Your Own VPS.Full Root Access.Unmetered Bandwidth.
Your virtual private server, yours to command — install any OS, deploy apps in minutes from your dashboard, and run your entire stack with full root control.
AMD EPYC + NVMe SSD servers
Unmetered bandwidth, no overage bills
Full root access with no restrictions
Docker + KVM virtualization
Choose Your VPS Plan
Every plan includes full root access and unmetered bandwidth — pick the resources your stack needs.
Length of Subscription
Other VPS hosts meter your bandwidth. We don’t.
Most providers hand you a transfer allowance, then bill you per gigabyte the moment you exceed it — so a traffic spike becomes a surprise invoice. DreamHost doesn’t meter bandwidth at all.
is what 10 TB of monthly transfer costs on AWS Lightsail (USD). On a DreamHost Self-Managed VPS, the same 10 TB costs $0.
| Provider | Bandwidth | Overage rate | Cost at 10 TB/mo | Cost at 50 TB/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DreamHost | Unmetered | No overage | $0 | $0 |
| AWS Lightsail | Metered | $0.09/GB | $810 | $4,410 |
| DigitalOcean | Metered | $0.01/GB | $90 | $490 |
| Vultr | Metered | $0.01/GB | $75 | $475 |
| Linode / Akamai | Metered | $0.005/GB | $45 | $245 |
No transfer caps, no overage fees, no surprise invoice when your traffic spikes — fair use applies.
Competitor figures are each provider's publicly listed overage rates as of June 2026, for outbound transfer beyond each provider's included transfer allowance (plan plus any account-level free-transfer grant); figures in USD. DreamHost Self-Managed VPS includes unmetered bandwidth with no per-GB or per-TB overage charges, subject to terms.
Everything your stack needs to ship.
A virtual private server (VPS) with full root access opens the door to any workload. If it runs on Linux, it runs here — from AI apps and automation to self-hosted infrastructure and production SaaS, build and deploy anything on infrastructure you fully control.
Self-hosted AI APIs, agents, and backends
Run AI-powered services with full control over your data — no cold starts, no per-call SaaS fees, no vendor lock-in.
Your own productivity stack, fully independent
File storage, password management, code hosting, email. Run your team's entire toolset on one plan, completely under your control.
From prototype to production on your stack
Deploy backends, frontends, and APIs. Whether you're shipping a side project or production SaaS, without paying per-seat or per-container.
Privacy-first analytics with full data ownership
Self-host your analytics stack. No cookie banners, no third-party data sharing, and complete ownership of every event you collect.
Workflow automation that replaces your tools
Connect your apps, automate repetitive work, and run dozens of active workflows on a single VPS plan, at a fraction of the SaaS cost.
Always-on game servers and communities
Host game servers, community bots, leaderboards, and forums. Low-latency, persistent, and yours to configure however you need.
One server. Run anything.
Your VPS is the foundation. Choose your OS, deploy any app in minutes from your dashboard, and run whatever you build on infrastructure you fully control.
AI Agent
Open-source AI assistant for WhatsApp, Telegram, and Slack. Always-on private AI.
Workflow Automation
Connect apps and automate complex workflows without coding. 190k+ GitHub stars.
Development
Scalable JavaScript runtime for building fast network applications. Includes npm to manage thousands of open-source libraries.
Base OS
Universal default. Maximum compatibility with apps, tutorials, and resources.
Base OS
Required for cPanel. RHEL-compatible enterprise-grade Linux for sysadmins.
Base OS
Lean, reliable, battle-tested. Preferred by experienced sysadmins.
Development
Run containers and compose multi-service stacks with Portainer CE for visual container management.
Database
Open-source Firebase alternative — database, auth, file storage, and real-time APIs.
Database
The most advanced open-source relational database. Runs under n8n, GitLab, and Supabase.
Productivity Suite
Files, calendars, contacts — your own private Google Drive on infrastructure you own.
Publishing
Modern platform for blogs, newsletters, and content monetization. Fast self-hosted publishing.
Development
Self-hosted Git, CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, and a private container registry.
Development
Linux + Apache + MySQL + PHP. 25 years of web history.
Development
Self-hosted PaaS to deploy and manage apps, databases, and SSL with a visual dashboard. Modern Heroku alternative.
All Self-Managed VPS Plans Include
Full Root Access
Total control over your server. Install anything, configure everything, no restrictions.
Unmetered Bandwidth
No transfer caps and no per-GB overage fees on any plan, subject to terms.
Full Linux Environment
Your OS, your config, your rules. Choose from Ubuntu, Debian, or AlmaLinux and own the whole stack.
Docker & KVM Support
Run containers or full virtual machines natively. No extra setup, no compatibility issues.
Deploy in Minutes
Install any app in our library straight from your dashboard. No command line required.
DDoS Protection
Automatic, always-on protection against volumetric attacks. No configuration required.
100% Uptime Guarantee
Your server stays online. Hardware, network, and connectivity backed by an infrastructure SLA.
SSH & SFTP Access
Connect and transfer files from anywhere, anytime. Always on, no restrictions.
IPv4 & IPv6 Support
Dual-stack networking ready from day one. Full IPv4 and IPv6 support on every plan.
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Your stack deserves a server that can actually run it.
Frequently Asked Questions
A self-managed VPS gives you a full virtual server with root access. You install what you need, configure your stack, and run whatever applications you want. It's designed for developers, technical builders, and self-hosters who need flexibility beyond traditional shared hosting. If you're running Node, Python, Docker, or anything your AI tools help you build, you're in the right place.
If you're looking for a more hands-off experience, you can explore our managed VPS options here.
If you're looking to run a WordPress site, DreamPress managed hosting is a better fit.
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