Best VPS for Rust Server Hosting
VPS plans with room for the 12 GB of free RAM Facepunch lists for a Rust dedicated server, on fast storage. We only list plans with at least 16 GB RAM, 4 vCPU and 25 GB storage: 157 plans from 27 providers qualify.
Prices checked on November 4, 2026. Monthly prices in USD on the billing term shown with each plan, including discounts through our links. We earn a fee if you buy through a provider link, which never changes the ranking. How we rank
- Minimum RAM
- 16 GB
- Minimum vCPU
- 4
- Cheapest plan
- $10.39/mo
- Plans that qualify
- 157
Source: Facepunch wiki: Creating a Rust server (official), checked November 3, 2026. Facepunch asks for 12 GB of free RAM and 15 GB of free disk. A 12 GB plan has less than that free once Linux is running, so we start at 16 GB; the 4 vCPU and 25 GB storage minimums are our estimate.
The best value VPS plans for a Rust server
| # | Provider and plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | Price | Visit provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ContaboCloud VPS 8 | 8 | 24 GB | 300 GB SSD | Unlimited | $13.44/mo2-year term · renews at $16.80/mo | Visit Contabo |
| 2 | ContaboCloud VPS 12 | 12 | 48 GB | 400 GB SSD | Unlimited | $24.00/mo2-year term · renews at $30.00/mo | Visit Contabo |
| 3 | ContaboCloud VPS 18 | 18 | 96 GB | 600 GB SSD | Unlimited | $47.04/mo2-year term · renews at $58.80/mo | Visit Contabo |
| 4 | ContaboCloud VPS 16 | 16 | 64 GB | 500 GB SSD | Unlimited | $35.60/mo2-year term · renews at $44.50/mo | Visit Contabo |
| 5 | HostingerKVM 4 | 4 | 16 GB | 200 GB NVME | 16 TB | $10.39/mo20% off with us2-year term · renews at $28.99/mo | Visit Hostinger |
| 6 | HostingerKVM 8 | 8 | 32 GB | 400 GB NVME | 32 TB | $20.79/mo20% off with us2-year term · renews at $49.99/mo | Visit Hostinger |
| 7 | AccuWebHostingVPS Supreme | 4 | 32 GB | 400 GB NVME | 1 TB | $19.37/mo2-year term · renews at $77.66/mo | Visit AccuWebHosting |
| 8 | A2 HostingSelf Managed Linux 32GB | 16 | 32 GB | 640 GB NVME | Unlimited | $34.99/mo3-year term · intro price, renews higher | Visit A2 Hosting |
| 9 | A2 HostingSelf Managed Linux 16GB | 8 | 16 GB | 320 GB NVME | Unlimited | $17.99/mo3-year term · intro price, renews higher | Visit A2 Hosting |
| 10 | HostPapaExcel | 16 | 16 GB | 300 GB NVME | Unlimited | $22.45/mo3-year term · intro price, renews higher | Visit HostPapa |
| 11 | HostPapaTriumph | 32 | 32 GB | 500 GB NVME | Unlimited | $44.45/mo3-year term · intro price, renews higher | Visit HostPapa |
| 12 | BluehostNVMe 16 | 8 | 16 GB | 450 GB NVME | Unlimited | $25.99/mo2-year term · intro price, renews higher | Visit Bluehost |
| 13 | HostGatorSnappy 8000 - NVMe 16 | 8 | 16 GB | 450 GB NVME | Unlimited | $25.99/mo2-year term · intro price, renews higher | Visit HostGator |
| 14 | ContaboCloud VPS Plus 18 | 18 | 96 GB | 900 GB NVME | Unlimited | $95.20/mo2-year term · renews at $119.00/mo | Visit Contabo |
| 15 | ContaboCloud VPS Plus 8 | 8 | 24 GB | 450 GB NVME | Unlimited | $33.60/mo2-year term · renews at $42.00/mo | Visit Contabo |
| 16 | InMotion HostingVPS 8 vCPU | 8 | 16 GB | 260 GB NVME | Unlimited | $23.10/mo2-year term · intro price, renews higher | Visit InMotion Hosting |
| 17 | ContaboCloud VPS Plus 12 | 12 | 48 GB | 600 GB NVME | Unlimited | $56.80/mo2-year term · renews at $71.00/mo | Visit Contabo |
| 18 | InMotion HostingVPS 12 vCPU | 12 | 24 GB | 360 GB NVME | Unlimited | $34.67/mo2-year term · intro price, renews higher | Visit InMotion Hosting |
| 19 | ContaboCloud VPS Plus 16 | 16 | 64 GB | 750 GB NVME | Unlimited | $76.00/mo2-year term · renews at $95.00/mo | Visit Contabo |
| 20 | InMotion HostingVPS 16 vCPU | 16 | 32 GB | 460 GB NVME | Unlimited | $47.28/mo2-year term · intro price, renews higher | Visit InMotion Hosting |
Rust server requirements
What the source says, in its own figures.
- Facepunch wiki: Creating a Rust server
Official source, checked November 3, 2026
- Minimum
- A system based on Windows, Linux or OSX, 12 GB of free RAM (a 6k map will use more), 15 GB of free disk space (SSD or NVMe highly preferred).
- Notes
- No fixed CPU figure: the larger the map, the more disk space and memory you need, and the more players, the faster the CPU needs to be.
How to size a VPS for a Rust server
Facepunch's guide to creating a Rust server asks for 12 GB of free RAM and 15 GB of free disk space, with SSD or NVMe highly preferred. A 6k map uses more memory, and Facepunch adds that the larger the map, the more disk space and memory you need.
It gives no core count, only that more players need a faster CPU. Plans start at 4 vCPU here (our estimate); for a busy server, pick a plan with fast, recent cores.
The server runs natively on Linux: Facepunch documents an install with SteamCMD. Players connect on UDP port 28015 by default. Choose a data center near your players and check the provider's DDoS protection if the server is public.
Our recommendation: 16 GB RAM and 4 fast vCPU on NVMe for a standard map, and more of both for a large map or a busy server.
The cheapest qualifying plan at each provider
| Provider | Plan | RAM | vCPU | Storage | Per GB RAM | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger | KVM 4 | 16 GB | 4 | 200 GB NVME | $0.65 | $10.39/mo2-year term · renews at $28.99/mo |
| Contabo | Cloud VPS 8 | 24 GB | 8 | 300 GB SSD | $0.56 | $13.44/mo2-year term · renews at $16.80/mo |
| A2 Hosting | Self Managed Linux 16GB | 16 GB | 8 | 320 GB NVME | $1.12 | $17.99/mo3-year term · intro price, renews higher |
| AccuWebHosting | VPS Supreme | 32 GB | 4 | 400 GB NVME | $0.61 | $19.37/mo2-year term · renews at $77.66/mo |
| HostPapa | Excel | 16 GB | 16 | 300 GB NVME | $1.40 | $22.45/mo3-year term · intro price, renews higher |
| InMotion Hosting | VPS 8 vCPU | 16 GB | 8 | 260 GB NVME | $1.44 | $23.10/mo2-year term · intro price, renews higher |
| Bluehost | NVMe 16 | 16 GB | 8 | 450 GB NVME | $1.62 | $25.99/mo2-year term · intro price, renews higher |
| HostGator | Snappy 8000 - NVMe 16 | 16 GB | 8 | 450 GB NVME | $1.62 | $25.99/mo2-year term · intro price, renews higher |
| Fasthosts | RAM VPS 4 | 16 GB | 4 | 240 GB NVME | $1.70 | $27.22/mo1-year term · intro price, renews higher |
| Time4VPS | Linux 16 | 16 GB | 4 | 160 GB SSD | $1.76 | $28.21/mo1-year term · intro price, renews higher |
| SupportHost | Cloud 2 UnManaged | 16 GB | 8 | 160 GB NVME | $1.97 | $31.52/mo1-year term |
| IONOS | VPS XL+ | 16 GB | 8 | 480 GB NVME | $2.42 | $38.75/mo1-year term · renews at $47.00/mo |
| GreenGeeks | Self-managed VPS 16GB | 16 GB | 8 | 320 GB NVME | $2.50 | $39.99/mo1-year term · renews at $79.99/mo |
| Namecheap | Hypernova | 24 GB | 12 | 500 GB SSD | $1.95 | $46.88/mo1-year term |
| ScalaHosting | Config #3 | 16 GB | 8 | 160 GB NVME | $4.18 | $66.95/mo1-year term · renews at $95.95/mo |
| Hetzner | CPX42 | 16 GB | 8 | 320 GB NVME | $4.75 | $76.08/mobilled monthly |
| Hostwinds | Managed VPS 16GB RAM 6CPU | 16 GB | 6 | 300 GB SSD | $4.81 | $76.99/mobilled monthly |
| Liquid Web | Memory 16GB | 16 GB | 4 | 320 GB SSD | $4.88 | $78.00/mobilled monthly |
| AWS Lightsail | Lightsail 16 GB | 16 GB | 4 | 320 GB SSD | $5.25 | $84.00/mobilled monthly |
| Vultr | High Performance AMD 8 vCPU / 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 | 350 GB NVME | $6.00 | $96.00/mobilled monthly |
| DigitalOcean | Basic 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 | 320 GB SSD | $6.00 | $96.00/mobilled monthly |
| HawkHost | HawkHost 16GB | 16 GB | 6 | 325 GB NVME | $6.00 | $96.00/mobilled monthly |
| Linode | Linode 16GB | 16 GB | 6 | 320 GB SSD | $6.00 | $96.00/mobilled monthly |
| VPSBG | Cloud VPS 4 vCPU / 16 GB | 16 GB | 4 | 100 GB NVME | $6.11 | $97.83/mo1-year term |
| FastComet | Cloud 4 | 16 GB | 6 | 320 GB NVME | $6.74 | $107.77/morenews at $153.95/mo |
| StableHost | VZ 16GB | 16 GB | 8 | 300 GB SSD | $9.11 | $145.69/mo1-year term |
| RoseHosting | NVME 16 vps | 16 GB | 8 | 200 GB NVME | $10.00 | $159.99/mobilled monthly |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best VPS for a Rust server?
Among plans with at least 16 GB RAM, 4 vCPU and 25 GB storage, the best value right now is Contabo Cloud VPS 8 with 24 GB RAM and 8 vCPU for $13.44 a month. The cheapest plan that meets the minimum is Hostinger at $10.39.
What VPS specs do I need for a Rust server?
We list plans with at least 16 GB RAM, 4 vCPU and 25 GB storage. Facepunch asks for 12 GB of free RAM and 15 GB of free disk. A 12 GB plan has less than that free once Linux is running, so we start at 16 GB; the 4 vCPU and 25 GB storage minimums are our estimate. We recommend 16 GB RAM and 4 fast vCPU on NVMe for a standard map, and more of both for a large map or a busy server.
How much RAM does a Rust server need?
Facepunch lists 12 GB of free RAM, and more on a 6k map. In practice that means a 16 GB VPS, because the operating system needs memory too.
Can I run a Rust server on Linux?
Yes. Facepunch documents a Linux install with SteamCMD, and the server runs natively.
How much disk space does a Rust server need?
Facepunch asks for 15 GB of free disk space and highly prefers SSD or NVMe. Larger maps need more.
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