BuyVM vs NexusBytes
A detailed comparison to help you choose between BuyVM and NexusBytes.
Quick Verdict
4.1/5
BuyVM
0 reviews
3.7/5
NexusBytes
0 reviews
BuyVM is rated higher (4.1 vs 3.7). BuyVM (operated by Frantech Solutions) offers KVM VPS in Las Vegas, New York, and Roost (Luxembourg). NexusBytes provides VPS in multiple US and EU locations with DDoS protection and NVMe storage included. KVM-based with instant provisioning and good network performance.
BuyVM Frantech-operated VPS with DDoS protection | NexusBytes US and EU VPS with DDoS protection included | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 4.1 (0 reviews)✓ | 3.7 (0 reviews) |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Starting price | From $2/mo✓ | From $4/mo |
| Best for | Self-managed, bandwidth- and storage-heavy workloads — media servers, community platforms, backups, VPNs — where price per resource matters more than platform polish | Developers and small teams wanting Ryzen/NVMe VPS with US, EU, and APAC locations from one transparent boutique provider |
| Specifications (entry plan) | ||
| CPU cores | 1 vCPU | 1 vCPU |
| RAM | 0.5 GB | 2 GB✓ |
| Storage | 10 GB | 20 GB✓ |
| Bandwidth | — | 2 TB/mo |
| SLA uptime | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| Data-center count | 3 | 8✓ |
| €/vCPU/mo | €2.00✓ | €4.00 |
| €/GB RAM/mo | €4.00 | €2.00✓ |
| Features | ||
| IPv6 | ||
| DDoS protection | ||
| Automated backups | ||
| Snapshots | ✓ | |
| Managed option | ||
| Bare metal | ||
| GPU available | ||
| S3-compatible | ||
| Hourly billing | ||
| Free tier | ||
| Data-center locations | ||
| Regions | Las Vegas, Nevada; New York, New York; Roost, Luxembourg | United States, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, Australia |
| Tags | ||
| Tags | nvme storageipv6ddos protectionbackups includedeu datacenterus datacenterapac datacenter | nvme storageipv6ddos protectionbackups includedeu datacenterus datacenter |
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BuyVM
Pros
- + Cheapest serious block storage we track: $1.25/256 GB, $5/TB per month, hot-migratable slabs
- + Unmetered 1 Gbps bandwidth on every slice — no egress metering to model
- + Cheap, credible DDoS filtering at $3/month per IP (3.5+ Tbps pooled, Path.net-backed)
- + Real KVM with custom ISOs, full disk encryption, and a free DirectAdmin license
- + 16-year track record with a support reputation that outclasses the price point
Cons
- - Stock shortages on popular slices and locations are routine; no elastic scaling
- - Self-managed only — no managed tier, no object storage product, no autoscaling API
- - Only three locations (Las Vegas, New York, Luxembourg); no Asia-Pacific presence
- - Modest 99.9% SLA with application-layer floods excluded; credits handled via TOS
- - No downgrades, and nightly backups cost extra (10% of base price)
NexusBytes
Pros
- + Ryzen + NVMe hardware at budget prices: 2 vCore / 2 GB from $6.40/month (annual), budget LA plans from $4/month
- + Eight locations on four continents from a single small provider — NYC, LA, Miami, Naaldwijk, London, Singapore, Tokyo, Melbourne
- + DDoS protection, IPv4 plus /64 IPv6, instant provisioning, and à-la-carte upgrades published openly
- + Virtual dedicated line gives true dedicated Ryzen vCores from $19.20/month
- + Candid policy writing: fair-share rules, SLA exceptions, and published looking glasses
Cons
- - Very small operator (founder-run Connecticut LLC) — counterparty risk compared with larger chains
- - Self-managed by default; DirectAdmin management is a paid add-on
- - Best prices require annual commitment; monthly terms cost roughly 25% more
- - SLA is 99.9% monthly with case-by-case credits and a broad exception list (maintenance, hardware failure, DDoS, peering)
- - Fair-share CPU and port speed on standard VPS; APAC plans ship with much lower transfer allowances
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