The RamNode Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about RamNode in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
RamNode
The Insider’s Guide
Hourly-billed OpenStack cloud VPS, NVMe and storage servers
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among web hosts, read from RamNode’s own pages.
Made by RamNode (a trademark of InMotion Hosting, Inc.) · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from RamNode’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on RamNode’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 29 of the 122 other web hosts we grade
RamNode sells virtual servers on an OpenStack cloud, in Standard SSD, Premium NVMe, Storage and dedicated-CPU tiers, with block and object storage and load balancers. Servers can be managed by dashboard, API or CLI and are billed monthly or by the hour, from $4 a month.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about RamNode, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You set up and secure the operating system yourself.
- 1
Best for small unmanaged VPS billed by the hour
RamNode rents VPS servers from $4 a month, or by the hour, on an OpenStack platform with an API and CLI.
- 2
Paid plans start at $4 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $4 per month, or $0.006 per hour (512MB Standard VPS).
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
OpenStack cloud platform
Servers sit in a virtual private cloud with private networks, snapshots, custom firewalls and load balancers.
- 5
API, CLI and infrastructure tools
Servers can be deployed from a dashboard, an API or a CLI, and the vendor lists Terraform and Ansible support and cloud-init.
- 6
Several server tiers
Standard SSD, Premium NVMe, Storage VPS with up to 4TB of disk, dedicated-CPU VDS and IPv6-only Lite plans, resizable at any time.
- 7
A 1.8 GPA, above 29 of 122
That is against the other web hosts we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Your call
RamNode sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
RamNode at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $4 per month, or $0.006 per hour (512MB Standard VPS)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- RamNode (a trademark of InMotion Hosting, Inc.)
- Category
- Web Hosting
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for small unmanaged VPS billed by the hour
RamNode rents VPS servers from $4 a month, or by the hour, on an OpenStack platform with an API and CLI. The servers are self-managed, with the cheapest at 512 MB.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | A 512 MB Standard VPS is $4 a month or $0.006 an hour, inside the cheaper quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing free and no trial on the pages read, so you pay from day one. |
| Features | C | Standard, Storage and NVMe VPS and dedicated-CPU VDS, with an API and CLI. The cheapest has 512 MB of memory, so the basics are small. |
| Ease of use | D | You set up and secure the operating system yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web panel plus an API, CLI and infrastructure tools. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who RamNode is for
- Fits if you want an hourly-billed VPS with an API
- Works for small servers you manage yourself
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want a managed server, as these are self-managed
- Skip it if you want a trial, as nothing is free
- Tight if you need cPanel hosting, as that product is mentioned but not priced on the page read
- Watch out: data centers are in Atlanta, New Jersey, Seattle, Los Angeles and the Netherlands only
Good to know
Good for
- Developers who want hourly-billed cheap VPS with an API
- Self-hosters who need a lot of disk and bandwidth from a Storage VPS
- Teams that already use Terraform or Ansible
Worth knowing
- These are self-managed servers; the buyer sets up and secures the operating system.
- A cPanel hosting product is mentioned on the site, but its plans were not priced on the pricing page read.
- Data centers named on the site are in Atlanta, New Jersey, Seattle, Los Angeles and the Netherlands.
- RamNode is a registered trademark of InMotion Hosting, Inc., which its legal footer names.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4
A month to start
RamNode is a paid product, starting at $4 per month, or $0.006 per hour (512MB Standard VPS).
Nothing free and no trial on the pages read, so you pay from day one.
Standard VPS
$4
per month, or $0.006 per hour, for 512MB
SSD compute from 512MB, 1 core, 20GB and 1TB bandwidth up to 16GB, 8 cores, 260GB and 14TB at $80 a month.
Storage VPS
$4
per month, or $0.006 per hour, for 512MB
Spinning-disk plans from 512MB with 160GB and 2TB bandwidth, up to 12GB with 4000GB and 150TB at $64 a month.
Premium NVMe VPS
$14
per month, or $0.021 per hour, for 2GB
2GB, 2 cores, 80GB NVMe and 6TB bandwidth, up to 32GB, 16 cores and 600GB NVMe at $192 a month.
VDS (dedicated CPU)
$50
per month, or $0.074 per hour, for 8GB
Virtual dedicated servers with dedicated cores: 8GB and 2 cores with 200GB NVMe and 10TB bandwidth, up to 64GB and 16 cores at $320 a month.
Read from ramnode.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
Bonus credit on deposits
Deposit tiers from $10 (20% bonus) to $500 (100% bonus) add promotional credit, up to $500 of bonus credit per calendar year.
Stated on ramnode.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Hourly-billed OpenStack cloud VPS, NVMe and storage servers. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, file management.
Standard, Storage and NVMe VPS and dedicated-CPU VDS, with an API and CLI.
- OpenStack cloud platform
- Servers sit in a virtual private cloud with private networks, snapshots, custom firewalls and load balancers.
- API, CLI and infrastructure tools
- Servers can be deployed from a dashboard, an API or a CLI, and the vendor lists Terraform and Ansible support and cloud-init.
- Several server tiers
- Standard SSD, Premium NVMe, Storage VPS with up to 4TB of disk, dedicated-CPU VDS and IPv6-only Lite plans, resizable at any time.
- Hourly billing
- Plans list an hourly rate beside the monthly one, and payment is by PayPal, card, crypto or Alipay.
- Included bandwidth and IPv4
- Every plan includes an IPv4 address and a set transfer allowance, with an egress overage of $0.004 per GB on the compared plan.
- Chat and ticket support
- Live chat and tickets are staffed around the clock, according to the vendor.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Terraform
- Ansible
RamNode is made by RamNode (a trademark of InMotion Hosting, Inc.).
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
29/122
Other web hosts it is graded above
RamNode's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 29 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 19.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 79 of 122) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $4 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 23 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 10 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 123 web hosts we grade, cut by the letter each got. RamNode’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 79 of 122
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 122
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 122
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 122
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 57 of 122
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 111 web hosts. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. RamNode is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
RamNode sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. It costs $48 a year.
What you could make
- It runs in a browser, which is where something home-made would run too.
What you could not
- A file manager working directly on your disk.
- It plugs into other products, Terraform and Ansible among them, and has an API.
What this rests on. RamNode’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
BuyVM, RackNerd, Vultr, DigitalOcean and Hetzner
The 5 tools RamNode is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
BuyVM
From $24.00/yr
Low-cost KVM VPS slices with unmetered bandwidth and block storage.
- BuyVM also covers databases.
- 1.8GPA
RackNerd
From $21.99/yr
Low-cost KVM VPS, shared hosting and dedicated servers.
- RamNode also covers file management.
- RackNerd also covers databases.
- 1.8GPA
Vultr
From $2.50/mo
Cloud servers, bare metal and GPUs billed hourly or monthly.
- RamNode also covers file management.
- 2.2GPA
DigitalOcean
Free plan · from $4/mo
Cloud servers, app hosting and managed databases for developers.
- DigitalOcean has a free plan. RamNode does not.
- RamNode also covers file management.
- DigitalOcean also covers databases.
- 2.4GPA
Hetzner
From €1.60/mo
German hosting: web hosting, cloud servers and dedicated servers.
- RamNode also covers file management.
- Hetzner also covers file sharing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is RamNode free?
No. RamNode is a paid product, starting at $4 per month, or $0.006 per hour (512MB Standard VPS).
How much does RamNode cost?
RamNode lists 4 plans. Standard VPS: $4 per month, or $0.006 per hour, for 512MB.
What platforms does RamNode work on?
RamNode is available on Web.
Does RamNode offer any discounts?
RamNode publicly lists the following: Bonus credit on deposits.
Does RamNode have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. RamNode is listed for Web.
Does RamNode have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. RamNode is listed for Web.
Is RamNode open source?
RamNode is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does RamNode have an API?
Yes. RamNode offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does RamNode integrate with?
RamNode's listing names Terraform and Ansible. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes RamNode?
RamNode is made by RamNode (a trademark of InMotion Hosting, Inc.).
What are the alternatives to RamNode?
The closest alternatives to RamNode in our directory are BuyVM, RackNerd, Vultr, DigitalOcean and Hetzner.
How does RamNode compare with other web hosts?
RamNode's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 29 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 19.
Is RamNode good value for money?
ToolGPA grades RamNode B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $4 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 23 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of RamNode?
RamNode sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from RamNode’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from RamNode's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by RamNode (a trademark of InMotion Hosting, Inc.). Prices change, so check ramnode.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- RamNode, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/ramnode
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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