our REST API.
Yes. With full root access, you can install cPanel, Plesk, Webmin, Cyberpanel, or any other control panel. Note that cPanel and Plesk require their own licenses, which are not included in the VPS plan.
They’re the same thing. A Linux VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a virtualized cloud server running Linux. We use cloud server and VPS interchangeably, both refer to dedicated, isolated resources running on shared physical hardware.
All Linux distros come with package managers. On Ubuntu/Debian: apt install nodejs python3 php. On Rocky/AlmaLinux: dnf install nodejs python3 php. For specific versions, use NodeSource, pyenv, or Remi repos. Full setup guides available in our docs.
Yes. Every Linux VPS comes with a dedicated public IPv4 address included in the price. IPv6 is also fully supported. You can add additional IPs from your dashboard if needed.
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