Managed VPS hosting: your server, run by our team.
A KVM server with NVMe storage where our team handles operating system updates, security hardening and monitoring. For businesses and agencies that want a VPS without hiring a sysadmin.
from $19.99/mo on a 3 year term
Managed VPS plans and prices
serverserv Managed VPS comes in 4 plans, from Managed VPS 1 (1 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB NVMe) to Managed VPS 4 (8 vCPU, 32 GB RAM, 400 GB NVMe). Prices start at $27.99 a month billed monthly, or $19.99 a month on a 3-year term, and your price is locked in for the whole term. Monthly billing adds a one-off $10 setup fee; 1 to 3 year terms have none. Pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal. It suits small businesses, agencies and founders who need more than shared hosting but do not want to run a Linux server themselves.
Pick a term to see your price. Longer terms cost less per month. Prices in USD.
Managed VPS
| Plan | What you get | 3 years | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managed VPS 1 | 1 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB NVMe, 4 TB bandwidth, Fully managed by our team | $19.99/mo | $27.99/mo |
| Managed VPS 2 | 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB NVMe, 8 TB bandwidth, Fully managed by our team | $30.99/mo | $42.99/mo |
| Managed VPS 3 | 4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 200 GB NVMe, 15 TB bandwidth, Fully managed by our team | $49.99/mo | $69.99/mo |
| Managed VPS 4 | 8 vCPU, 32 GB RAM, 400 GB NVMe, 40 TB bandwidth, Fully managed by our team | $86.49/mo | $119.99/mo |
What our team does on every Managed VPS
Operating system updates
Our team applies operating system updates to your server, so you are not patching it yourself.
Security hardening
We harden the server and set up the firewall as part of the service.
Server monitoring
Monitoring of your server is part of every Managed VPS plan.
Help with software
Ask our team by support ticket to install or configure software on your server.
NVMe on KVM
The same KVM servers as our Linux VPS range, from 1 vCPU, 4 GB RAM and 50 GB NVMe up to 8 vCPU, 32 GB RAM and 400 GB NVMe.
No renewal surprises
Plans renew at the price you paid. The one-off $10 setup fee applies to monthly billing only, not to 1, 2 or 3 year terms.
Who uses a managed VPS
Which Managed VPS plan do I need?
Not sure which size fits? Tell us about your project in a ticket, or read how much RAM and CPU a VPS needs.
What does managed mean at serverserv?
On a Managed VPS, our team looks after the server so you can work on your website or app. It runs on the same KVM servers with NVMe storage as our Linux KVM VPS range, with the server administration done for you.
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What our team handles:
- Operating system updates.
- Security hardening and firewall setup.
- Monitoring of your server.
- Help installing and configuring software on your server, requested by support ticket.
What stays with you: your website or application code, its content and data, and decisions about what runs on the server.
Some items depend on the project, such as backups, a control panel or moving an existing site. They are not listed in the plan specs, so open a ticket before you order and we will confirm what fits. The full scope of the managed service is set out in our service terms.
Is a managed VPS worth it?
A managed VPS is worth it when your time, or the cost of a freelance sysadmin, is worth more than the price difference. At serverserv that difference is easy to see, because Managed VPS 1 and KVM 1 have the same 1 vCPU, 4 GB RAM and 50 GB NVMe.
- KVM 1, unmanaged: $14.99 a month, or $10.49 a month on a 3 year term.
- Managed VPS 1: $27.99 a month plus a one-off $10 setup fee, or $19.99 a month on a 3 year term with no setup fee.
That is $13 a month on monthly billing, or $9.50 a month on 3 years, for our team to keep the system updated, hardened and monitored. That is often less than one hour of a freelance sysadmin's time.
Choose the unmanaged Linux KVM VPS if you are comfortable with SSH, firewalls and Linux updates. Choose Managed VPS if you run a business website, shop or app and want the server side handled. If you only run one or two ordinary websites, web hosting may be all you need. Our guide to managed vs unmanaged VPS goes into more detail.
Managed vs unmanaged VPS: who does what
Managed VPS and our unmanaged Linux KVM VPS run on the same kind of KVM server. The difference is who looks after it.
| Task | Managed VPS | Unmanaged Linux KVM VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Server hardware, power and network | serverserv | serverserv |
| Operating system updates | Our team | You |
| Security hardening and firewall | Our team | You |
| Server monitoring | Our team | You |
| Installing and configuring software | You ask, our team helps | You |
| Your website or app code, content and data | You | You |
| Root access | Ask our team when you order | Full root from the start |
| Skills needed | None for the server | Linux and SSH |
| Monthly price from | $27.99 plus $10 setup | $8.99 |
| 3 year price from (per month) | $19.99, no setup fee | $6.29 |
How to order Managed VPS
Pick a plan and term
Choose monthly or a 1 to 3 year term and press Order.
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Create your account and pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal.
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Your login details arrive by email and in your client area.
Managed VPS questions, answered
What does managed include?
Our team handles operating system updates, security hardening and firewall setup, monitoring, and help installing or configuring software on your server. The full scope is in our service terms.
Do I still get root access?
Tell our team when you order if you need root access. On managed plans we keep the server secure and up to date for you, so we will agree access with you for your project.
Are backups or a control panel included?
Backups and control panels are not listed in the plan specs. Open a ticket before you order and we will confirm what is available for your project.
Can you move my website from another host?
Yes, we can help. Open a ticket and tell us where your site is hosted now; our team will tell you the steps for your site.
Is there a setup fee?
There is a one-off $10 setup fee on monthly billing only. There is no setup fee on 1, 2 or 3 year terms.
Does the price go up when I renew?
No. Your Managed VPS renews for the same term at the price you paid. If a price ever has to change, we email you at least 30 days before renewal and you can cancel first.
Can I upgrade my Managed VPS later?
Yes. Request an upgrade from your client area, up to Managed VPS 4 with 8 vCPU and 32 GB RAM.
How can I pay?
You can pay by Visa, Mastercard or Amex, Apple Pay or Google Pay (all through Stripe) or PayPal. Prices are in USD.
How soon is my server ready?
Your Managed VPS is set up after payment, and the access details are emailed to you and shown in your client area.
What if I want a refund?
You can get your money back within 14 days on your first order. Domains, software licences and setup fees aren't included. Other payments for active services follow our refund policy.
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