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AlmaLinux VPS Hosting

AlmaLinux, the CentOS
replacement that fits.

AlmaLinux 8 and 9. RHEL-binary-compatible, on AMD EPYC and pure NVMe.
The independent cloud for builders, since 2008.
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~ ssh root@alma-dxb-001 connected
[root@alma-dxb-001 ~]# cat /etc/os-release
PRETTY_NAME="AlmaLinux 9.4 (Seafoam Ocelot)"
PLATFORM_ID="platform:el9"
[root@alma-dxb-001 ~]# dnf install -y httpd mariadb-server
Installed: httpd-2.4.62, mariadb-server-10.5.27
[root@alma-dxb-001 ~]# systemctl enable --now httpd
Created symlink /etc/systemd/system/multi-user.target.wants/httpd.service
[root@alma-dxb-001 ~]# _

AlmaLinux VPS at a glance

Cloudzy ships AlmaLinux VPS hosting from 12 regions, starting at $2.48 per month. One-click images cover AlmaLinux 8 and 9, the community-led, RHEL-binary-compatible distribution governed by the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, managed via DNF with SELinux enforcing and cPanel Tier 1 support. Plans run from 512 MB to 64 GB DDR5, all on NVMe with 40 Gbps uplinks. Provisioning in 60 seconds. Independent since 2008; rated 4.6 / 5 by 713+ reviewers on Trustpilot.

Starting price
$2.48 / month
Versions
8 · 9
Package mgr
DNF · RPM
Provisioning
60 seconds
Regions
12 worldwide
Money-back
14 days

Why builders pick Cloudzy

AlmaLinux that just runs.

The four things buyers actually compare us on, done right.

AMD EPYC + NVMe

Latest-gen AMD EPYC, NVMe-only storage, DDR5 memory, 40 Gbps uplinks. Single-thread leadership on every plan tier.

14-day money-back

14-day money-back guarantee on every plan. No questions asked, no setup fees. Cancel anytime from the dashboard.

99.95% uptime SLA

Automated monitoring across 12 regions. Last-30-day uptime is publicly tracked at status.cloudzy.com, no hiding.

24/7 human support

Live chat and ticket replies typically under 5 minutes. Engineers, not script-readers. Median resolution under 1 hour.

Pick your AlmaLinux

Two RHEL-shaped releases.
Both Tier-1 cPanel.

AlmaLinux 9 for current production. RHEL 9 binary-compatible. AlmaLinux 8 if your stack still targets RHEL 8 (cPanel migrations, legacy apps). Both ship with SELinux enforcing, firewalld on, and SSH-key auth required by default.

Custom AlmaLinux ISO upload supported on every plan
AlmaLinux 9
RHEL 9 binary-compatible
AlmaLinux 8
RHEL 8 binary-compatible
DNF
Modern yum replacement
RPM
Native package format
SELinux
Enforcing by default
cPanel-ready
Tier 1 supported
Foundation-led
Community non-profit
Custom ISO
Bring your own image

Use cases

Why builders choose
Cloudzy's AlmaLinux VPS.

cPanel shared hosting

AlmaLinux is the cleanest cPanel base today. Tier 1 support, the same RHEL paths as the official cPanel docs, and no licensing friction from the OS side.

RHEL-target containers

Build OCI images with `FROM almalinux:9` and ship them to RHEL production untouched. Same glibc, same systemd, same SELinux labels.

Migration off CentOS

Run `almalinux-deploy` to convert a CentOS 8 / Stream 8 / Rocky 8 box in place. Or provision fresh and rsync over. Either way, RHEL-quality without a Red Hat subscription.

Hardened production servers

SELinux enforcing, firewalld on, no unnecessary services. The same security defaults Red Hat ships, on a community-led OS that won't change governance under you.

WHM / multi-tenant hosting

Resell shared hosting on AlmaLinux + cPanel/WHM. Multi-account isolation via SELinux + cgroups, predictable security errata from the AlmaLinux team.

RHCSA & RHCE labs

Practice for Red Hat certifications on a binary-compatible OS. Same SELinux mechanics, same firewalld syntax, same systemd unit paths, at $2.48/mo per lab box.

60s
Provisioning
40 Gbps
Uplink
NVMe-only
Storage
12
Regions
99.95%
Uptime SLA
14 days
Money-back

Global network

12 regions. Four continents.
One click away.

Drop your AlmaLinux VPS as close to your users as physics allows. Median P50 latency under 10 ms in North America and Europe.

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Pricing

Pay for what you use. That's it.

Hourly, monthly, or yearly. No egress fees. No commitments. Currently 50% off all plans.

512 MB DDR5

Sandbox · cPanel test

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$4.95/mo −50%
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  • 1 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 20 GB NVMe
  • 1 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
1 GB DDR5

Personal sites · DirectAdmin

$3.48 /mo
$6.95/mo −50%
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  • 1 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 25 GB NVMe
  • 1 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
2 GB DDR5

cPanel-shared web hosting

$7.475 /mo
$14.95/mo −50%
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  • 1 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 60 GB NVMe
  • 3 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
Most popular
4 GB DDR5

Production · multi-tenant

$14.47 /mo
$28.95/mo −50%
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  • 2 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 120 GB NVMe
  • 5 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
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FAQ. AlmaLinux VPS

Common questions, straight answers.

Is AlmaLinux a real CentOS replacement?
Yes. AlmaLinux is a 1:1 binary-compatible rebuild of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Built and maintained by the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, a community-led non-profit. RPMs, paths, services, and certifications all match RHEL, including cPanel and Plesk certifications that CentOS Stream lacks.

Which AlmaLinux versions do you offer?
AlmaLinux 8 (RHEL 8 clone) and AlmaLinux 9 (RHEL 9 clone) as one-click images. AlmaLinux 9 is the current default. Both come with up to 10 years of supported updates from the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, matching the original RHEL support windows.

AlmaLinux vs Rocky Linux, which should I pick?
Both are RHEL clones with similar quality, similar release cadence, and the same RPM compatibility. AlmaLinux is governed by a member-elected non-profit foundation. Rocky is governed by RESF. Functionally interchangeable, pick by community fit, not technical capability. Both run cPanel and Plesk.

Does cPanel work on AlmaLinux?
Yes, cPanel officially supports AlmaLinux 8 and 9 as a Tier 1 platform. Install via the standard cPanel installer; we also offer a one-click cPanel image with AlmaLinux 9 as the base. Bring your own cPanel license, or use the trial; we don't bundle the license.

How fast does AlmaLinux provision on Cloudzy?
60 seconds from paid order to root SSH. The AlmaLinux image is pre-built and stored locally in each region, so provisioning is just a clone plus first-boot cloud-init. You'll get an email with the IP, root password, and SSH string within seconds.

Do I get root access on AlmaLinux?
Yes, full root SSH on every plan. KVM virtualization means you can change kernels, modify SELinux contexts, run firewalld / nftables, and load any kernel module. No shared hypervisor restrictions.

Can I migrate from CentOS 7/8 to AlmaLinux?
Yes, the AlmaLinux project ships an `almalinux-deploy` script that performs an in-place migration from CentOS 7 (with caveats) and CentOS 8 / Stream 8 / Rocky 8. The cleaner path on a VPS is to provision a fresh AlmaLinux 9, copy data over, and decommission the old box.

Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, 14 days from purchase, no questions asked, full refund. Apply from the panel or email [email protected].

Can I run Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes on AlmaLinux?
Yes. Podman ships in the base repos as the rootless-by-default Red Hat container engine. Docker installs cleanly via the upstream Docker repo. k3s, microk8s, and full upstream Kubernetes all run on AlmaLinux 9.

What payment methods do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover, PayPal, and crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT). Wire transfer is available for annual contracts over $1,000.

Ready when you are.
AlmaLinux in 60 seconds.

Pick a release, pick a region, click. SSH'd into a RHEL-shaped Linux before your coffee.

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