Migration guide
Switching from VPSServer.com to Google Cloud Compute Engine
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | VPSServer.com | Google Cloud Compute Engine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $4 | $6.11 | +$2.11 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $14 | $12.23 | −$1.77 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $30 | $24.46 | −$5.54 |
| 8+ GB RAM | n/a | $48.92 | — |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Israel, Australia.
Only Google Cloud Compute Engine: Brazil, Chile, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Finland, Poland, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa.
Only VPSServer.com: Romania.
Features
Google Cloud Compute Engine adds snapshots, IPv6, an API, private networking, dedicated-CPU plans.
You would give up DDoS filtering, custom ISO boot.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Google Cloud Compute Engine server in United States first so the new IP is ready before DNS changes.
- Move data with rsync or a restic backup — snapshots help you roll back at the destination.
- Lower the DNS TTL to 300 seconds a day ahead, cut over, then keep VPSServer.com running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- VPSServer.com$4 · 21 cities
- Google Cloud Compute Engine$6.11 · 41 cities
Questions people ask
Is Google Cloud Compute Engine cheaper than VPSServer.com?
At 2 of 3 RAM tiers we can compare (1, 2, 4 and 8 GB) Google Cloud Compute Engine has the lower monthly price. Entry price is $6.11 against $4.
Will I lose any locations leaving VPSServer.com?
VPSServer.com covers 1 country that Google Cloud Compute Engine does not: Romania.