KVM 1
KVM 1 · 1 vCPU · 1 GB RAM
$3.08
- 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB NVMe
- 2 TB traffic, 1 Gbit/s port, 1 IPv4 + /64 IPv6
- Renews every 30 days from your crypto balance
- Kyun: $4.12 a month for 1 vCPU / 1 GB RAM / 20 GB SSD
Quick answer
Offshore VPS or VPN: which one do I need?
Offshore VPS or VPN: pick a VPN to hide your browsing behind a shared IP, with an app and no setup. Pick an offshore VPS when you need a server you control: your own WireGuard VPN on a dedicated IP, a website, a Tor relay or a node. OffshoreKVM sells offshore KVM VPS in 4 countries from $3.08 per 30 days. No KYC: no ID, no selfie, no documents. Pay in crypto.
How do an offshore VPS and a VPN compare?
| Point | Offshore VPS | Commercial VPN |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | A whole Linux server with root access | An app that tunnels your device's traffic |
| IP address | One dedicated IPv4 plus IPv6, used only by you | Usually shared with many other users |
| What it can run | A VPN, websites, Tor relays, nodes, any Linux software | Your own traffic only |
| Who runs the VPN software | You, on a server you administer | The VPN company |
| Logs | Yours to set; OffshoreKVM keeps no traffic logs | Set by the VPN company's policy |
| Locations | One per server; OffshoreKVM has Amsterdam, Reykjavik, Zurich and Bucharest | Usually many, switchable in the app |
| Setup | You install and update WireGuard or other software | Install an app and sign in |
| Best for | Hosting, a private VPN for you or a team, relays, nodes, a fixed IP | Everyday browsing, public Wi-Fi, switching countries |
What is the difference between an offshore VPS and a VPN?
A VPN is a service that tunnels your device's traffic to the provider's servers. An offshore VPS is a server abroad that you rent and run yourself.
A VPN is a service you subscribe to; an offshore VPS is a server you control, and a VPN is one of many things it can run.
With a VPN, the company runs the servers and decides what it logs. With a VPS, you install the software, hold the keys and set the logging. WireGuard, a modern VPN protocol that started in the Linux kernel, runs on any Linux VPS. OffshoreKVM, a no-KYC offshore VPS host, gives you root on a KVM server: Root access over SSH with your own public key; password login is off by default.
Is a VPN on my own VPS more private than a commercial VPN?
It is more private in one way and less in another. You remove the VPN company: no third party runs your tunnel, and you choose the software and its settings.
The trade-off is the IP. A commercial VPN mixes you with many users on one exit IP; a VPN on your own VPS gives you a dedicated IP that only your traffic uses. Every site you visit through it sees the same address, rented by one customer. To blend into a crowd, a shared VPN does better. For an IP that is yours and a tunnel no VPN company runs, a VPS does better.
On the OffshoreKVM side: No logs: we keep no connection logs, no traffic logs and no IP addresses of visitors or customers, on the website, the dashboard or the VPS. The datacenter network still carries the traffic; see what can my VPS provider see on my server. What a no-KYC VPS still reveals about you is on does a no-KYC VPS really hide who I am.
When do I need an offshore VPS rather than a VPN?
You need an offshore VPS when you want to run something, not just route your browsing. Typical cases:
- Your own VPN for a household or a team, on a fixed IP you can allowlist. See what is the best offshore VPS for WireGuard.
- A Tor relay. Tor relays are allowed, exit relays included, as well as middle relays and bridges. See which VPS allows a Tor exit node.
- A Bitcoin, Lightning or Monero node. See can I run a Bitcoin or Lightning node on a VPS.
- A website or service hosted outside your country, with a host that ignores DMCA notices.
- A stable IP for SSH, remote work or services that check your address.
When is a VPN the better choice?
A VPN is better when you want privacy for browsing and no server to look after. Choose a VPN if you:
- switch countries often, since one VPS sits in one city;
- want to share an exit IP with many other users;
- do not want to handle updates, firewall rules and keys yourself;
- only need your phone and laptop covered on public Wi-Fi.
Many people use both: a VPN app for everyday browsing and a VPS for what they host.
Which one fits my task?
Pick the VPS for anything you host or want on a fixed IP, and the VPN for browsing privacy without administration.
| Task | Better choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Private VPN for a team or family | Offshore VPS | One server, your keys, a fixed IP for every member |
| Browsing on café or airport Wi-Fi | VPN | One app covers the whole device |
| Changing country every day | VPN | Many locations in one subscription |
| Hosting a website outside your country | Offshore VPS | A VPN cannot host anything |
| Running a Tor relay | Offshore VPS | Needs a server with a public IP; Tor exits allowed at OffshoreKVM |
| Running a Bitcoin or Monero node | Offshore VPS | Needs disk, uptime and open ports |
| A fixed IP for remote access or allowlists | Offshore VPS | The IPv4 is dedicated to your VPS |
Can I turn an offshore VPS into my own VPN?
Yes. Install WireGuard on a Linux VPS, create a key pair for the server and one per device, and route your traffic through the server. The steps are in how do I set up WireGuard on a VPS.
The smallest OffshoreKVM plan, KVM 1, has 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB NVMe, 2 TB traffic. Every VPS has one dedicated IPv4 address and IPv6. Traffic quotas count outgoing data per 30-day period; over the quota there is never an automatic extra charge. Pick the location for its law and its distance from you: see which country is best for offshore hosting.
How much does an offshore VPS for a VPN cost?
An offshore VPS for a personal VPN costs from $3.08 per 30 days at OffshoreKVM.
According to OffshoreKVM's check of 29 October 2026, the median monthly price of a 1 vCPU / 1 GB / 20 GB offshore VPS with an IPv4 address was $13.11 across 24 hosts that take crypto without KYC. OffshoreKVM's KVM 1 costs $3.08, at least 25% below the cheapest comparable plan, Kyun at $4.12. HOSTKEY is cheaper but asks for ID.
That check covered VPS hosts only, so this page quotes no VPN prices. All plans are on how much does an offshore VPS cost at OffshoreKVM.
Which VPS plan fits a private VPN?
KVM 2
KVM 2 · 1 vCPU · 2 GB RAM
$4.92
- 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe
- 4 TB traffic, 1 Gbit/s port, 1 IPv4 + /64 IPv6
- Renews every 30 days from your crypto balance
- Kyun: $6.57 a month for 1 vCPU / 2 GB RAM / 40 GB SSD
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KVM 4
KVM 4 · 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
$8.25
- 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB NVMe
- 8 TB traffic, 1 Gbit/s port, 1 IPv4 + /64 IPv6
- Renews every 30 days from your crypto balance
- VSYS Host: $11.00 a month for 2 vCPU / 4 GB RAM / 80 GB NVMe
In every plan: Root access with your SSH key · NVMe storage · IPv4 + IPv6 · DMCA ignored · No logs · No KYC
Offshore VPS or VPN: FAQ
Is a VPS better than a VPN?
Neither is better in general. A VPS is better for hosting and for a VPN you control on a fixed IP. A VPN is better for easy browsing privacy and frequent country changes.
Can I use an offshore VPS as a VPN?
Yes. Install WireGuard on the VPS and connect your devices to it. The sites you visit then see the VPS's IP address instead of yours.
Does a VPN on a VPS hide my IP?
It hides your home IP from the sites you visit. Your internet provider still sees that you connect to the VPS, and the VPS's IP is used by you alone.
Do I need a VPN to manage my VPS?
No. You manage it over SSH, which is encrypted. A VPN or Tor only keeps your home IP out of the server's traffic.
Can I pay for the VPS with crypto and no KYC?
Yes. OffshoreKVM takes BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, XMR, from a $1 top-up. No KYC: no ID, no selfie, no documents, no card, no phone number.
Run your own VPN offshore
A KVM VPS with a dedicated IPv4 in Amsterdam, Reykjavik, Zurich or Bucharest, from $3.08 per 30 days. No KYC: no ID, no selfie, no documents. Pay in crypto.
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- WireGuard: fast, modern, secure VPN tunnel — WireGuard (read 2026-10-29)