Best VPS for Vaultwarden

Vaultwarden is light enough for a tiny VPS, but the server should be boring, backed up, and easy to restore. Reliability matters more than peak performance.

Minimum

512MB RAM can work; 1GB RAM gives more breathing room.

Recommended

1 vCPU / 1GB RAM / 20GB+ SSD with reliable backups.

Upgrade when

Upgrade only if you host multiple apps on the same VPS.

What matters for Vaultwarden

Memory usage is small. The important pieces are HTTPS, update discipline, database backups, and provider reliability. A cheap yearly VPS can be fine if you understand the renewal terms and keep offsite backups.

Recommended provider fit

  • Vultr 1GB
  • Linode Nanode
  • Hetzner CX11
  • RackNerd budget VPS

Buying rule

Buy 1GB RAM unless you are only testing. Spend attention on backups before spending money on CPU.

Vaultwarden VPS FAQ

Can Vaultwarden run on a 512MB VPS?
Yes, Vaultwarden is lightweight enough for many 512MB plans. A 1GB VPS is more comfortable if you also run backups, monitoring, or a reverse proxy.
What matters most for a Vaultwarden VPS?
Backups, HTTPS, updates, and provider reliability matter more than raw CPU. A password manager should be easy to restore if the VPS fails.
Should I use a very cheap yearly VPS for Vaultwarden?
It can work for personal use, but only if you understand renewal terms and keep offsite backups. Do not let the VPS be the only copy of your vault data.