Service Overview
BuyVM is known for ultra-low pricing and unmetered bandwidth. Offers KVM VPS and block storage with nodes in Las Vegas, New York, and Luxembourg.
Key Advantages
- Unmetered Bandwidth：All VPS plans include unmetered bandwidth on 1Gbps ports. No overage charges for high-traffic use.
- Extremely Low Pricing：From $3.50/month for VPS. Add 256GB block storage for just $1.25/month.
- High Freedom：Allowed to run Tor nodes, seedboxes, and other legal high-traffic applications. Very permissive.
- Flexible Block Storage：Independent block storage can be attached to any VPS for scalable storage.
Limitations
- Few Data Centers：Only 3 US cities + Luxembourg. Limited global coverage.
- Average CPU：Older E3/E5 CPUs with single-core performance trailing newer processors.
- Basic Console：Management interface is functional but lacks advanced features.
Recommended Scenarios
- High-Bandwidth Apps（★★★★★）：Unmetered bandwidth ideal for streaming, backups, and bandwidth-heavy workloads.
- Ultra Budget（★★★★★）：$3.50/mo + $1.25 block storage. Incredible value for budget-conscious users.
- CPU-Intensive Tasks（★★）：CPU performance is limited. Not suitable for compute-heavy workloads.
Pricing
| Plan | Spec | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1G | 1-core, 1GB, 1Gbps | $3.50/mo |
| 2G | 1-core, 2GB, 1Gbps | $7/mo |
| Block 256GB | - | $1.25/mo |
FAQ
- Is it really unmetered? Yes. Unmetered bandwidth on all plans. Abuse and illegal content are prohibited.
- Best use cases? Backup mirrors, video streaming, seedboxes, Tor nodes, personal VPNs.
- Chinese UI? English only.