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.

See KVM plans Need something simpler?

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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.

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.

Compare KVM plans

	KVM 4	KVM 8	KVM 16	KVM 32
VPS GUARANTEES
No Set-up Fee 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.
1-hour Account Activation 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.
99.9 % Service Uptime Guarantee As always we guarantee 99.9% uptime and stable operation of the main machine for your VPS.
24/7 Technical Support For Pre-installed Software Our professional technicians are available for you 24/7 to assist you with any applications that come pre-installed with the Virtual Pivate 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.
Domain Name Registration / Transfer 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.	$16.54	$16.54	$16.54	$16.54
Monthly Price VPS packages are paid monthly and this is the only fee you must pay in order to have your Virtual Private Server set up.	$24.00/mo	$48.00/mo	$67.00/mo	$114.00/mo

BASIC FEATURES
Data Storage 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 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 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 This is the maximum portion of a CPU that each VPS package allows you to use.	2	4	6	8
Dedicated IP Address Each VPS package includes 1 dedicated IP address that you can utilize.	1	1	1	1
VPS OS OPTIONS
CentOS CentOS stands for Community ENTerprise Operating System and that is the most popular Linux version among web servers powering over 30% of Linux based servers worldwide.
Debian 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.
Ubuntu 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.
VPS ADMINISTRATION OPTIONS
SolusVM 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.
Full Root-level Access 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.
SSH Access 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.
VPS RESELLING OPTIONS
eNom Domain Name Reseller Account Since VPS packages can be used for reselling, we provide you with a free sub-reseller account with eNom so you can start selling domain names as well without submitting any deposit.
Client Exec Billing/Support Software This advanced software will allow you to handle customer invoices as well as ticket-based support along with many other features and customization options.
VPS PLAN PRICING
Monthly Price VPS packages are paid monthly and this is the only fee you must pay in order to have your Virtual Private Server set up.	$24.00/mo	$48.00/mo	$67.00/mo	$114.00/mo

CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION	KVM 4	KVM 8	KVM 16	KVM 32
GreatHosts CP This is our user-friendly web hosting control panel, available in more than 15 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 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
1 additional IP If you need additional dedicated IP addresses for your Virtual Private Server, you can purchase them via the VPS Plan Manager after the VPS is set up.	$5.00/mo	$5.00/mo	$5.00/mo	$5.00/mo
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES	KVM 4	KVM 8	KVM 16	KVM 32
Weekly Backup In case you wish to protect yourself from losing important data, you should always have a back up in place. We will do that for you once a week.
INSTALLATION & TROUBLESHOOTING If you need additional assistance from our server administrators.	$65.00/h	$65.00/h	$65.00/h	$65.00/h
VPS Plan Monthly Price	KVM 4	KVM 8	KVM 16	KVM 32
	$24.00/mo	$48.00/mo	$67.00/mo	$114.00/mo

Practical guides for this service

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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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