RHEL compatibility
ABI-compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Most certified software, vendor RPMs and middleware run on AlmaLinux without modifications.
AlmaLinux VPS
AlmaLinux VPS, RHEL-compatible.
Our AlmaLinux VPS is a fully customizable RHEL-compatible server. Choose AlmaLinux 10, 9 or 8 on a high-spec AMD EPYC Genoa processor with NVMe RAID10 storage and ECC memory to maximize performance.
First month $1, then the normal monthly price. One per customer.
This is ABI-compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and is governed by a non-profit Foundation (the AlmaLinux Foundation) with 10 years of security maintenance per major release.
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AlmaLinux VPS plans and prices
Software Freedom Day: your server, your kernel, your rules. 10% off every month for as long as you keep your server.FREEDOMStart a VPS with this code
1:2 to 1:4Shared vCPU on EPYC Milan, capped at one to four shares per node, with the node headroom left unsold.
| Plan | vCPU | Memory | NVMe | Traffic | Monthly | 1 year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | |||||||
| S-2Standard | 1vCPU | 2 GBMemory | 30 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $7.99/moFirst month $1 | $7.19/mo on 1 year | Start for $1 |
| S-4Standard | 2vCPU | 4 GBMemory | 60 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $13.99/moFirst month $1 | $12.59/mo on 1 year | Start for $1 |
| S-8Standard | 3vCPU | 8 GBMemory | 120 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $24.99/moFirst month $1 | $22.49/mo on 1 year | Start for $1 |
| S-16Standard | 4vCPU | 16 GBMemory | 240 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $44.99/moFirst month $1 | $40.49/mo on 1 year | Start for $1 |
| S-32Standard | 8vCPU | 32 GBMemory | 480 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $84.99/moFirst month $1 | $76.49/mo on 1 year | Start for $1 |
| S-64Standard | 16vCPU | 64 GBMemory | 720 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $159.99/moFirst month $1 | $143.99/mo on 1 year | Start for $1 |
| Dedicated CPU | |||||||
| D-4Dedicated | 1vCPU | 4 GBMemory | 45 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $37.00/moFirst month $1 | $31.45/mo on 1 year | Start for $1 |
| D-8Dedicated | 4vCPU | 8 GBMemory | 90 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $69.00/moFirst month $1 | $58.65/mo on 1 year | Start for $1 |
| D-16Dedicated | 4vCPU | 16 GBMemory | 160 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $118.00/moFirst month $1 | $100.30/mo on 1 year | Start for $1 |
| D-32Dedicated | 6vCPU | 32 GBMemory | 220 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $215.00/mo | $182.75/mo on 1 year | Deploy D-32 |
| D-64Dedicated | 10vCPU | 64 GBMemory | 400 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $377.00/mo | $320.45/mo on 1 year | Deploy D-64 |
| High Memory | |||||||
| H-64High Memory | 8vCPU | 64 GBMemory | 480 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $249.00/mo | $211.65/mo on 1 year | Deploy H-64 |
| H-128High Memory | 16vCPU | 128 GBMemory | 960 GBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $459.00/mo | $390.15/mo on 1 year | Deploy H-128 |
| H-192High Memory | 24vCPU | 192 GBMemory | 1.4 TBNVMe RAID10 | UnlimitedTraffic | $669.00/mo | $568.65/mo on 1 year | Deploy H-192 |
Prices in USD. Code FREEDOM gives 10% off every month for as long as you keep your server, on monthly and yearly terms.
Why AlmaLinux for production estates.
AlmaLinux for production environments on BuyVPS. For most organizations looking for a supported platform alternative to CentOS Linux AlmaLinux is the first candidate to consider for use on production estates in development by the team at BuyVPS.
Available right now.
AlmaLinux 10.1, 9.7 and 8.10 are in the panel. Each major release follows the ten-year RHEL lifecycle.
AlmaLinux 10
Current major release
Active support followed by maintenance updates until May 2035. Kernel 6.12, matching RHEL 10.
AlmaLinux 9
9.7 in the panel
Maintenance updates until May 2032. Kernel 5.14, matching RHEL 9.
AlmaLinux 8
Cerulean Leopard (8.10)
The final 8.x release, with security updates until May 2029. Kernel 4.18, matching RHEL 8.
Common production workloads on AlmaLinux.
Where AlmaLinux fits: enterprise stacks, control panels, regulated environments, RHEL-certified middleware.
NVMe RAID10 and EPYC, in numbers.
a Dedicated CPU instance in Amsterdam (4 pinned EPYC Genoa cores, 8 GB DDR5 ECC memory, NVMe RAID10) the results for this configuration are the median of 5 runs, full details and raw public Geekbench URLs are available on the benchmarks page.
Everything you need to operate it.
The control panel and the API for the control panel of everything you need to operate the VPS, without a support ticket.
- Reboot, shutdown, force-reset
- Reboot, shutdown or hard-reset a VPS from the control panel or the API. Also, force-reset a VPS that is unresponsive and shut it down using ACPI power down command when it is operational.
- Reinstall any supported OS
- Delete any existing VPS disk(s) and within a minute provision a new server from scratch, with the SSH key for that new server automatically logged in via Cloud-Init on the first boot of that new server.
- Rescue mode
- Boot up the Recovery Mode environment (with the server's disks mounted), and from there you'll be able to correct file system problems, change the root password, fix your initramfs, etc.
- Custom ISO upload
- Upload a 64-bit Linux ISO to a VPS and install from the HTML5 console using the uploaded ISO to install.
- HTML5 console
- Console with HTML5 interface (browser-based) for SSH access when SSH has been misconfigured.
- Reverse DNS (PTR)
- Create IPv4 and IPv6 PTR records for your server from the control panel.
- SSH key management
- Attach your existing SSH key(s) to newly provisioned servers. They will automatically be injected via Cloud-Init on the first boot of your new server.
- REST API
- Deploy, resize, power-cycle and snapshot servers through a full REST API that also covers volumes, backups, ISO uploads, firewall rules, SSH keys and recipes. Generate API credentials and drive everything from Terraform, Ansible or your own CI/CD pipeline.
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Common questions
FAQ about running AlmaLinux on BuyVPS.
A simple FAQ for AlmaLinux on BuyVPS. FAQ about running AlmaLinux on BuyVPS. Questions about AlmaLinux plans, deploying an AlmaLinux server, AlmaLinux support for AlmaLinux and AlmaLinux admin.
FAQ
Common questions
Which AlmaLinux version do you support in the panel?
AlmaLinux 9. The image deploys in under a minute via Cloud-Init.
Is AlmaLinux 1:1 compatible with RHEL?
ABI-compatible. Most RHEL packages and certified third-party software run on AlmaLinux without modification.
Can I run cPanel or Plesk on AlmaLinux?
Yes. cPanel officially supports AlmaLinux 9 and Plesk Obsidian runs without changes.
Is SELinux enabled by default?
Yes, in enforcing mode. We do not change the RHEL default. Switch to permissive only if your workload truly needs it.
Which package manager does AlmaLinux use?
dnf for everything, with yum as a compatibility wrapper. The workflow matches RHEL exactly.
Do RHEL vendor kernel modules work on AlmaLinux?
Most do, due to ABI compatibility. Validate each vendor driver individually against your version.
Can I migrate from CentOS Linux 7 or 8 to AlmaLinux?
Yes. The almalinux-deploy migration script converts a running system in place. Snapshot first.
What is the difference between AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux?
Both are RHEL clones with similar workloads. AlmaLinux targets ABI compatibility and is governed by the AlmaLinux Foundation. Rocky targets bug-for-bug parity and is led by the original CentOS founder.
Ready to deploy
Deploy AlmaLinux on a measured VPS
From $6.79/mo on a 2-year term, no setup fee. Paste this cloud-init to boot hardened in one step:
#cloud-config
package_update: true
packages: [ufw, fail2ban]
runcmd:
- ufw allow OpenSSH
- ufw --force enable
- systemctl enable --now fail2ban30-day performance guarantee. Not satisfied? Full refund, no admin fee. How it works