True KVM — Not a Container
Full hardware-isolated KVM virtualization. Install custom kernels, load modules, configure iptables freely. Not an OpenVZ shared environment.
Real KVM. Not a container. Deploy a genuine Linux & Windows virtual server with Upto 8 GB DDR5 RAM, 128 GB NVMe SSD and full root SSH access — completely free.
No throttling. No fake specs. The same infrastructure as paid plans — just with honest, transparent resource limits.
Full hardware-isolated KVM virtualization. Install custom kernels, load modules, configure iptables freely. Not an OpenVZ shared environment.
Enterprise-grade NVMe drives with RAID protection on every plan. Not SATA SSDs or spinning disks — fast IOPS for real workloads.
Complete root privileges via SSH. Run Docker, Node.js, Python, Go, Nginx, databases — any software that runs on a standard Linux server.
Ubuntu, Debian, and AlmaLinux. One-click deploy and reinstall anytime from the control panel — no support ticket needed.
Built-in network-level DDoS mitigation protects your VPS from volumetric attacks on all plans. No extra charge, no configuration needed.
Outgrow the free tier? Upgrade to paid VPS without rebuilding — data, configurations and IP addresses preserved through migration.
Compare the free VPS tier against paid plans on the same infrastructure.
| Specification | Free VPS Free | Developer VPS Paid | Managed Cloud Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| vCPU Cores | 2 vCPU (KVM) | 2–3 vCPU | 4+ vCPU |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR5 | 4–8 GB DDR5 | 16+ GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 128 GB NVMe SSD | High-IOPS NVMe | Premium NVMe RAID |
| Bandwidth | Fair-use 1 Gbit/s | Enhanced allocation | Dedicated 1 Gbit/s+ |
| IPv4 Address | 1 Dedicated IPv4 | 1 Dedicated IPv4 | Multiple IPs |
| IPv6 | Included | Included | Included |
| OS Options | Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux | Linux + Windows VPS | All OS + Custom ISO |
| Root SSH Access | Full root | Full root | Full root |
| Control Panel | Self-managed | Self-managed / cPanel | cPanel + managed |
| Backups | Manual (self-managed) | Optional automated | Daily automated |
| Uptime SLA | Best-effort | 99.5% SLA | 99.9% SLA |
| Support | Community | Standard ticket | 24/7 priority |
| DDoS Protection | Included | Included | Advanced |
| Price | $0 / free period | Low monthly rate | Custom quote |
From signup to a live Linux server in under 5 minutes. No forms. Instant Up.
Register with your email at manage.alavps.com. Verification takes under a minute.
Pick your server location, Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux) and confirm your free VPS configuration.
Your KVM virtual server provisions in 2–5 minutes. SSH credentials arrive immediately — start building right away.
A free VPS powerful enough to run real projects — not just a Hello World demo.
Host personal sites, staging environments, REST APIs and test deployments.
Learn Linux server admin, SSH, firewalls, databases, and DevOps on real infrastructure.
Run containers, Kubernetes experiments, CI/CD pipelines and microservice architectures.
Run bots 24/7 at zero cost. Perfect for community tools, automations and notification services.
Deploy Nextcloud, Ghost, Gitea, Uptime Kuma, game servers and lightweight SaaS projects.
Proof-of-concept builds, API mocking, database experiments before committing to paid infrastructure.
Real infrastructure. Real numbers. No marketing fluff.
Network uptime across all data centers
Average VPS provisioning time from signup
Server locations globally for low-latency access
True hypervisor isolation on every instance — free or paid
All plans run on the same AlaVPS infrastructure — identical hardware, identical network quality.
A real Linux virtual server for learning, testing, bots and small projects — at zero cost.
* Free period typically 1–3 months depending on capacity. Extensions and low-cost upgrades available before expiry — you'll always receive advance notice.
When your free tier needs more headroom — upgrade without rebuilding anything.
Production-grade SLAs, managed support and enterprise cloud infrastructure.
Straight answers — no vague claims or small-print surprises.
Yes — no credit card, no hidden charges. The trial instance has a promotional duration (typically 1–3 months). You'll always receive advance notice before expiry; extensions and affordable upgrades are available. You will never be charged without explicitly ordering a paid service.
2 vCPU cores (true KVM), 8 GB DDR5 RAM, 128 GB NVMe SSD, 1 Gbit/s fair-use bandwidth, 1 dedicated IPv4 + IPv6. Exact specs are shown on the provisioning form before you deploy — no surprises.
The free tier is limited to Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux) due to licensing costs. Windows VPS options are available on paid plans. See our free Windows VPS page for details.
Yes, for small sites — but there is no formal uptime SLA. For business-critical workloads we recommend upgrading to a paid plan with guaranteed resources and priority support.
Automated snapshots are reserved for paid plans. On the free tier, use rsync to a remote destination, push code to GitHub or Gitea, and sync critical files to an S3-compatible object store regularly.
Yes. Upgrades to paid VPS or cloud plans are available anytime from the client portal. In most cases, data, configurations and IP addresses are preserved through migration with minimal downtime.
Cryptocurrency mining, spam, DDoS tools, illegal content and network abuse violate our acceptable use policy and result in immediate account suspension. Legitimate development, hosting and learning uses are always welcome.
Real KVM. NVMe storage. Full root access. No credit card — ever. Deploy in under 5 minutes and start building.
No credit card · Instant activation · Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux · Full root SSH