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Docker VPS Hosting

A KVM VPS with full root access, so Docker and Docker Compose install cleanly and your containers get the kernel features they expect.

  • Full root, real kernel access
  • Docker and Compose install cleanly
  • NVMe storage
  • Any Linux distribution you like
Docker VPS Hosting from Hostsawa
  • KVM virtualisation
  • Full root access
  • DDoS protection
  • 24/7 support

Pricing

Docker VPS Hosting plans and prices

Every plan below is live from our billing system, so what you see is what you pay. Upgrade at any time.

Starter VPS

$11.40/month

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  • 3 vCPU cores - CPU
  • 8 GB (guaranteed) - RAM - RAM
  • 75 GB NVMe or 150 GB SSD (More Storage Available) - Disk Space
  • KVM - virtualization
  • Unlimited - Bandwidth
  • Full Root - Access
  • DDOS Protection
  • 1 IPv4 Address
  • /64 Network IPv6 Address

Executive VPS

$34.50/month

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  • 8 vCPU - Cores - CPU
  • 24 GB (guaranteed) - RAM
  • 200 GB NVMe or 400 GB SSD)(More Storage Available)
  • KVM - virtualization
  • Unlimited - Bandwidth
  • Full Root - Access
  • DDOS Protection
  • 1 IPv4 Address
  • /64 Network IPv6 Address

Platinum VPS

$64.68/month

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  • 12 vCPU - Cores - CPU
  • 48 GB (guaranteed) - RAM
  • 250 GB NVMe or 500 GB SSD (More Storage Available)
  • KVM - virtualization
  • Unlimited - Bandwidth
  • Full Root - Access
  • DDOS Protection
  • 1 IPv4 Address
  • /64 Network IPv6 Address

Diamond VPS

$84.55/month

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  • 16 vCPU - Cores - CPU
  • 64 GB (guaranteed) - RAM
  • 300 GB NVMe or 600 GB SSD (More Storage Available)
  • KVM - virtualization
  • Unlimited - Bandwidth
  • Full Root - Access
  • DDOS Protection
  • 1 IPv4 Address
  • /64 Network IPv6 Address

Elite VPS

$152.46/month

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  • 18 vCPU - Cores - CPU
  • 96 GB (guaranteed) - RAM
  • 350 GB NVMe or 700 GB SSD (More Storage Available)
  • KVM - virtualization
  • Unlimited - Bandwidth
  • Full Root - Access
  • DDOS Protection
  • 1 IPv4 Address
  • /64 Network IPv6 Address

Prices are shown in US dollars and exclude any applicable tax.

Why KVM matters for containers

Docker needs kernel features — namespaces, cgroups, overlay filesystems — that container-based virtualisation often restricts. Our VPS plans are KVM, which means a real kernel of your own, so Docker, Compose and anything that builds images behave the way the documentation says they will.

You also get the resources you paid for. A KVM guest has its own reserved memory, so one busy container does not get starved because a different customer’s build is running.

A sensible container setup

  • Ubuntu 24.04 or Debian 11 as the host, both of which Docker packages officially
  • Docker Compose for anything with more than one service
  • A reverse proxy — Caddy or Nginx Proxy Manager — so several apps share port 443
  • Backup storage, added at checkout, for volumes you cannot lose

If you would rather manage containers through a web interface, Portainer runs as a container itself and takes a single command to install.

Sizing the server

Just you, or a small team

The entry VPS is enough for a single instance with a handful of users: 2 vCPU and 4 GB of RAM run most of these applications comfortably alongside a database.

A busy team or several apps

Step up a plan when you are running more than one service on the same box, or when the database grows past a few gigabytes. Memory is usually what runs out first, not CPU.

Heavy or production use

The larger plans carry enough cores and memory for production workloads, CI runners and analytics. You can move up a plan at any time without rebuilding the server.

Unmanaged by default, managed if you want it

Every VPS is unmanaged unless you say otherwise, which is what keeps the price where it is: you have root, you choose the stack, and you patch it on your schedule.

If you would rather not, add Managed at checkout and our team handles operating-system updates, monitoring and the routine problems. You can also add backup storage by the terabyte and an additional IPv4 address from the same screen.

What every Docker VPS includes

  • KVM virtualisation

    Guaranteed vCPU and memory, not shared out when a neighbour gets busy.

  • Full root access

    Install any version, any dependency, any service the application needs.

  • DDoS protection

    Attack traffic is filtered before it reaches your server, at no extra cost.

  • Help when you need it

    Support by ticket and live chat, and a managed option if you want one.

Docker VPS Hosting: frequently asked questions

Is Docker pre-installed?

No — the server arrives as a clean operating system so nothing is in your way. Installing Docker is one command from the official repository, or we can do it for you on a ticket.

How many containers can I run?

As many as the memory allows. There is no container limit from us; the practical ceiling is the RAM and storage on the plan you choose.

How much does a VPS for Docker cost?

Plans start at $11.40. Every plan above shows its cores, memory and storage with prices in US dollars, and you can switch between monthly and yearly billing.

Do you install Docker for me?

The VPS is unmanaged by default, so Docker is yours to install — it takes a few minutes on a clean server. If you would rather we did it, add the managed option at checkout or open a ticket and our team will set it up.

Which operating system should I choose?

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is the safest default and has the most documentation. Debian 11, AlmaLinux 9 and Rocky Linux 9 are there too, and all of them are selected at checkout at no extra cost.

Do I get root access?

Yes, full root. The machine is yours: install what you like, tune what you like.

Can I back it up?

Yes. Backup storage is a checkout option, priced by the terabyte, and you can add it later from the client area. Nothing is backed up automatically unless you add it.

Where are your VPS servers located?

In international data centres. There is no Kenya-located VPS and no Kenyan IP address; if your workload has to sit in a particular country we will say so plainly rather than sell you something that does not.

Ready to get started?

Order online in a few minutes, or talk to our team if you would like a recommendation first.