VPS.BG is a small hosting company that simply isn’t a match for big brands like Hostinger. The bigger hosting companies simply offer a better price for similar configuration.
VPS.BG is a Bulgarian enterprise-level hosting provider that has been in business since 2013. This company puts a premium on privacy and places quality of service above the quantity of customers. Its user-friendly website is available in English and Bulgarian.
Features and Ease of Use
VPS.BG only sells SSD-based VPS and dedicated server plans, and SSD-based shared hosting. Here are some of the core features enjoyed by VPS.BG customers:
99.9% uptime guarantee
Backups available by request
Various Linux distributions including Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS and Fedora
Dedicated CPU cores, with no overcommitting or overselling of resources
Root access
Control panel
30 GB to 480 GB SSD disk space
1 TB to 8 TB of transfer per month
Like its website, VPS.BG’s selection of SSD VPS plans, dedicated server plans, and KVM VDS plans are extremely simple and straightforward.
One of the key selling points of VPS.BG is its strict privacy protection and policies. First, the servers are located in Sofia, Bulgaria, and are not subject to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act ( DMCA). Second, you can run TOR exit nodes for an extra layer of privacy. Third, VPS.BG will not keep backups, snapshots, or archives of your data (although you can ask them to do so). Finally, you can pay with Bitcoin for additional anonymity.
VPS and VDS plans use the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) to isolate you from malicious or heavy traffic that might affect your hosting. And customers have full root access, so you can easily upgrade, restart, reinstall, or install a custom operating system.
Whilst I’m impressed with the plans, my only reservation is the lack of customization options. Many VPS and VDS hosts provide base packages that are fully customizable in terms of RAM, CPU cores, etc., but VPS.BG does not.
Pricing and Support
The prices are great. You can get a VPS or VDS at a monthly price that is very affordable for the included resources. And unlike many enterprise-level hosts, the simple signup process can be done entirely online. Plans are purchased only on one-month terms, and there is a 14-day money-back guarantee.
24/7/365 support is available for infrastructure, network, and server hardware issues. For non-emergencies, help is available during weekday working hours. When I contacted support at midday on a Wednesday via the online contact form, I received a response within ten minutes that fully and politely answered my question.
VPS.BG currently only sells VPS and VDS packages, but should soon be selling SSD-based shared hosting too. These new plans should perfectly complement the current well-thought-out, affordable virtual server plans.
VPS.BG might offer a good service at a reasonable price, but does it match up with the top web hosting companies? We find it hard to say “yes.”
Pros
Affordable pricing for enterprise-level plans
24/7 customer support for technical issues
Protected by Bulgarian privacy laws
Simple, user-friendly website and admin area
Cons
Lack of customization options
Shared hosting is not available… yet
Mark Holden
Mark is a full stack web developer specializing in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, and PHP. When he's not busy building websites or geeking out over the latest addition to his ever-growing gadget collection, he enjoys playing drums for his progressive rock band. He can also make a mean Spanish omelet.
