Overview
ReliableSite, founded in 2006 and headquartered in the United States, is an established hosting provider focused on cloud servers and dedicated server rental, known for "high specs at low prices." Dedicated servers start at $19/month, every plan includes free DDoS protection and unmetered bandwidth, and data centers operate in New York, Miami, Seattle and Los Angeles.
Rather than wrapping services in a complex cloud platform, ReliableSite concentrates its budget on hardware and bandwidth, making it a strong fit for teams with Linux administration skills and a focus on cost per unit. For workloads that need bulk overseas servers or high-traffic sites, it is a compelling option to evaluate. To understand how it compares with bare metal and cloud, see VPS vs dedicated server comparison.
Key Strengths
- High specs at low prices: Dedicated servers start at $19/month, with comparable CPU and memory configurations typically priced 30%-50% below mainstream providers. E5-class machines with large memory are often under $50/month during promotions, ideal for budget-sensitive workloads.
- Free DDoS protection: Every plan includes 10-20Gbps-level DDoS protection at no extra cost. Use the DDoS-protected server buying guide to size your protection needs.
- Unmetered bandwidth: 100Mbps unmetered traffic is standard, with 1Gbps/10Gbps high-speed network options, suiting video, download and game server workloads without overage fees.
- 24-hour provisioning: Servers are delivered within 24 hours of ordering, often faster, so you can go live quickly with automation tooling.
- Multiple US data centers: Choose from New York, Miami, Seattle and Los Angeles, and pair with CDN acceleration to optimize North American access.
Product Ecosystem
Dedicated Servers
The core product line offers the full Xeon range (E3, E5) with selectable CPU, memory, storage (HDD/SSD/NVMe) and bandwidth for databases, application services and game servers. KVM/IPMI remote management lets you install any operating system image.
Cloud VPS
KVM-based VPS plans offer flexible configurations that scale on demand, suitable for small and medium cloud server configuration use cases, maintaining the same low-price strategy.
Managed and Value-Added Services
Basic DDoS scrubbing, extra IPs and backup services are available, complementing a cloud server backup strategy for complete data protection.
Limitations
- North America-focused data centers: Latency is higher for Asian and European users and international bandwidth is average. For Asia-Pacific audiences, pair with CDN acceleration or choose a regional provider.
- Inconsistent support: Ticket response times fluctuate and can take hours during peak periods, with no 24/7 phone support, so plan ahead for time-sensitive incidents.
- Limited add-on services: Focused on bare metal and VPS, it lacks managed databases, object storage and load balancers, so complex architectures require self-managed tooling. See bare metal vs cloud comparison to weigh the trade-offs.
Use Cases
- High-traffic overseas sites (recommendation ★★★★★): Unmetered bandwidth plus free DDoS protection, combined with CDN acceleration, supports large traffic volumes.
- Budget-sensitive medium and large businesses (recommendation ★★★★): Dedicated servers from $19/month help control unit cost when deploying at scale.
- Game servers and download sites (recommendation ★★★★): High bandwidth, low-latency data centers and large-memory machines suit gaming workloads.
- Asia/Europe-centric audiences (recommendation ★★): Cross-ocean latency is high from North America; consider Vultr and other multi-region providers.
Pricing
| Model / Config | Monthly (promo) | Key Specs |
|---|---|---|
| E3-1230 dedicated | from $19 | 4 cores / 16GB / 1TB HDD / 100Mbps unmetered |
| E5-1650v4 dedicated | from $29 | 6 cores / 32GB / 2TB HDD / 1Gbps |
| High-spec dual E5 | from $50 | dual E5 / 64GB+ / NVMe SSD optional |
| Cloud VPS | from $3 | pay per config, KVM |
Note: Prices above are promotional; check the official site for renewal rates and first-month offers.
FAQ
- What kind of users is ReliableSite for? Teams with Linux administration skills, a US-centric audience and a focus on value. For zero-ops managed hosting, consider RoseHosting and other fully managed providers.
- Is free DDoS protection included? Yes. All dedicated and VPS plans include free DDoS protection (10-20Gbps level); see the DDoS-protected server guide for sizing.
- Are there Asian data centers? No, data centers are concentrated in the US. For Asia-Pacific users, pair with CDN acceleration or choose providers with Singapore or Japan nodes.
- How fast is provisioning? Usually within 24 hours, often faster; promo models may require manual configuration confirmation. See server maintenance tips.
- Is there a refund policy? A 7-day refund policy (prorated for used time) applies; refer to the official terms of service. See cloud provider promotions guide.