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Ask HN: Cheap VPS for python script cron/mysql server?

6 points by tkahn6 ↗ HN
http://prgmr.com/ seems to be out of space again.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good VPS? I simply need it for a python cron job and mysql server.

Thanks!

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vnuk
I'm too happy with Linode VPS to even describe how happy I am :) Even the smallest VPS packs plenty of power
code_duck
Agreed, Linode is the best price/performance I've found.
nreece
Both Linode and Slicehost have good service, support and pricing.
boyter
Depending on how cheap you want to go you can get dedicated servers from http://www.serverpronto.com/ for $5 a month. Its not the most beastly of things, but if your cron job runs a long time (like mine tend to do) its a good option.

I say this only because my other VPS complained (Westhost) I was using all the CPU power for a long running python script which didn't use much CPU but did take a few hours to run.

marilyn
I had double billing problems with serverpronto.
steve19
How can they afford to offer that at $5? It is a scam?
boyter
Dosent appear to be. My server took a while to get but im pretty happy with it. No double billings either although im keeping an eye on that.

I think they are selling off old hardware they would normally bin.

steve19
I am going to give it a try. I would have thought that power, rack space, support and bandwidth would cost more than $5!
sramov
Linode/Slicehost are always a safe choice.

But if you want cheaper, take a look at http://arpnetworks.com/vps -- they start at $10. Heard good things about ARP.

Might want to visit http://lowendbox.com/ too, but it is something I do not recommend if you don't know which of the gazillion hosts featured there are reputable.

lowkey
If you are looking for the ability to quickly and easily run python cron jobs, a few databases, and various other web-based applications then might I suggest that a full blown VPS might be overkill?

My favorite web host for all things Pythonic is www.Webfaction.com (Google them for reviews from the Python community. They offer the equivalent of a managed shared server for less than a VPS. While you won't get full root access, you also won't need to manually patch and maintain all the non-core crap normally associated with running a server yourself)

empire29
Linode's lowest package is about $20 USD/month and its a very nice VPS with stellar support. I use it and recommend it.
tkahn6
As a follow up. I went with HostVillage and I'm really happy with it so far.