KVM VPS Web Hosting

AI APPLICATION INFRASTRUCTURE + FULL SERVER CONTROL

KVM is the primary GreatHosts server path for serious AI-enabled applications.

Use KVM when the application needs a private Linux environment, root-level control, persistent workers, databases or services that should not live inside a shared hosting account. It is ideal for the application stack around external model APIs and other AI services.

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Root + SSH

Install and configure the software stack your application requires.

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Linux environment

A general-purpose server rather than a restricted website account.

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Dedicated resources

Choose the resource tier that matches the workload.

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Scale deliberately

Start with the VPS size you need and move up as usage proves it.

COMPARE THE WHOLE BILL

Buy the VPS you need—not the teaser price you saw first.

GreatHosts positions KVM as a transparent upgrade when shared hosting is no longer enough. KVM 4 includes real server resources and one dedicated IP in the base plan; optional services are shown before you submit the order.

Current KVM 4$17.99 /mo
1 dedicated IP included
Full root + SSH
No forced long-term prepayment
Optional add-ons priced before checkout

If your site runs well on Shared Hosting, you do not need a VPS merely because it was built with AI. Move up when root access, sustained resources or private server services actually justify it.

PRIMARY AI APPLICATION INFRASTRUCTURE

Your private server around the AI workload.

KVM is the GreatHosts choice when an AI-enabled application needs its own Linux environment, root access, persistent workers, private services and predictable virtual resources. It is the infrastructure around the model—not a claim of local GPU hardware.

KVMroot-controlled Linux environment
01Application / API

Host the web app, API endpoints, reverse proxy and the runtime versions the project requires.

02Workers & automation

Run queues, schedulers, webhooks, background jobs and agent orchestration continuously.

03Private data services

Deploy databases, caches, vector services and internal tools within the selected VPS resources.

04Model connection

Connect to an external model API or an inference service suited to the available hardware. Heavy GPU inference belongs on GPU-capable infrastructure.

Why not shared hosting?

Use KVM when you need root access, custom daemons, containers, long-running workers or OS-level control beyond the shared-hosting boundary.

Why it fits AI applications

The model is only one layer. The application, API, automation, database, vector search, authentication and observability still need a reliable server environment.

When to move to dedicated

Move when sustained CPU, memory, storage I/O, isolation or physical-hardware requirements make virtual resources the wrong constraint.

Typical growth pathShared for simple sites → KVM for a private application stack → Dedicated when sustained infrastructure demand justifies the whole machine.
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VPS GUARANTEES
No Set-up Fee Feature The first monthly fee is the only payment you have to make when you order a VPS. We do not charge you for setting up your VPS.
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1-hour Account Activation Feature We know how important it is start using your Virtual Private Server as soon as possible and that is why we will set it up within the hour - the maximum time needed for proper configuration of your VPS.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
99.9 % Service Uptime Guarantee Feature As always we guarantee 99.9% uptime and stable operation of the main machine for your VPS.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
24/7 Technical Support For Pre-installed Software Feature Our professional technicians are available for you 24/7 to assist you with any applications that come pre-installed with the Virtual Private Server. All you have to do is open a trouble ticket from the VPS Plan Manager and you will get a reply within the hour.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Domain Name Registration / Transfer Feature You need a domain name for your VPS and if you do not have one yet, you can register it with us. If you have an existing domain you can also transfer the domain registration to our registrar so you have them all under one roof.
Depends on domain Depends on domain Depends on domain Depends on domain
Monthly Price Feature VPS packages are paid monthly and this is the only fee you must pay in order to have your Virtual Private Server set up.
$17.99 /mo $31.99 /mo $57.99 /mo $107.99 /mo
BASIC FEATURES
Data Storage Feature This feature shows how much data you can upload on your Virtual Private Server and you can use that for any type of file that you wish - text documents, images, html and other web files, etc.
80 GB 160 GB 320 GB 480 GB
Data Transfer Feature This features shows the amount of data you can transfer to and from the VPS each month and that includes uploading any files and opening the websites hosted on the VPS.
4 TB 5 TB 6 TB 7 TB
RAM Feature This feature indicates the amount of RAM that is guaranteed to be at your disposal at all times regardless of how much RAM other users on the VPS server are using.
4096 MB 8192 MB 16384 MB 32768 MB
CPU Cores Feature This is the maximum portion of a CPU that each VPS package allows you to use.
2 4 6 8
Dedicated IP Address Feature Each VPS package includes 1 dedicated IP address that you can utilize.
1 1 1 1
VPS OS OPTIONS
Debian Feature Debian is a free operating system distributed under the GNU licence that is based on Linux Kernel. It is renown for its stability, security and abundance of options.
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Ubuntu Feature This operating system is based on Debian Linux and although it is mainly used for desktop computers, its use for web servers is growing rapidly.
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VPS ADMINISTRATION OPTIONS
SolusVM Feature This web-based interface allows you to fully control your Virtual Private Server and all process that are currently running in a user-friendly manner.
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Full Root-level Access Feature The complete root access provided with each VPS package with cPanel gives you full control over your VPS and the root privileges that some applications may require.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
SSH Access Feature Each VPS allows advanced users to quickly and easily manage their server via SSH client that is available immediately after the VPS is set up.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
VPS PLAN PRICING
Monthly Price Feature VPS packages are paid monthly and this is the only fee you must pay in order to have your Virtual Private Server set up.
$17.99 /mo $31.99 /mo $57.99 /mo $107.99 /mo
         
CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION KVM 4 KVM 8 KVM 16 KVM 32
GreatHosts CP Feature This is our user-friendly web hosting control panel, available in multiple languages. From there you will be able to take care of all website management operations.
$0.00 /mo $0.00 /mo $0.00 /mo $0.00 /mo
cPanel licenses Feature cPanel is one of the most popular web hosting control panels that includes a Web Host Manager (WHM) control panel as well which provides you server administration through a web-based interface. It is also suitable for web hosting resellers which makes it as popular as it is.
from $23.00 /mo from $23.00 /mo from $23.00 /mo from $23.00 /mo
EXTRA DEDICATED IPs KVM 4 KVM 8 KVM 16 KVM 32
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES KVM 4 KVM 8 KVM 16 KVM 32
INSTALLATION & TROUBLESHOOTING Feature If you need additional assistance from our server administrators.
$65.00 one-time $65.00 one-time $65.00 one-time $65.00 one-time
VPS Plan Monthly Price KVM 4 KVM 8 KVM 16 KVM 32
$17.99 /mo $31.99 /mo $57.99 /mo $107.99 /mo
         
VERIFIED KNOWLEDGE

Practical guides for this service

Use the guides that match this service to plan deployment, growth and administration before you order more infrastructure than the workload needs.

When to move to KVMClear technical triggers for moving a GreatHosts workload from managed hosting to KVM VPS, plus a migration checklist designed to avoid unnecessary upgrades.cPanel reseller path on KVM/DedicatedThe GreatHosts order path for customers who specifically want to run a multi-account cPanel hosting/reseller environment on KVM VPS or dedicated infrastructure.Monitoring and resource usageUse Server Information, access/error logs, web statistics, traffic statistics and CPU statistics to diagnose a GreatHosts-hosted site before changing architecture.Python application hostingHow to evaluate and deploy Python applications on GreatHosts, including the verified runtime range, virtual environments, shared-hosting boundaries and when KVM VPS is the better choice.
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YOUR NEXT STEP, IF THE WORKLOAD KEEPS GROWING

KVM can stay the application layer even as the AI stack grows.

Keep the workload on VPS while virtualized resources are the right fit. Move only the components that genuinely require more CPU, memory, storage I/O, stronger isolation or specialized hardware.

Shared → KVM → DedicatedScale because the workload requires it, not because the product ladder exists.
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