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| Option | Price and limits | Source / checked |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean Basic Droplet | 512 MiB, 1 vCPU: $4/month cap. Unmanaged VM; backups and taxes extra. | Vendor source · 2026-10-28 |
| Kinsta entry monthly WordPress plan | $35/month after advertised first-month promotion. Managed hosting, not an equivalent VM. | Vendor source · 2026-10-28 |
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