Vultr is an American cloud provider founded in 2014. Without venture capital or corporate acquisitions, it has grown to a network of 30+ data centers worldwide. This is where Vultr stands out from competitors: want a server in Tokyo, Sao Paulo, or Johannesburg? No problem.
Pricing Grid
Vultr offers one of the most flexible configuration systems:
- Regular Cloud Compute: from $2.50/month (1 vCPU, 512 MB, 10 GB)
- High Frequency: from $6/month (NVMe, fast processors)
- Bare Metal: from $120/month (dedicated server)
- GPU: from $90/month
- Managed Databases: from $15/month
The $2.50 base plan is one of the cheapest among international providers. For comparison: the equivalent at DigitalOcean is $4/month.
Hourly billing with a monthly cap is standard practice, but Vultr executes it particularly smoothly.
Data Centers
30+ locations — this is Vultr’s strongest argument. No independent provider has this kind of reach. Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney, Sao Paulo, Johannesburg, Mumbai — Vultr is present where others haven’t arrived yet.
For affiliates, this means the ability to work with audiences from any region without losing the “closest server in your city” argument.
Performance
High Frequency instances based on 3GHz+ processors and NVMe storage show excellent benchmark results. The network is stable, DDoS protection is included for free. The API is one of the best in the industry.
Affiliate Program
Vultr’s affiliate program is one of the most generous. The rate depends on volume, but the baseline is $15 per referred customer. For large partners — up to $35 per conversion. Revenue share models are also available.
Cookie duration is 30 days. Payouts are through their own platform or PayPal. Minimum threshold is $50.
Caveats
The control panel interface is functional but cluttered. Beginners will need time to get comfortable. Tech support for cheap plans is ticket-based with no live chat. There are no managed services on shared plans — everything needs to be configured manually.
The Verdict
Vultr is an excellent choice if your audience needs global reach and fair prices. 30+ data centers and a generous affiliate program make it a favorite for international projects.
Official website: vultr.com