KVM VPS in India: your own kernel on reserved resources
Every VPS here is a KVM virtual machine in Noida, from ₹287 a month or ₹0.56 an hour before GST. This page explains what KVM means for you as a buyer, what you can run on it, and what each small size costs.
Full virtualisation, in four parts
Full virtualisation
KVM runs your server as a complete virtual machine with virtual hardware of its own. The operating system inside shares nothing with other customers except the physical host underneath.
Your own kernel
You boot your own kernel, not a slice of the host kernel. You can load kernel modules, tune sysctl, run WireGuard or your own firewall rules and choose the kernel version your software needs.
Linux or Windows
Pick a Linux image from the panel, or Windows Server on a plan with at least 2 vCPU and 4 GB RAM. Windows runs as it would on its own hardware, with RDP ready at first boot.
Dedicated VM, never overcommitted
Every server is a dedicated VM: its vCPU and RAM are reserved for that one VM and never overcommitted. It is still a virtual machine on shared hardware, not a physical dedicated server.
Workloads that suit a KVM VPS
- Docker and Podman containers, and Docker Compose stacks
- Single-node Kubernetes such as k3s, or worker nodes for your own cluster
- Databases that need their own tuned kernel settings
- VPNs and tunnels, including WireGuard and OpenVPN
- Windows applications over Remote Desktop, such as accounting software
- Build servers, CI runners and test boxes you create by the hour
What a KVM VPS is not
- Nested virtualisation, such as running KVM or VirtualBox inside the VPS, depends on the host CPU settings. Ask support before you plan on it.
- You get a virtual machine, not a physical server: there is no GPU and no bare-metal hardware to choose.
- The server is self-managed. You run the operating system, updates and backups; we run the platform, the network and billing.
- We run from one location, Noida. If you need servers in several countries, this is the wrong fit.
KVM VPS plans from the live catalogue
Hourly billing, 1-hour minimum, no term. The lower term prices are per month, paid up front for the whole term.
| Size | Hourly | Monthly | Monthlywith 18% GST | Annualper month | 36 monthsper month | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 vCPU · 2 GB RAM · 20 GB NVMeWordPress with caching, or a small Node or Python app | ₹0.92/hour | ₹469/month | ₹553.42 | ₹375.20 | ₹234.50 | Deploy |
| 4 vCPU · 4 GB RAM · 40 GB NVMeDocker with an app and its database | ₹1.63/hour | ₹833/month | ₹982.94 | ₹666.40 | ₹416.50 | Deploy |
| 8 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · 40 GB NVMeSeveral containers, or a busier site with its database | ₹2.84/hour | ₹1,449/month | ₹1,709.82 | ₹1,159.20 | ₹724.50 | Deploy |
Prices before GST unless shown otherwise, from the live catalogue. Hosted in Noida, India. Every size and term is on the pricing page. First orders are covered by the 7-day money-back guarantee.
KVM is not the answer to everything
- If you need one machine that is physically yours, a VPS is the wrong tool: we do not sell dedicated servers.
- For software that must survive a server failing, one VPS is one point of failure, so look at managed Kubernetes or a second server.
- For a Windows server, read the Windows VPS page first for what the plans include.
KVM VPS in India, answered
What does KVM mean for a VPS buyer?
KVM runs your server as a full virtual machine with its own kernel, virtual hardware and operating system. You get root access to a machine that behaves like a small computer of its own, rather than a container sharing the host kernel.
Can I run Docker on a KVM VPS?
Yes. Docker, Podman and Docker Compose run as they would on any Linux machine, because the kernel is yours. Single-node Kubernetes such as k3s also works. Nested virtualisation depends on the host CPU settings, so ask support before you plan on it.
Which operating systems can I use?
Linux images from the panel, and Windows Server on a plan with at least 2 vCPU and 4 GB RAM. You can reinstall the operating system from the panel at any time.
Is the RAM and CPU really mine?
Every server is a dedicated VM, never overcommitted: its vCPU and RAM are reserved for that one VM. It is still a virtual machine on shared hardware, so disk and network capacity are shared with other servers on the host.
Is a KVM VPS the same as a dedicated server?
No. A dedicated server is a physical machine and we do not sell those. A KVM VPS is a virtual machine with reserved resources. We do not sell GPU instances either.
How is a KVM VPS billed, and is there GST?
Hourly billing, 1-hour minimum, no term, or a monthly or longer term. Every price on this page is before GST; GST at 18% is added and you get a GST tax invoice with input credit. The server runs in our datacentre in Noida, India.
Do you manage the server for me?
No. A VPS is self-managed: you look after the operating system, updates and backups. We run the platform, the network and billing. Write to support@bookmyhost.com or call +91 80655 31111 for help with the platform.
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