Kamatera vs VPSserver VPS Review: Real Benchmarks, Real Talk 🌍

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Kamatera vs VPSserver VPS Review: Real Benchmarks, Real Talk 🌍

Meta Description: Deep-dive VPS performance test between Kamatera and VPSserver. Real Geekbench, iperf, and sysbench results from global nodes. Read before you buy!

Table of Contents

  1. Intro: Why These Two?
  2. Quick Look at Kamatera
  3. Quick Peek: VPSserver
  4. Benchmark Setup & Background
  5. Kamatera VPS Benchmarks
  6. VPSserver VPS Benchmarks
  7. Real Use Case Insights
  8. FAQ Corner
  9. Cancellation & Pricing
  10. Final Thoughts

Intro: Why These Two?

You ever wake up and wonder which VPS would survive your chaotic developer demands? Well, I picked two that kept poppin' up in my Reddit tabs—Kamatera and VPSserver. Both promise solid performance, flexible configs, and global data centers... but let’s see how they actually behave when poked with real-world benchmarking tools.

Note: This ain't your usual polished corporate review. Expect quirks, occasional typos, and a whole lotta honesty.

Quick Look at Kamatera 🚀

Kamatera’s been around for over 20 years (yea, that long), claiming enterprise-grade cloud VPS with near-instant scaling. The Israeli-rooted company now operates worldwide, including U.S., Europe, and Asia.

What We Tested:

  • 1 vCPU / 2 GB RAM / 20 GB SSD
  • Deployed in: New York, USA
  • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
  • IP: 104.237.xx.xx (ASN: AS25525)

Quick Peek: VPSserver 🌐

VPSserver is known for offering straightforward plans, SSD storage, and decent worldwide coverage. Slightly lesser-known than Kamatera, but still with a vocal user base.

What We Tested:

  • 1 vCPU / 2 GB RAM / 25 GB SSD
  • Deployed in: Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • OS: Debian 11
  • IP: 185.230.xx.xx (ASN: AS44486)

Benchmark Setup & Background

Used classic tools for this:

  • Geekbench 6 – CPU & Memory
  • iperf3 – Network throughput to U.S./EU endpoints
  • sysbench – Disk I/O, CPU stress

Benchmarked right after deployment (no tweaks), simulating newbie user experience.

Kamatera Bench Results 📊

Geekbench 6:

  • Single-core: 1012
  • Multi-core: 1823

iperf3 (10 threads):

Destination Speed
New York 911 Mbps
Frankfurt 214 Mbps

sysbench CPU:

  • 10s, 1 thread: 840 events/sec

Disk I/O:

  • Random Write: ~105 MB/s
  • Random Read: ~97 MB/s
Not bad for a budget node. Surprised me how quick NY traffic hit max.

VPSserver Bench Results 📈

Geekbench 6:

  • Single-core: 898
  • Multi-core: 1611

iperf3 (10 threads):

Destination Speed
Amsterdam 882 Mbps
Los Angeles 302 Mbps

sysbench CPU:

  • 10s, 1 thread: 772 events/sec

Disk I/O:

  • Random Write: ~96 MB/s
  • Random Read: ~85 MB/s
Feels a lil' underpowered compared to Kamatera, but connection to EU peers was solid.

Real Use Case Insights 🧠

  • Kamatera: Great for web servers, API hosting, and even small-scale DB workloads. That NYC peering is chef’s kiss.
  • VPSserver: Better if your audience is closer to Europe or you need simpler UI management.

Use it for:

  • 💻 Dev Testing
  • 🌍 CDN Nodes
  • 🧪 Self-hosted Tools (Uptime Kuma, Ghost)
  • 💬 Low-traffic Forums

FAQ Corner

Q: Do they support snapshots?
A: Kamatera does. VPSserver only on higher-tier plans.

Q: Can I pay with crypto?
A: Kamatera - no. VPSserver - yes (BTC, ETH).

Q: DDoS Protection?
A: Kamatera has basic; VPSserver offers optional add-ons.

Q: Root access?
A: Yep, both give full root.

Q: Is the control panel intuitive?
A: VPSserver wins here. Kamatera’s panel feels... dated.

Cancellation & Pricing 💸

Provider Plan Tested Price/Month Cancel Anytime
Kamatera 1vCPU/2GB/20GB SSD ~$4.50 Yes ✅
VPSserver 1vCPU/2GB/25GB SSD ~$5.00 Yes ✅

Final Thoughts 🧪

Look, neither's perfect. Kamatera crushed it on raw performance, especially for US-bound stuff. VPSserver held its ground in Europe, and its ease of use could matter a lot for first-timers.

If I had to pick one? Kamatera edges it out for speed junkies. But VPSserver’s simplicity and solid EU latency are worth noting.

This test comes from VPSJudge, where we do real-world VPS hosting reviews, performance testing, and detailed comparisons.

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