MaxKVM VPS Review
MaxKVM in its own words
MaxKVM is a cloud service provider headquartered in San Diego, CA with more than a decade of experience in small business VoIP/Web Hosting.
MaxKVM provides organizations and developers the computing resources required for nearly any project with a wide selection of virtual computing resources available to deploy. MaxKVM specializes KVM optimization with an emphasis on stability, security, and support.
MaxKVM was founded in 2008.
It is headquartered in the USA.
It offers VPS hosting products.
- Netherlands
- Singapore
- United States
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| Review MaxKVM plan grades in the Screener | Screener |
| Review CPU models found in MaxKVM trials | CPUs |
| Performance variations of MaxKVM VPS over the long term | Consistency |
MaxKVM VPS Features
Features not included in the VPS price are marked as missing below.
Pros and Cons
Strengths
- 5 datacenter locations on 3 continents.
- Free weekly backups.
Weaknesses
- Minimum set of features.
MaxKVM Extra Services
In addition to features included in the VPS plan, MaxKVM also offers the following services (possibly for a fee):
| Backups | Block storage | Object storage | Load balancer | Floating IP addresses |
| Team Management | Managed databases | Serverless | DDoS protection | Kubernetes |
| GPU instances |
VPS Instance Provisioning Time
For each MaxKVM VPS trial, we measured how long it took to provision the server from the moment it was ordered to the moment it accepted SSH connections.
See also VPS provisioning times for all providers.
| Average Provisioning Time | Min Provisioning Time | Max Provisioning Time | Number of VPS Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50s | 25s | 70s | 7 |
Admin UI Screenshots
MaxKVM Plans
Plan Specifications
| URL | https://www.maxkvm.com/pricing/ |
|---|---|
| Price per month | $5.00 |
| Discount or Surcharge for long or short term use |
No |
| Disk GB | 25 |
| Num Cores | 1 |
| Memory GB | 1.0 |
| Hourly Billing | No |
| Virtualization | KVM |
| Data Transfer GB | 1000 |
| Burstable CPU | No |
| Dedicated CPU | No |
Plan Grades
Grades are calculated by combining results from web, sysbench, endurance and remote timing tests. Grade A is best, grade F is worst.
Follow the letter links to find the test results backing the grade.
More details about grades calculation
Overall Score: 46
| Web Performance | Raw CPU Power | Performance Stability | Disk IO Performance | Network Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | B |
Note: A low grade on a low price VPS does not necessarily mean the VPS is underperforming, the server may still perform better than other servers at the same price. Use the Price Weighted Grades or the Best VPS 2021 rankings to find the best VPS in each price range.
Performance Test Results
We conducted 4 different types of tests during the latest trial for MaxKVM - SKVM-1G. Review the results and compare this plan to its competitors.
| Web Runs | Network Transfers | Sysbench | Endurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
Performance trials run on the SKVM-1G plan
This plan was tested 1 times at vpsbenchmarks.com. The table below shows all trials run on the SKVM-1G plan with its grade and CPU type.
| Start of Trial | CPU | Datacenter | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 2020 | AMD EPYC 7302P 16-Core Processor | Texas, USA | D |
Plan Specifications
| URL | https://www.maxkvm.com/pricing/ |
|---|---|
| Price per month | $8.00 |
| Discount or Surcharge for long or short term use |
No |
| Disk GB | 50 |
| Num Cores | 1 |
| Memory GB | 2.0 |
| Hourly Billing | No |
| Virtualization | KVM |
| Data Transfer GB | 2000 |
| Maximum Network Speed Out | 1000 Mbps |
| Burstable CPU | No |
| Dedicated CPU | No |
Plan Grades
Grades are calculated by combining results from web, sysbench, endurance and remote timing tests. Grade A is best, grade F is worst.
Follow the letter links to find the test results backing the grade.
More details about grades calculation
Overall Score: 48
| Web Performance | Raw CPU Power | Performance Stability | Disk IO Performance | Network Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | C | C | D |
Note: A low grade on a low price VPS does not necessarily mean the VPS is underperforming, the server may still perform better than other servers at the same price. Use the Price Weighted Grades or the Best VPS 2021 rankings to find the best VPS in each price range.
Performance Test Results
We conducted 4 different types of tests during the latest trial for MaxKVM - SKVM-2G. Review the results and compare this plan to its competitors.
| Web Runs | Network Transfers | Sysbench | Endurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
Performance trials run on the SKVM-2G plan
This plan was tested 1 times at vpsbenchmarks.com. The table below shows all trials run on the SKVM-2G plan with its grade and CPU type.
| Start of Trial | CPU | Datacenter | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28 2021 | AMD EPYC 7302P 16-Core Processor | Texas, USA | D |
Plan Specifications
| URL | https://www.maxkvm.com/virtual-servers/ |
|---|---|
| Price per month | $12.00 |
| Discount or Surcharge for long or short term use |
No |
| Disk GB | 75 |
| Num Cores | 2 |
| Memory GB | 4.0 |
| Hourly Billing | No |
| Virtualization | KVM |
| Data Transfer GB | 3000 |
| Burstable CPU | No |
| Dedicated CPU | No |
Plan Grades
Grades are calculated by combining results from web, sysbench, endurance and remote timing tests. Grade A is best, grade F is worst.
Follow the letter links to find the test results backing the grade.
More details about grades calculation
Overall Score: 75
| Web Performance | Raw CPU Power | Performance Stability | Disk IO Performance | Network Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | B | B | C | B |
Note: A low grade on a low price VPS does not necessarily mean the VPS is underperforming, the server may still perform better than other servers at the same price. Use the Price Weighted Grades or the Best VPS 2021 rankings to find the best VPS in each price range.
Performance Test Results
We conducted 4 different types of tests during the latest trial for MaxKVM - SKVM-4G. Review the results and compare this plan to its competitors.
| Web Runs | Network Transfers | Sysbench | Endurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
Performance trials run on the SKVM-4G plan
This plan was tested 1 times at vpsbenchmarks.com. The table below shows all trials run on the SKVM-4G plan with its grade and CPU type.
| Start of Trial | CPU | Datacenter | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29 2020 | AMD EPYC 7302P 16-Core Processor | New York, USA | B |
Plan Specifications
| URL | https://www.maxkvm.com/pricing/ |
|---|---|
| Price per month | $18.00 |
| Discount or Surcharge for long or short term use |
No |
| Disk GB | 100 |
| Num Cores | 3 |
| Memory GB | 6.0 |
| Hourly Billing | No |
| Virtualization | KVM |
| Data Transfer GB | 5000 |
| Maximum Network Speed Out | 1000 Mbps |
| Burstable CPU | No |
| Dedicated CPU | No |
Plan Grades
Grades are calculated by combining results from web, sysbench, endurance and remote timing tests. Grade A is best, grade F is worst.
Follow the letter links to find the test results backing the grade.
More details about grades calculation
Overall Score: 65
| Web Performance | Raw CPU Power | Performance Stability | Disk IO Performance | Network Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | B | C | E |
Note: A low grade on a low price VPS does not necessarily mean the VPS is underperforming, the server may still perform better than other servers at the same price. Use the Price Weighted Grades or the Best VPS 2021 rankings to find the best VPS in each price range.
Performance Test Results
We conducted 4 different types of tests during the latest trial for MaxKVM - PKVM-6G. Review the results and compare this plan to its competitors.
| Web Runs | Network Transfers | Sysbench | Endurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
Performance trials run on the PKVM-6G plan
This plan was tested 1 times at vpsbenchmarks.com. The table below shows all trials run on the PKVM-6G plan with its grade and CPU type.
| Start of Trial | CPU | Datacenter | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12 2020 | AMD EPYC 7302P 16-Core Processor | New York, USA | C |
Plan Specifications
| URL | https://maxkvm.com/virtual-servers/ |
|---|---|
| Price per month | $25.00 |
| Discount or Surcharge for long or short term use |
No |
| Disk GB | 150 |
| Num Cores | 4 |
| Memory GB | 8.0 |
| Hourly Billing | No |
| Virtualization | KVM |
| Data Transfer GB | 10000 |
| Burstable CPU | No |
| Dedicated CPU | No |
Plan Grades
Grades are calculated by combining results from web, sysbench, endurance and remote timing tests. Grade A is best, grade F is worst.
Follow the letter links to find the test results backing the grade.
More details about grades calculation
Overall Score: 62
Performance Test Results
We conducted 4 different types of tests during the latest trial for MaxKVM - PKVM-8G. Review the results and compare this plan to its competitors.
| Web Runs | Network Transfers | Sysbench | Endurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
Performance trials run on the PKVM-8G plan
This plan was tested 2 times at vpsbenchmarks.com. The table below shows all trials run on the PKVM-8G plan with its grade and CPU type.
| Start of Trial | CPU | Datacenter | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 2021 | AMD EPYC 7302P 16-Core Processor | New York, USA | C |
| Jun 12 2020 | AMD EPYC 7302P 16-Core Processor | Los Angeles, USA | C |
Plan Specifications
| URL | https://www.maxkvm.com/pricing/ |
|---|---|
| Price per month | $35.00 |
| Discount or Surcharge for long or short term use |
No |
| Disk GB | 175 |
| Num Cores | 6 |
| Memory GB | 12.0 |
| Hourly Billing | No |
| Virtualization | KVM |
| Data Transfer GB | 15000 |
| Maximum Network Speed Out | 1000 Mbps |
| Burstable CPU | No |
| Dedicated CPU | No |
Plan Grades
Grades are calculated by combining results from web, sysbench, endurance and remote timing tests. Grade A is best, grade F is worst.
Follow the letter links to find the test results backing the grade.
More details about grades calculation
Overall Score: 68
Performance Test Results
We conducted 4 different types of tests during the latest trial for MaxKVM - PKVM-12G. Review the results and compare this plan to its competitors.
| Web Runs | Network Transfers | Sysbench | Endurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
Performance trials run on the PKVM-12G plan
This plan was tested 1 times at vpsbenchmarks.com. The table below shows all trials run on the PKVM-12G plan with its grade and CPU type.
| Start of Trial | CPU | Datacenter | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12 2021 | AMD EPYC 7302P 16-Core Processor | Singapore | B |
Plan Specifications
| URL | https://www.maxkvm.com/pricing/ |
|---|---|
| Price per month | $50.00 |
| Discount or Surcharge for long or short term use |
No |
| Disk GB | 200 |
| Num Cores | 8 |
| Memory GB | 16.0 |
| Hourly Billing | No |
| Virtualization | KVM |
| Data Transfer GB | 20000 |
| Burstable CPU | No |
| Dedicated CPU | No |
Plan Grades
Grades are calculated by combining results from web, sysbench, endurance and remote timing tests. Grade A is best, grade F is worst.
Follow the letter links to find the test results backing the grade.
More details about grades calculation
Overall Score: 77
Performance Test Results
We conducted 4 different types of tests during the latest trial for MaxKVM - PKVM-16G. Review the results and compare this plan to its competitors.
| Web Runs | Network Transfers | Sysbench | Endurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
Performance trials run on the PKVM-16G plan
This plan was tested 1 times at vpsbenchmarks.com. The table below shows all trials run on the PKVM-16G plan with its grade and CPU type.
| Start of Trial | CPU | Datacenter | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 2020 | AMD EPYC 7302P 16-Core Processor | Amsterdam, Netherlands | B |
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