MonoVM review
Updated September 28, 2026 · DeployCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
MonoVM suits teams that want a single provider across many regions, with VPS and bare metal from the same operator. Its entry price of $6 for 1 vCPU, 512 MB RAM, 15 GB SSD sits just above the VPS median of €5.63, and billing runs monthly only, with no hourly option.
Key facts
- Best for
- Small teams needing game servers across many regions on monthly terms.
- Entry price
- $6 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Entry plan
- 1 vCPU, 512 MB RAM, 15 GB SSD (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Bandwidth allowance
- Up to Unlimited traffic (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Billing models
- Monthly (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Locations
- from 25 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Regions
- NL, RO, DK, DE, FI, GB, RU, FR, SE, AT, PL, CH, AE, HK, TR, SG, US, CA, AU, BR (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- DDoS protection
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- SLA uptime
- 99.9% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Server types
- VPS, Bare-metal (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Use cases
- Game-server, Forex (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Operating systems
- Linux, Windows (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- MonoVM Networks (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Canada (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2011 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Official website
- monovm.com
Apps and profiles
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry price of $6 sits near the VPS median of €5.63
- Location count of from 25 runs well above the VPS median of 5
- Bandwidth of Up to Unlimited traffic covers the game-server and forex workloads in game server and forex
- DDoS protection is included, with support on email, chat and phone
Cons
- Billing is monthly only through monthly, so short projects pay for a full cycle
- The 99.9% uptime commitment is modest against the workloads in game server and forex
- Ranked at 88 of 200 brands on entry price
Who it suits
- Teams running game servers, a workload listed under game server and forex
- Operators who want many regions, with from 25 locations listed
- Buyers wanting DDoS protection and support on email, chat and phone
Who should look elsewhere
- Aruba shoppers on a tight budget, where €1.99 comes in below $6
- UCloud watchers, since $5.34 is a lower entry price than $6
- SberCloud buyers weighing RUB 23.75 against $6 in another currency
How MonoVM compares
MonoVM vs ScalaHosting9.4 vs 8.3
MonoVM vs Contabo9.4 vs 9.2
MonoVM vs Kamatera9.4 vs 9.5
MonoVM vs Cloudways9.4 vs 9.2
MonoVM vs PlanetHoster9.4 vs 8.7
MonoVM vs Aruba9.4 vs 9.3Aruba lists an entry price of €1.99, which sits under MonoVM's $6.
MonoVM vs Hostinger9.4 vs 9.1
MonoVM vs Easy-Hebergement9.4 vs 8.6
MonoVM vs HostNoc9.4 vs 8.4
MonoVM vs AIS Cloud9.4 vs 8.1- MonoVM vs Miss Hosting FI9.4 vs 8.0
- MonoVM vs Miss Hosting SE9.4 vs 8.0
Where MonoVM is available
- Available
- Everywhere except Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does the cheapest MonoVM server include?+
The entry VPS is priced at $6 for 1 vCPU, 512 MB RAM, 15 GB SSD. Billing runs monthly through monthly, so there is no hourly option on this plan. The provider also offers bare metal as listed in vps and bare metal.
How does the entry price compare with other VPS hosts?+
MonoVM's $6 sits just above the VPS median of €5.63, in a market running from €0 to €416.16. On the ranking it sits at 88 of 200 brands.
Where can servers be placed and how many locations are there?+
MonoVM lists locations across NL, RO and DK, covering Europe, Asia and the Americas. The location count of from 25 is well above the VPS median of 5, so regional choice is broad.
What is the traffic allowance on a plan?+
The bandwidth allowance is listed as Up to Unlimited traffic, which suits the game-server and forex workloads named in game server and forex. This compares with a site egress median of €0 per gigabyte across providers.
How can I get help from support?+
Support runs on email, chat and phone, so email, chat, phone, a help centre and community forums are all offered. A help centre is the most common channel on the site, appearing in 90.2% of listings.
Is there DDoS protection and an uptime commitment?+
DDoS protection is included, matching 97.2% of site listings. The uptime commitment is 99.9%, which is the figure any service credits would be measured against.
Which operating systems can I run?+
MonoVM supports linux and windows, so both Linux and Windows images are offered. Linux appears in 98.2% of site listings, making it the safer default for most builds.
Is MonoVM a new company?+
The company was founded in 2011 and operates as MonoVM Networks with headquarters in Canada. Bare metal is part of vps and bare metal, so the same account covers dedicated servers.
Sources
- monovm.com/about-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Server types
“MonoVM dedicated servers provide access to physical server resources”
- monovm.com/terms-of-services checked September 26, 2026
Backs: DDoS protection, Headquarters, Legal entity, SLA uptime
“DDoS attacks beyond mitigation capacity (mitigation is provided on a commercially reasonable basis)”
- monovm.com/vps checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Bandwidth allowance, Billing models, Entry plan, Entry price, Founded, Locations, Operating systems, Regions, Support channels, Use cases
“Traffic: Up to Unlimited”
Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.