Cheap VPS providers offer dedicated virtual server resources at low monthly prices, making them ideal for blogs, small apps, and learning projects.

Compare providers on CPU, memory, storage type, bandwidth, and data centre location, not just headline monthly price.

Reliability indicators include uptime history, hardware quality, network quality, and the responsiveness of support when problems occur.

Beware of introductory prices that rise sharply on renewal, and check whether backups, snapshots, and IPv4 addresses cost extra.

Start small and upgrade as needed, since most providers allow resizing a VPS without rebuilding the server from scratch.