Debian VPS Hosting, built for builders
A community-driven Linux distribution running on a server you control from the ground up.
Predictable pricing
NVMe performance
Full root access
Unmetered bandwidth
Run Debian from day one.
Every plan includes Debian installation, unmetered bandwidth, and full root access.
Length of Subscription
A minimal foundation that runs whatever you throw at it.
A Stable Base for Long-Running Services
Run backend services, APIs, and production apps on an OS known for predictable behavior across updates. No surprise changes, no forced migrations.
Docker and Container Workloads, Done Right
Debian's minimal footprint makes it an ideal base for containerized environments. Full root access means you can configure networking, storage, and runtime exactly the way your stack needs.
A Clean Slate for Any Stack
Install any runtime, framework, or database without shared hosting restrictions. Start from a lean base and build your environment exactly the way you want it.
Full Control, No Platform in the Way
Manage packages, configure services, and harden your environment your way. Root access gives you complete control over every layer of the server.
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. 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). Providers publish these rates in USD; amounts shown in other currencies are approximate conversions. DreamHost Self-Managed VPS includes unmetered bandwidth with no per-GB or per-TB overage charges, subject to terms.
Your VPS. Run anything.
Choose your OS, deploy any app in minutes from your dashboard, and run whatever you build on infrastructure you fully own.
AI Agent
Open-source AI assistant for WhatsApp, Telegram, and Slack. Always-on private AI.
Automation & AI
Open-source AI agent that remembers your projects and gets more capable over time. Self-hosted, private, always on.
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
Community-governed. RHEL-compatible enterprise-grade Linux with a 10-year support lifecycle.
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 + MariaDB + 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.
Join thousands of businesses and developers worldwide on infrastructure that performs.
Stable, predictable Debian — and a bill to match.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary difference is the level of control versus the level of service provided by DreamHost.
Self-Managed VPS: Built for those ready to dive in, customize, and tweak. You get full root access, which is essential for Debian if you plan to install custom nodes, specialized Linux packages, or local AI models. Because this is your private sandbox, you'll handle management tasks like software updates and security configurations on your own. This is the best choice for running Debian without technical restrictions.
Managed VPS: DreamHost handles the server's technical maintenance, including security patches and OS updates. However, to keep the environment stable and managed, root access is not available. This means you won't be able to install certain custom system-level dependencies or modify the core server configuration as deeply as you can on a Self-Managed plan.
- Anything that runs on Linux: Node.js, Python services, Docker containers, AI-powered APIs, automation platforms, analytics tools, self-hosted productivity suites, custom databases, and game servers. You have complete freedom over your software stack. You can install any OS, runtime, framework, or service you need. If it runs on a Linux server, it runs here.
- All plans include unmetered bandwidth: no transfer caps, no overage fees, and no surprises when traffic spikes. You pay the same flat monthly rate whether your app gets 10 visitors or 10,000.
- Yes. You can upgrade your plan as your resource requirements grow. Moving from Stack 4 to Stack 32 is straightforward, and your environment moves with you.
- DreamHost support is available 24/7. Hardware, network, and connectivity are all supported by our team. You can also reach us via live chat or email through the panel at any time.
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