Detailed 2026 review of BuyVM KVM VPS plans, pricing, features and Monero payments via BTCPay Server for privacy-conscious users.
BuyVM operates as the consumer-facing KVM VPS brand of Frantech Solutions and remains a popular option for users seeking a Monero VPS. The Monerica profile records the founding date as April 27, 2010, with some references pointing to an earlier 2007 start for the parent entity. That same profile, last updated February 2026, states that BuyVM was recently purchased by Cloudzy.
Multiple 2025–2026 reviews describe ongoing stock shortages across the platform. Order forms frequently display banners directing users to the sister company Cloudzy, and the buyvm.net/stock page now returns unavailable. These indicators match the acquisition note on Monerica and point to consolidation under the new owner while the BuyVM name remains in use.
BuyVM lists its KVM slices on the official page with unmetered 1 Gbps bandwidth included on every plan. The October 2026 pricing remains at pre-increase levels even after the May 2026 announcement of cost-driven adjustments.
The entry-level Slice 512 provides 1 fair-share core, 512 MB RAM and 10 GB SSD storage for $24 per year. Slice 1024 steps up to 1 GB RAM and 20 GB SSD at $3.50 monthly. Slice 2048 doubles resources again to 2 GB RAM and 40 GB SSD for $7 monthly. Slice 4096 delivers the first dedicated core with 4 GB RAM and 80 GB SSD at $15 monthly. Larger options scale linearly: 8 GB RAM with 2 cores and 160 GB storage costs $30 monthly, 12 GB RAM with 3 cores and 240 GB costs $45 monthly, and the top listed tier reaches 32 GB RAM, 8 cores and 640 GB storage for $120 monthly.
| Plan | Cores | RAM | Storage | Monthly Price | Block Storage Add-on | Backup Add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slice 512 | 1 fair-share | 512 MB | 10 GB | $2 (yearly equiv.) | $1.25 per 256 GB | 10% of base |
| Slice 1024 | 1 fair-share | 1 GB | 20 GB | $3.50 | $1.25 per 256 GB | 10% of base |
| Slice 2048 | 1 fair-share | 2 GB | 40 GB | $7 | $1.25 per 256 GB | 10% of base |
| Slice 4096 | 1 dedicated | 4 GB | 80 GB | $15 | $1.25 per 256 GB | 10% of base |
| 8 GB Tier | 2 | 8 GB | 160 GB | $30 | $1.25 per 256 GB | 10% of base |
| 12 GB Tier | 3 | 12 GB | 240 GB | $45 | $1.25 per 256 GB | 10% of base |
| 32 GB Tier | 8 | 32 GB | 640 GB | $120 | $1.25 per 256 GB | 10% of base |
Block storage slabs attach at $1.25 per month for each 256 GB increment. Automated nightly backups retained for seven days add 10 percent of the base monthly plan price. A DDoS-protected IPv4 address costs an extra $3 monthly per IP.
BuyVM runs its KVM slices from three confirmed locations: Las Vegas, New York, and Luxembourg. Official documentation lists only these sites, even though some secondary sources reference Miami.
Hardware uses AMD Ryzen or Intel CPUs at 3.5 GHz and higher with pure SSD or NVMe storage. Every slice ships with one IPv4 address plus a /48 IPv6 prefix.
The Stallion control panel supplies five free snapshots per location and includes a free DirectAdmin license on all plans. Automated nightly backups can be enabled separately but are not part of the base offering.
Tor relays and exits are allowed under specific rules: operators must open a support ticket in advance and follow the listed port restrictions.
Block storage slabs attach to instances within the same facility and can be migrated between slices at that site. DDoS-protected IPv4 addresses attach directly as optional add-ons to any slice.
BuyVM processes Monero orders through its BTCPay Server integration, confirmed on the Monerica profile last updated February 2026. Customers receive a standard BTCPay invoice and pay directly from a Monero wallet before the service activates.
Signup still requires personal details for all orders, including crypto, yet the provider performs no verification on cryptocurrency purchases in routine cases. This reduces KYC friction present with card or PayPal flows while identity verification may still be requested in specific compliance-related situations.
Refund rules diverge: credit card and PayPal orders allow three days, while cryptocurrency payments receive none per September 2026 reviews. The main remaining privacy weak points are the collection of unverified personal data at signup and any clearnet connection to the billing portal, both of which can link an order to an IP address or supplied identity even when paying in Monero.
BuyVM announced planned price increases in a May 2026 LowEndTalk post, attributing them to more than 15 percent rises in facility and bandwidth costs. The adjustments were scheduled to take effect no earlier than July 1, 2026, for renewals, with new services facing steeper rates. Despite this, the official KVM slices page accessed in October 2026 continues to display the prior pricing structure.
Inventory constraints represent another ongoing limitation. Services sell out frequently, and the order form commonly shows a banner redirecting users to sister company Cloudzy. The buyvm.net/stock page now returns unavailable.
Location information contains inconsistencies across sources. Secondary references sometimes include Miami, yet the official slices and FAQ pages list only Las Vegas, New York, and Luxembourg.
Prospective customers should confirm current listed prices, real-time stock status, exact available locations, and any post-acquisition changes on the primary site before placing an order.
BuyVM permits Tor exit and relay nodes when you open a support ticket first. You must follow their exit policy restrictions on specific ports. No advance approval is given without the ticket.
Automated nightly backups retained for seven days cost 10 percent of the base plan price each month. The smallest slices incur roughly $0.50 per month for this option.
Las Vegas and New York suit North American users for lower latency. Luxembourg provides the only European option listed on the official slices page.
Select the BTCPay Server option during signup. Personal details are still collected even though they are not verified for cryptocurrency orders.
BuyVM offers no refunds on cryptocurrency payments. Credit card and PayPal orders receive a three-day window; crypto and Alipay receive none.
Plans sell out frequently. The stock page has shown unavailable and the order form sometimes directs users to sister company Cloudzy instead.
Relays are allowed under the same ticket-notification rule that applies to exits. You must still respect the documented port restrictions.
