HostingSource VPS-I, $ 5.00/mo. on Linux/Windows VPS

VPS-I has been updated on August 18, 2025 (added December 1, 2014), Aggregate Rating (9.55 out of 10 from 74 reviews)

💪 CPU/Cores :	1 vCPU (AMD EPYC)
🔋 RAM :	2000 MB
🔌 Hosted domains :	unlimited
🆓 free domains :	0
📌 Dedicated IPs :	0
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPal
🔧 Category :	BackupSelf ManagedDDoS Protection
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-FreeLive ChatAvailable 24/7
🌏 Server Locations :	United States
⚑ Targeting :	US
💰 Money-back guarantee :	14 days
🚀 Uptime :	99.99 %

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📄 Editorial Review

HostingSource is a privately held US hosting and managed IT company operating since 2006. The business is headquartered in New York and is led by owner and CEO Ron Sznol. Its technical experience covers web hosting, virtualized servers, dedicated infrastructure, private cloud platforms, cybersecurity, backup systems, disaster recovery, and business IT management.

The company operates through the names HostingSource, Inc. and Hosting Source LLC. Hosting Source LLC appears as the contracting entity in the Terms of Service, so business customers should verify the exact legal company name included on their quotation, invoice, and service agreement.

HostingSource offers a much broader portfolio than a conventional shared hosting provider. Its services include Linux Hosting, Windows Hosting, VPS, Windows VPS, Forex VPS, Business Cloud Servers, Dedicated Servers, Dynamic Dedicated Servers, Storage Servers, GPU Servers, Dedicated Mac Servers, Private Cloud, and Managed IT Services. Domain registration, SSL certificates, software licensing, server administration, backups, migrations, security services, and commercial hosting control panels are available with selected plans or as additional services.

Linux shared hosting uses cPanel/WHM, while Windows hosting uses Plesk. The hosting packages include SSD storage, free SSL certificates, daily backups, email accounts, databases, data transfer, domain management, and support for multiple websites on the appropriate plans. Linux accounts support PHP, CGI, Perl, MySQL, and MariaDB, while Windows accounts support ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Server technologies.

A website builder and automated application installer simplify the creation of blogs, company websites, WordPress installations, smaller online stores, and personal projects. Customers can manage email accounts, databases, domains, applications, SSL certificates, files, and backups without directly administering the underlying server.

The VPS Hosting range supports Linux and Windows, full root or administrator access, dedicated IP addresses, SSD or NVMe storage, snapshots, daily and weekly backups, firewall protection, antivirus options, DDoS mitigation, and unmetered data transfer. Operating-system choices include AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, FreeBSD, Windows Server editions from 2012 through 2025, and Windows 10 or Windows 11 for suitable remote-desktop configurations.

Windows VPS plans are suitable for Remote Desktop access, Microsoft applications, accounting software, hosted desktops, development environments, databases, and other business workloads. Customers receive administrator-level access and can install compatible third-party applications according to the resources of their chosen server.

The Forex VPS range is intended for trading applications that require continuous operation and low-latency connectivity. It supports platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, JForex, NinjaTrader, TradeStation, Interactive Brokers, and MultiCharts. These systems include Windows or Linux options, dedicated IP addresses, backups, remote access, and technical assistance around the clock.

Business cloud servers are designed for corporate websites, online stores, databases, business applications, and resource-intensive services. Higher configurations use AMD EPYC processors, substantial RAM allocations, and SSD or NVMe storage. Some systems include 128 GB or 256 GB RAM and multiple storage devices for improved capacity, redundancy, or performance.

Private cloud deployments are available with Proxmox or Microsoft Hyper-V. These environments can include dedicated hardware, isolated computing resources, high-availability architecture, redundant components, centralized administration, backup services, and expandable processor, memory, and storage capacity.

Infrastructure can be configured for projects involving ISO 27001, SSAE 16, SOC I/II, PCI, HIPAA, or PCI DSS controls. Organizations working with regulated or sensitive information should confirm the precise certification scope, audit documentation, contractual responsibilities, and compliance features attached to the selected environment.

The dedicated server portfolio includes Intel Xeon, AMD Ryzen, and AMD EPYC systems. Customers can choose conventional dedicated machines, flexible dynamic configurations, high-capacity storage servers, and fully managed deployments. Common features include full root access, unmetered bandwidth, DDoS protection, hardware monitoring, backups, migration assistance, and optional Windows Server or commercial control-panel licenses.

The GPU Server range is suitable for artificial intelligence, machine learning, rendering, analytics, scientific computing, and other GPU-accelerated workloads. Available configurations combine NVIDIA RTX graphics processors with AMD EPYC CPUs, large memory allocations, and RAID-protected NVMe storage. Certain GPU configurations overlap across the pricing tables, so the exact GPU model, graphics memory, processor, RAM, and disk arrangement should be confirmed before ordering.

Dedicated Mac systems use Apple M1, M2 Pro, and M4 hardware. They are suitable for Xcode development, iOS and macOS application compilation, automated testing, continuous integration, remote Mac workstations, and mobile application development.

Mac development environments can include Xcode, Visual Studio, Android Studio, Visual Studio Code, Xamarin, Mono, Node.js, CocoaPods, Expo, Ionic, and related software tools.

Managed IT services extend beyond hosting into server administration, infrastructure monitoring, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, help-desk assistance, cloud management, IT consulting, and business infrastructure planning. This combination is useful for organizations that prefer one provider for hosting, cloud resources, servers, security, backups, and ongoing IT operations.

The website is in English, and prices are primarily displayed in US dollars. The layout is modern and easy to navigate, although some product tables contain duplicated entries or specifications that require confirmation before purchase. The refund conditions and dedicated-server commitment also differ between some commercial offers and the legal terms, making written presales confirmation particularly important.

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