Best VPS for Home Assistant in 2026
Updated Aug 2026 · 8 plans benchmarked
Home Assistant is one of the few self-hosted workloads where stability and small steady load matter more than raw power — it hums along at a fraction of your VM, then spikes when automations fire or the dashboard refreshes. The picks below are the reliable, low-touch boxes people actually run it on.
- Steady reliability over raw specs — the box must stay up 24/7 because your lights and automations depend on it.
- At least 2 GB RAM so the recorder, add-ons, and integration polling don't compete; more room if you run Frigate or media add-ons.
- A region near you for low-latency device control and dashboard loads.
- Snapshots/backups — the whole home-automation config is in the containers, so restorable backups are non-negotiable.
The picks
The default — a CX22 (2 vCPU / 4 GB) with 20 TB of traffic runs HA, its add-ons, and a small recorder database with room to spare, at the best price here.
The VPS-1 (2 vCPU / 4 GB) is the cheapest 4 GB box on this list, and the included daily backups are a real win for a 24/7 automation host.
Hourly billing and custom sizing make it a low-risk place to start, and a 30-day trial means you can run your real config before paying.
One-click images and clear docs make it the least-friction path to a home-assistant box; you pay a premium for that polish.
The picks, side by side
Prices verified Aug 2026 · How we benchmark →
Common questions
How much RAM does Home Assistant need?
Home Assistant itself runs comfortably in 1–2 GB, but add-ons (media, Frigate, ESPHome) and the recorder database add up. 2 GB is a comfortable floor; step up to 4 GB if you plan to run camera or media add-ons.
Can I run Home Assistant on a $5 VPS?
Yes — the entry tiers of every pick here run HA fine. It's a light workload that benefits more from being on a reliable box than from having lots of cores.
Should I host Home Assistant in the cloud or on local hardware?
Cloud hosting keeps it up even when your internet or power drops, and is easier to back up. Local hardware gives you tighter control over devices that need the LAN. A VPS is the standard choice when you want maximum uptime with minimal fuss.