Hosting Node.js API on Vultr
Pricing data as of 2026-06-09 · refreshed weekly
Vultr is a vps platform. Node.js API needs roughly 512MB RAM for a production server process, so the cheapest plan that actually fits depends on your traffic. Below is the cheapest Vultr plan that fits each traffic level, computed from current list prices.
Cheapest fitting plan by traffic
| Traffic | Plan | $/month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby / side project (~5,000/mo) | Cloud Compute 1GB | $5 | 25GB SSD |
| Startup / small business (~50,000/mo) | Cloud Compute 1GB | $5 | 25GB SSD |
| E-commerce (~200,000/mo) | Cloud Compute 1GB | $5 | 25GB SSD |
| High traffic (~1,000,000/mo) | Cloud Compute 2GB | $10 | 55GB SSD |