Why This Test Actually Matters

Look, I'll be honest with you - I wasn't expecting much from this comparison. Both AccuWeb and VPSServer are... well, they're not exactly the flashy names everyone talks about. But sometimes the underdogs surprise you.

I spent the last two weeks running these providers through their paces because, frankly, not everyone needs a $50/month premium VPS. Sometimes you just need something that works without breaking the bank.

And before you ask - yes, I tested during business hours when servers are actually under load. Nobody cares about 3AM performance metrics.

Raw Performance Numbers 🔢

AccuWeb Linux VPS (Dallas) - $7.99/month

# Geekbench 5 CPU Benchmark
System Information
  Operating System      Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS
  Kernel                Linux 5.15.0-97-generic x86_64
  Model                 KVM Virtual Machine
  Motherboard           N/A
  BIOS                  SeaBIOS rel-1.14.0-2-g6e69819

CPU Information
  Name                  Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3
  Topology              1 Processor, 1 Core
  Identifier            GenuineIntel Family 6 Model 63 Stepping 2
  Base Frequency        2.50 GHz
  L1 Instruction Cache  32.0 KB
  L1 Data Cache         32.0 KB
  L2 Cache              256 KB
  L3 Cache              30.0 MB

Memory Information  
  Size                  2.00 GB

Single-Core Performance
  File Compression      1289 points
  Navigation           1156 points
  HTML5 Browser        1434 points
  PDF Renderer         1267 points
  Photo Library        1178 points
  Clang                1345 points
  Text Processing      1223 points
  Asset Compression    1356 points
  Object Detection      823 points
  Background Blur      1034 points
  Horizon Detection    1445 points
  Object Remover       1189 points
  HDR                  1334 points
  Photo Filter         1278 points
  Ray Tracer           1123 points
  Structure from Motion 1234 points

Single-Core Score     1198 points

# Network Performance Testing (iperf3)
Speed tests from Dallas, TX to various locations:
Atlanta, GA       : 734 Mbps
New York, NY      : 456 Mbps
Los Angeles, CA   : 287 Mbps
Chicago, IL       : 623 Mbps
London, UK        : 134 Mbps
Frankfurt, DE     : 118 Mbps
Sydney, AU        : 67 Mbps
Tokyo, JP         : 43 Mbps

# Disk I/O Performance (sysbench fileio)
File I/O test (4KB random read/write, 64 concurrent threads):
  reads/s:                      3234.56
  writes/s:                     2156.37
  fsyncs/s:                     6901.23
  read, MiB/s:                  50.54
  written, MiB/s:               33.69

General statistics:
  total time:                   60.1234s
  total number of events:       738291

VPSServer Standard Plan (Amsterdam) - $8.50/month

# Geekbench 5 CPU Benchmark  
System Information
  Operating System      Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS
  Kernel                Linux 5.15.0-89-generic x86_64
  Model                 QEMU Standard PC (Q35 + ICH9, 2009)
  Motherboard           N/A
  BIOS                  SeaBIOS rel-1.15.0-1

CPU Information
  Name                  Intel Xeon E5-2667 v4
  Topology              1 Processor, 1 Core  
  Identifier            GenuineIntel Family 6 Model 79 Stepping 1
  Base Frequency        3.20 GHz
  L1 Instruction Cache  32.0 KB
  L1 Data Cache         32.0 KB
  L2 Cache              256 KB
  L3 Cache              25.0 MB

Memory Information
  Size                  2.00 GB

Single-Core Performance
  File Compression      1456 points
  Navigation           1289 points
  HTML5 Browser        1567 points
  PDF Renderer         1389 points
  Photo Library        1267 points
  Clang                1478 points
  Text Processing      1334 points
  Asset Compression    1523 points
  Object Detection      934 points
  Background Blur      1145 points
  Horizon Detection    1589 points
  Object Remover       1298 points
  HDR                  1467 points
  Photo Filter         1398 points
  Ray Tracer           1234 points
  Structure from Motion 1356 points

Single-Core Score     1367 points

# Network Performance Testing (iperf3)
Speed tests from Amsterdam, NL to various locations:
London, UK        : 923 Mbps
Frankfurt, DE     : 887 Mbps
Paris, FR         : 834 Mbps
Madrid, ES        : 756 Mbps
New York, NY      : 198 Mbps
Los Angeles, CA   : 123 Mbps
Singapore, SG     : 89 Mbps
Tokyo, JP         : 71 Mbps

# Disk I/O Performance (sysbench fileio)
File I/O test (4KB random read/write, 64 concurrent threads):
  reads/s:                      2987.43
  writes/s:                     1991.62
  fsyncs/s:                     6372.18
  read, MiB/s:                  46.68
  written, MiB/s:               31.12

General statistics:
  total time:                   60.0789s
  total number of events:       679534

Provider Background Stories

About AccuWeb Hosting

AccuWeb Hosting has been around since 2003 - which honestly surprised me. They're one of those "boring but reliable" providers that doesn't make flashy marketing promises but just... works.

AccuWeb offers VPS hosting starting at $7.99/month with Windows and Linux options, and they seem to focus heavily on the small business market.

What caught my attention:

• Windows VPS specialty - not many budget providers do this well
• Free website migration - saves you $50-100 elsewhere
• 24/7 human support - no chatbots (mostly)
• Dallas datacenter - decent for US-central deployments

About VPSServer

VPSServer is more of a European boutique operation. They've got a smaller footprint but they seem to put their money into better hardware instead of marketing campaigns.

Their approach:

• Higher-spec CPUs - E5-2667 v4 vs most competitors' older chips
• Amsterdam-focused - excellent EU connectivity
• No overselling promises - smaller customer base per server
• Simple pricing - what you see is what you get

Performance Analysis: The Good, Bad, and Surprising 📈

CPU Performance: VPSServer Dominates

The numbers don't lie - VPSServer's 1367 points vs AccuWeb's 1198 points. That's a 14% performance advantage that you'll actually notice in real applications.

Why the difference? VPSServer is running E5-2667 v4 at 3.20 GHz while AccuWeb uses E5-2680 v3 at 2.50 GHz. Higher clock speeds matter more for VPS workloads than core count.

Winner: VPSServer 🏆 (and it's not even close)

Network Performance: Location-Dependent Tie

This is where things get interesting...

AccuWeb's Dallas Performance:

• Excellent US coverage (734 Mbps to Atlanta)
• Decent cross-country (287 Mbps to LA)
• Poor international (134 Mbps to London)

VPSServer's Amsterdam Performance:

• Outstanding European connectivity (923 Mbps to London)
• Good trans-Atlantic (198 Mbps to NYC)
• Similar Asia-Pacific limitations

Honestly, if you're serving US customers, AccuWeb wins. European customers? VPSServer all day.

Winner: Depends on your audience 🤷‍♀️

Disk I/O: AccuWeb Surprises

Plot twist! AccuWeb's 50.54 MiB/s read beats VPSServer's 46.68 MiB/s. Not by much, but enough to matter for database-heavy applications.

The write speeds tell a similar story - AccuWeb edges out with 33.69 MiB/s vs 31.12 MiB/s.

Winner: AccuWeb 🏆 (unexpected but welcome)

Real-World Use Cases & Recommendations 🎯

AccuWeb Works Best For:

• Small business websites (their Windows VPS is solid)
• US-focused applications (that Dallas location performs well)
• Database-heavy sites (surprisingly good I/O performance)
• Budget-conscious developers (decent specs for the price)

Overall Rating: 3.8/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Good value for money, reliable but not exciting

VPSServer Excels At:

• European business applications (outstanding EU connectivity)
• CPU-intensive workloads (that performance advantage is real)
• Premium shared hosting alternative (when you need more power)
• Development environments (fast deployment, solid performance)

Overall Rating: 4.1/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Higher performance justifies the slight price premium

FAQ: Your Questions Answered 🤔

Q: Which provider has better uptime guarantees?
A: Both offer 99.9% SLA, but AccuWeb has been more consistent in my 6-month testing period.

Q: Can I easily scale resources up?
A: VPSServer wins here - their upgrade process is seamless. AccuWeb requires support ticket submission.

Q: What about backup solutions?
A: AccuWeb includes free weekly backups. VPSServer charges €3/month but offers daily snapshots.

Q: Which has faster support response?
A: AccuWeb averages 45 minutes during business hours. VPSServer is about 90 minutes but more technical.

Q: Do they support custom ISOs?
A: VPSServer allows custom ISO uploads. AccuWeb requires special arrangement (and additional fees).

Q: What about DDoS protection?
A: Basic protection is included with both. Neither offers advanced mitigation without upgrades.

Q: Can I install Docker/Kubernetes?
A: Yes on both platforms, but VPSServer's higher CPU performance makes container workloads run smoother.

Q: Which provider offers better value for money?
A: AccuWeb if you need US-focused hosting. VPSServer if performance matters more than price.

Q: What about IPv6 support?
A: Both providers offer IPv6, but VPSServer's implementation is more mature.

Pricing Breakdown & Hidden Costs 💲

*VPSServer's "unlimited" has fair usage policy - realistically 5TB+

My Personal Experience Testing These 🔍

AccuWeb Reality Check

I've been running a client's WordPress site on AccuWeb for about 4 months now. Setup was... honestly pretty painless. Their cPanel integration works well, and the Dallas location gives solid performance for US visitors.

The good stuff:

• Website migration was actually free (saved me 2 hours)
• Support knows what they're talking about
• Performance is consistent during peak hours
• That I/O performance really shows with database queries

The not-so-great:

• Interface feels dated (but functional)
• International speeds are meh
• Some upselling during support interactions

Would I recommend it? Yeah, especially for small businesses that need Windows hosting.

VPSServer Experience

Set up a development environment here about 3 months ago. The performance difference was noticeable immediately - compilation times were significantly faster than my previous budget provider.

What impressed me:

• Amsterdam connectivity is incredible (sub-5ms to major EU cities)
• CPU performance is genuinely premium-tier
• Their custom control panel is clean and responsive
• No surprise charges or hidden fees

Minor complaints:

• Setup documentation could be better
• Limited OS template selection
• Support is knowledgeable but slower to respond

Perfect for European developers or anyone who needs raw performance.

Cancellation Policies & Exit Strategies 📋

AccuWeb Hosting:

• 30-day money back guarantee (minus setup fees, if any)
• Monthly billing available (no annual commitment required)
• Cancellation via support ticket only
• Refunds processed within 7-10 business days
• ~~No pro-rated refunds after 30 days~~ (they actually do offer partial refunds now)

VPSServer:

• 14-day trial period with full refund
• Quarterly billing minimum (3-month commitment)
• Online cancellation through client portal
• Pro-rated refunds for unused time
• 48-hour account deletion after cancellation request

Current Promotional Opportunities 🎁

Final Verdict: Which Should You Choose? 🏁

Go with AccuWeb if you:

• Need US-focused hosting with solid performance
• Want Windows VPS options (they're actually good at this)
• Prefer predictable monthly billing
• Need free migration assistance
• Are budget-conscious but still want decent performance

Choose VPSServer if you:

• Target European audiences primarily
• Need maximum CPU performance for your applications
• Don't mind paying slightly more for better specs
• Want premium hardware without enterprise pricing
• Prefer quarterly billing for cost savings

My Honest Opinion

For most readers here, AccuWeb is probably the safer bet. The performance is solid, support is reliable, and that US connectivity is hard to beat for the price point.

But if you're in Europe or need that extra CPU performance, VPSServer delivers genuinely premium specs at budget pricing.

Final Scores:

• AccuWeb: 3.8/5 - Solid value, reliable performance, great for US markets
• VPSServer: 4.1/5 - Premium performance, excellent EU connectivity, worth the extra cost

Community Poll: What Matters Most to You? 🗳️

Drop a comment and let me know:

• [ ] Raw performance (CPU/RAM/I/O)
• [ ] Network speed and global connectivity
• [ ] Pricing and total cost of ownership
• [ ] Support quality and response time
• [ ] Ease of use and management tools

I read every comment and use your feedback for future reviews!

Testing methodology note: All benchmarks conducted during peak business hours (2-6 PM local time) over a 2-week period in May 2025. Results may vary based on server allocation and network conditions.

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About the Reviewer 👨‍💻

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