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| Contabo Cloud VPS S vendor · 56d | Oracle Always Free (ARM) vendor · 57d | |
|---|---|---|
| Allocation scope | — | tenancy-wide allowance Oracle Always Free resources documentation · 2026-07-27 |
| Architecture | x86 bestusavps head-to-head · 2026-03-15 | ARM Oracle Always Free resources documentation · 2026-07-27 |
| Default region | eu bestusavps head-to-head · 2026-03-15 | global Oracle Always Free resources documentation · 2026-07-27 |
| Host type | Cloud VPS bestusavps head-to-head · 2026-03-15 | Free tier Oracle Always Free resources documentation · 2026-07-27 |
| Maximum instances | — | 2 Oracle Always Free resources documentation · 2026-07-27 |
| Memory | 8 GB bestusavps head-to-head · 2026-03-15 | 12 GB Oracle Always Free resources documentation · 2026-07-27 |
| Regions | eu, us bestusavps head-to-head · 2026-03-15 | global Oracle Always Free resources documentation · 2026-07-27 |
| Storage | 100 GB bestusavps head-to-head · 2026-03-15 | 200 GB Oracle Always Free resources documentation · 2026-07-27 |
| Storage type | SATA bestusavps head-to-head · 2026-03-15 | Block storage Oracle Always Free resources documentation · 2026-07-27 |
| vCPU | 4 bestusavps head-to-head · 2026-03-15 | 2 Oracle Always Free resources documentation · 2026-07-27 |
Steady-state monthly cost
| Reviewed comparable monthly price | $6.25/mo | $0.00/mo |
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