CheapServ vs 1984 Hosting
1984 Hosting is the veteran of privacy hosting: Icelandic jurisdiction, free-speech principles, Bitcoin and Monero accepted since long before it was fashionable. Here is how it compares to CheapServ.
- Crypto at 1984 HostingBitcoin, Monero
- KYC at 1984 HostingNone advertised
- Crypto at CheapServYes, crypto only
- KYC at CheapServNone
1984 Hosting has operated from Iceland since 2006 and is best known for its jurisdiction and its stance on free expression. Its VPS price list starts at €8.72 a month for 1 vCPU, 1 GB of RAM, 25 GB of disk and 1 TB of transfer, rising to €139.52 for 6 vCPU and 16 GB; it accepts EUR, USD and GBP as well as Bitcoin and Monero, includes DDoS protection, and offers pre-configured images such as WireGuard and Nextcloud.
CheapServ is not in Iceland, and if Icelandic jurisdiction is the point, 1984 is the answer. On everything else the comparison favours us: more RAM and disk for less money, six locations on three continents, Ethereum and USDT in addition to BTC and XMR, and dedicated servers, monthly GPUs and Windows RDP under the same e-mail-only account.
Prices and policies for 1984 Hosting are its public list values as read in September 2026; they may have changed. Check 1984 Hosting’s site before deciding. CheapServ figures are live from our catalogue.
1984 Hosting and CheapServ, criterion by criterion
| Criterion | 1984 Hosting | CheapServ |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptocurrency accepted | Bitcoin, Monero (plus EUR/USD/GBP by other means) | Yes, crypto only: BTC, ETH, XMR, USDT (TRC-20/ERC-20) |
| Identity verification | None advertised; e-mail sign-up | None. E-mail address and password only |
| Entry VPS | VPS #1: 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 25 GB disk, 1 TB transfer, €8.72/mo | VPS-1: 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe, 4 TB traffic, $3.29/mo |
| Mid plan | VPS #3: 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB disk, 4 TB transfer, €34.88/mo | VPS-4: 4 vCPU, 8 GB DDR5 ECC, 160 GB NVMe, 12 TB traffic, $6.99/mo |
| Billing | Monthly | Monthly, from a prepaid USD balance; same price at every renewal |
| Locations | Iceland only | 6: Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Helsinki, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore |
| Jurisdiction | Iceland | Germany, Netherlands, Finland, United States, Singapore: your choice per server |
| Dedicated servers | On request | Yes, Ryzen 9 / EPYC / Xeon from $159/mo, in-stock servers online in under 60 s |
| GPU servers | No | Yes, RTX 5090 to 8× H100, monthly, from $259/mo |
| DDoS protection | Included | Included, always-on, up to 3 Tbps |
Pick 1984 Hosting if
- Icelandic jurisdiction is the reason you are looking.
- You value a twenty-year track record on free-expression cases.
- You want to pay in euros by card as well as in crypto.
Pick CheapServ if
- You want far more server per dollar: 2 GB and 40 GB NVMe for $3.29, 8 GB and 160 GB for $6.99.
- You want to choose between six locations, or need dedicated servers, GPUs or Windows RDP.
- You want to pay in Ethereum or USDT as well as Bitcoin and Monero.
1984 Hosting vs CheapServ: common questions
Does 1984 Hosting accept Monero?
Yes, Bitcoin and Monero, alongside EUR, USD and GBP. CheapServ accepts Bitcoin, Monero, Ethereum and USDT, and nothing else.
How do the prices compare?
1984’s entry VPS is €8.72 for 1 GB of RAM and 25 GB of disk. CheapServ’s VPS-1 is $3.29 for 2 GB and 40 GB of NVMe; the 8 GB VPS-4 is $6.99 against €69.76 for 1984’s 8 GB plan.
Which is more private?
Both take no identity documents and accept Monero. 1984 adds Icelandic jurisdiction; CheapServ lets you pick among five countries and generates a fresh Monero subaddress for every deposit. Read both privacy policies for what is logged.
Does CheapServ have a server in Iceland?
No. Our six sites are Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Helsinki, New York, Los Angeles and Singapore. Helsinki is the closest in spirit: EU jurisdiction, renewable power and a cool climate.
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What paying CheapServ in crypto looks like
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