> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.repocloud.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# VPS Apps

> Dedicated virtual private servers with root SSH access, snapshots, power controls, and a dedicated IPv4 address

## VPS App Deployment

VPS Apps give you a dedicated virtual private server running the application of your choice. Unlike Container Apps that run in a managed Docker container, a VPS App gives you an entire server with root access, SSH, and a full suite of management tools.

<Note>
  VPS Apps provide dedicated compute, root SSH access, a browser-based serial console, point-in-time snapshots, live resizing, and a dedicated IPv4 address — all managed from the RepoCloud dashboard. A minimum deposit of \$1 is required for VPS access.
</Note>

## Available VPS Apps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Coolify" icon="snowflake" href="/deployment/coolify">
    Self-hosted Heroku/Netlify alternative with git-push deploys, 280+ one-click service templates, managed databases, and automatic SSL
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dokploy" icon="docker" href="/deployment/dokploy">
    Docker-native deployment platform with Nixpacks auto-detection, Docker Compose support, Traefik routing, and one-click databases
  </Card>

  <Card title="OpenClaw" icon="code" href="/deployment/openclaw">
    AI-powered coding platform using Claude models to generate, test, and iterate on code in persistent workspaces
  </Card>

  <Card title="Hermes Agent" icon="robot" href="/deployment/hermes-agent">
    Autonomous AI agent from Nous Research with multi-model routing via OpenRouter, a web dashboard, and messaging integrations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ubuntu VPS" icon="server" href="/deployment/ubuntu">
    A clean Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server with nothing pre-installed — full root access to build whatever you need
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How VPS Apps Differ from Container Apps

| Feature          | Container Apps            | VPS Apps                          |
| ---------------- | ------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| Infrastructure   | Managed Docker containers | Dedicated virtual private server  |
| Root access      | No                        | Yes (SSH + browser console)       |
| Autoscale        | Available (default)       | Not available — fixed tiers only  |
| Fixed tiers      | Tiers 1–7 ($3–$96)        | Tiers 2–7 ($6–$96)                |
| SSH access       | No                        | Full root SSH with key management |
| Browser console  | No                        | Serial console via xterm.js       |
| Snapshots        | No                        | Up to 5 point-in-time snapshots   |
| Power controls   | Pause only                | Power off, power on, reboot       |
| Dedicated IPv4   | No (shared)               | Included at no extra charge       |
| Custom domains   | CNAME-based               | A-record to your dedicated IPv4   |
| Deposit required | No                        | \$1 minimum deposit required      |

## Pricing

VPS Apps use fixed tiers with hourly billing. A dedicated IPv4 address is included with every VPS at no extra charge.

| vCPU | RAM   | SSD    | Hourly   | Monthly |
| ---- | ----- | ------ | -------- | ------- |
| 1    | 2 GB  | 30 GB  | \$0.0083 | \$6     |
| 2    | 2 GB  | 40 GB  | \$0.0125 | \$9     |
| 2    | 4 GB  | 40 GB  | \$0.0167 | \$12    |
| 4    | 8 GB  | 80 GB  | \$0.0333 | \$24    |
| 8    | 16 GB | 160 GB | \$0.0667 | \$48    |
| 16   | 32 GB | 320 GB | \$0.1333 | \$96    |

<Note>
  The \$3/month tier (1 GB RAM) is available for Container Apps only. VPS Apps start at \$6/month (2 GB RAM).
</Note>

### Additional VPS Costs

* **Snapshots**: \$0.10 per GB per month — up to 5 snapshots per instance
* **Bandwidth**: \$0.10 per GB excess outbound beyond the tier's free allowance
* **Paused billing**: 25% of the tier's hourly rate while the VPS is paused

### Minimum Requirements

Each VPS app has tested minimum resource requirements. Tiers below the minimum are disabled on the deployment page:

| App          | Minimum RAM                        |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------- |
| Coolify      | 2 GB                               |
| Dokploy      | 2 GB                               |
| OpenClaw     | 2 GB                               |
| Hermes Agent | 2 GB                               |
| Ubuntu VPS   | 2 GB (Tier 1 permanently sold out) |

### Deposit Requirement

VPS Apps require a minimum deposit of \$1. The free sign-up credit (\$3) cannot be used for VPS deployments. After depositing at least \$1, your balance exceeds the \$3 threshold and VPS deployment unlocks.

## Deployment Process

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find the App">
    Search the [RepoCloud marketplace](https://repocloud.io/results) for the VPS app you want (e.g., "Coolify" or "Ubuntu VPS").
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Deployment">
    Enter a project name, provide any required inputs (such as an admin email or API key), and select a server tier.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy">
    Click **Deploy** and wait for provisioning to complete (1–2 minutes for Ubuntu, 5–10 minutes for application VPS apps).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Receive Deployment Email">
    You receive an email with your server's URL (for web apps), app credentials, SSH connection details, and your private key.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Manage Your Server">
    Use the RepoCloud dashboard to access your server's manage page with all management tools.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## VPS Manage Page

Every VPS instance has a dedicated manage page. For full details on all management features, see [Managing VPS Apps](/manage/vps-apps).

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="AI Deploy" icon="robot" href="/deployment/ai-deploy">
    Deploy a GitHub project to a VPS with AI assistance
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deploy as VPS" icon="toggle-on" href="/deployment/deploy-as-vps">
    Deploy any container app as a VPS instead
  </Card>

  <Card title="Managing VPS Apps" icon="sliders" href="/manage/vps-apps">
    Learn all the VPS management features
  </Card>

  <Card title="API and MCP" icon="code" href="/api/introduction">
    Programmatically deploy and manage VPS instances
  </Card>
</CardGroup>