Vultr
Vultr
Many server locations, hourly billing.
A cloud provider with many global locations, including Singapore; quickly create a VPS to run a website, Docker, n8n or a GPU machine.
Overview
Vultr is a cloud infrastructure provider renting virtual servers (Cloud Compute), bare-metal servers and GPU machines, with a simple server-creation interface similar to DigitalOcean. You choose a location, operating system and configuration, and immediately get a server to install applications on.
Vultr has had a data center in Singapore since 2016, along with many other locations in Asia and around the world. This is useful when Vietnamese businesses need servers close to users or want machines in several regions.
Vultr bills by the hour, which suits quickly spinning up a test machine and deleting it. As with any VPS, you are responsible for updating, securing and backing up the server.
Highlights
Many locations worldwide
Singapore and many other regions, convenient when you need servers close to customers.
Hourly billing
Create a machine, use it for a few hours and delete it, paying only for the time used.
Many machine types
From general-purpose VPS to CPU-optimized machines, bare-metal servers and GPUs for AI tasks.
API and automation tools
An API, CLI and Terraform to create infrastructure from code.
What it's for
VPS for n8n and internal tools
Place a machine in Singapore to run n8n, a Telegram bot or an internal API.
Website and WordPress server
Manage your own hosting for a business website with dedicated resources.
Trying AI models on GPU
Rent a GPU machine by the hour to test, then delete it to avoid extra charges.
Servers in multiple regions
Place services close to customers in different markets.
How to use it
- 1
Create an account
Sign up for Vultr, verify your email and add a payment method.
- 2
Deploy a server
Choose Cloud Compute, the Singapore location, the Ubuntu operating system and a suitable plan.
- 3
Add an SSH key and firewall
Attach an SSH key when creating the machine and enable the firewall to open only the required ports.
- 4
Install applications
SSH into the machine, install Docker and run apps such as n8n, then attach a domain and HTTPS.
- 5
Turn on backups
Enable the backup feature or create a snapshot before major updates.
Video guides
How to Deploy a VPS Server on Vultr
Arashtad
Debian 12 Initial server setup on a VPS Vultr - Secure harden Debian 12
Ricky Wahowa
Real-world example
An edtech startup in Can Tho needs a server to run a Telegram bot that reminds students of class schedules and a small API that returns test results. The dev team creates a Vultr machine in Singapore and installs Docker to run the bot, the API and n8n on the same machine. When they want to try an AI grading model, they rent an additional GPU machine for a few hours to test, then delete it.
Tips & notes
Delete machines to stop costs
Billing is hourly, so delete test machines as soon as you no longer use them instead of leaving them.
Be careful with GPU machines
GPU machines cost much more than regular VPS; set a reminder so you do not forget to delete them.
Harden SSH
Use SSH keys, disable root password login and enable the firewall right after creating the machine.
Check prices by location
Prices and available plans can differ between locations; check the official pricing page before choosing.
FAQ
Does Vultr have servers in Singapore?
Yes, Vultr opened its Singapore location in 2016.
How is Vultr different from DigitalOcean?
Both rent simple hourly VPS. Vultr has more locations and adds bare-metal and GPU options; DigitalOcean is strong in documentation and ready-made managed services.
How much does it cost?
There are many hourly plans and they change over time - see the official pricing page.
Can I run n8n on Vultr?
Yes, you install Docker on the VPS and run n8n as on any Linux server.
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