- ✓RAM 1GB
- ✓CPU 1 core Intel Xeon
- ✓30GB NVMe SSD
- ✓1TB Bandwidth
- ✓Full Root SSH
- ✓+20 Locations
AlmaLinux VPS —
1:1 RHEL, Forever Free
AlmaLinux VPS with full root, NVMe SSD, 20+ locations. Binary-compatible with RHEL, backed by a nonprofit foundation — the safest CentOS replacement.
Why AlmaLinux on DropVPS?
The Community CentOS Replacement. Deployed on enterprise-grade hardware with full root access.
1:1 Binary RHEL Compatibility
Anything that runs on RHEL runs on AlmaLinux, unchanged. No package rebuilds, no surprises.
Foundation-Backed, Forever Free
Owned by a 501(c)(6) nonprofit — no vendor can pull the rug. Long-term support you can plan around.
CentOS-to-Alma Migration Script
One-command migration from CentOS 8. Keep your data, keep your configs, swap the OS.
10-Year Support Windows
AlmaLinux 8 supported through 2029, AlmaLinux 9 through 2032. Deploy once, forget for a decade.
AlmaLinux VPS Plans
All plans include full root SSH, 99.99% uptime SLA, NVMe SSD and DDoS protection.
- ✓RAM 2GB
- ✓CPU 2 core Intel Xeon
- ✓60GB NVMe SSD
- ✓2TB Bandwidth
- ✓Full Root SSH
- ✓+20 Locations
- ✓RAM 4GB
- ✓CPU 4 core Intel Xeon
- ✓100GB NVMe SSD
- ✓4TB Bandwidth
- ✓Full Root SSH
- ✓+20 Locations
- ✓RAM 8GB
- ✓CPU 6 core Intel Xeon
- ✓200GB NVMe SSD
- ✓8TB Bandwidth
- ✓Full Root SSH
- ✓Priority Support
What Will You Run on AlmaLinux?
AlmaLinux VPS handles any server workload — 24/7 on dedicated hardware.
Ex-CentOS Workloads
The natural next step after CentOS 7/8 EOL. Same tools, same commands, no vendor lock-in.
Enterprise Java
Oracle JDK, Tomcat, WildFly — RHEL-tested Java stacks, license-free base OS.
Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB — enterprise-grade OS, no runtime cost.
cPanel / DirectAdmin Hosting
RHEL-family OS, fully supported by every major hosting panel.
SELinux Workloads
Same hardening story as RHEL — compliance-friendly by default.
Docker & Podman Hosts
Podman-first (Red Hat's daemonless container runtime), Docker still works.
From order to root SSH in under a minute.
Instant activation after payment. You receive your root credentials by email, connect via SSH, and start deploying — no waiting, no support ticket.
Deploy AlmaLinux Now →# SSH in and update sudo dnf update -y sudo dnf install -y epel-release # Install Podman + Nginx sudo dnf install -y podman nginx sudo systemctl enable --now nginx
20+ Global Locations
Deploy your AlmaLinux VPS close to your users. Same price, any datacenter.
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