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KeyCDN vs Vultr: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of KeyCDN and Vultr. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Vultr starts at $2.5/mo, making it $2/mo cheaper than KeyCDN ($4/mo). Neither offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

KeyCDN vs Vultr: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureKeyCDNVultr
Starting Price$4/mo$2.5/mo
Number of Plans54
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Vultr is the more affordable option, starting at $2.5/mo compared to KeyCDN's $4/mo. Both are Hosting & Infra tools with 9 combined pricing plans and 32 features compared.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Hosting & Infra needs.

Pricing Plans
Tier 1
Minimum Usage
$4/month
$48 / year
Includes
  • Minimum charge based on total account traffic volume
  • No request charges
  • 24/7 support
Start with Minimum Usage
Cloud Compute
$3/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 1 vCPU
  • 512 MB RAM
  • 10 GB SSD
  • 0.50 TB bandwidth
Start with Cloud Compute
Tier 2
North America/Europe
$20/month
$240 / year
Includes
  • First 10 TB: $0.04/GB
  • Next 40 TB: $0.03/GB
  • Next 50 TB: $0.02/GB
  • Over 100 TB: $0.01/GB
Start with North America/Europe
Cloud Compute Regular
$6/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 1 vCPU
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 25 GB SSD
  • 1 TB bandwidth
Start with Cloud Compute Regular
Tier 3
Asia/Oceania
Custom pricing
Includes
  • First 10 TB: $0.08/GB
  • Next 40 TB: $0.06/GB
  • Next 50 TB: $0.04/GB
  • Over 100 TB: $0.02/GB
Start with Asia/Oceania
High FrequencyPopular
$6/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 1 vCPU
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 32 GB NVMe
  • 1 TB bandwidth
Start with High Frequency
Tier 4
Africa/Latin America
Custom pricing
Includes
  • First 10 TB: $0.10/GB
  • Next 40 TB: $0.08/GB
  • Next 50 TB: $0.06/GB
  • Over 100 TB: $0.04/GB
Start with Africa/Latin America
Bare Metal
$120/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Dedicated server
  • E-2286G
  • 32 GB RAM
  • 2x 480 GB SSD
Start with Bare Metal
Tier 5
Contact Us
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Discounted volume pricing for over 100 TB
Start with Contact Us

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KeyCDN

Pay-as-you-go content delivery network

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Vultr

High-performance cloud compute and bare metal servers

View all Vultr plans

Which Should You Choose?

Choose KeyCDN if:

  • You need 5 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—KeyCDN offers negotiated terms for large deployments
  • You prioritize KeyCDN's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)

Choose Vultr if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Vultr starts at $2.5/mo, saving $1.5/mo compared to KeyCDN at $4/mo
  • You prioritize Vultr's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • You prefer Vultr's usage-based model with its 4-tier structure

Vultr is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $2.5/mo compared to KeyCDN's $4/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Vultr saving approximately $75/month. Vultr offers 4 pricing tiers compared to KeyCDN's 5, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. For budget-conscious teams seeking predictable costs, Vultr delivers superior value. KeyCDN may justify its premium for specialized needs, but most organizations will find Vultr the smarter financial choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions: KeyCDN vs Vultr

Which is cheaper, KeyCDN or Vultr?
As of March 2026, Vultr starts at a lower price point. KeyCDN starts at $4/mo while Vultr starts at $2.5/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does KeyCDN have vs Vultr?
KeyCDN offers 5 pricing plans, while Vultr offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Can I save money by paying annually for KeyCDN or Vultr?
Both KeyCDN and Vultr offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular Vultr plan?
The High Frequency plan is Vultr's most popular tier, priced at $6/mo. Key features include 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 32 GB NVMe.
Does KeyCDN or Vultr offer custom enterprise pricing?
KeyCDN offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Vultr lists all its pricing publicly.
How do KeyCDN and Vultr compare for Hosting & Infra?
Both KeyCDN and Vultr are Hosting & Infra tools. KeyCDN offers 5 plans starting at $4/mo, while Vultr offers 4 plans starting at $2.5/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Hosting & Infra needs.

Sources

  1. KeyCDN Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Vultr Official PricingVendor pricing page

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