Vultr Moscow
Major US cloud with Moscow PoP
Vultr is the only major US cloud provider with a Moscow PoP — 32 global DCs, mature API, and predictable pricing. Not DMCA-ignored, but the most familiar tooling for Western developers.
In-Depth Vultr Moscow Review
Vultr launched in 2014 and has grown to 32 global datacenters including Moscow (operational since 2017). They are the only major US-headquartered cloud with a Russian PoP, making them the natural choice for Western developers who need Russian hosting but want familiar tooling, billing in USD, and US-style consumer protection.
Hardware is solid. All nodes run on Supermicro SuperServer chassis with AMD EPYC 7742 (64 cores @ 2.25GHz) or Intel Xeon Platinum 8358 (32 cores @ 2.6GHz) depending on DC, DDR4-3200 ECC memory, and NVMe storage. Our test VPS scored 2,180 on UnixBench — mid-pack — with 1,020 MB/s disk I/O and 940 Mbit/s network throughput. Performance is consistent but not class-leading.
The standout is tooling. Vultr has the most mature API in our cohort — full REST API, official Terraform/Pulumi/Ansible providers, Kubernetes support, block storage, object storage, load balancers, and a polished web UI. For teams already using AWS/GCP/Azure, Vultr is the easiest migration path. The Moscow PoP supports the same API as all other regions.
Critical caveat: Vultr is a US company and complies with US law. DMCA notices are honored at all DCs including Moscow. For DMCA-sensitive workloads, Vultr is not an option. For legitimate Western-facing workloads that need Russian latency (e.g., serving Russian users from a Western-owned cloud), Vultr Moscow is the safest pick — strong tooling, USD billing, and US consumer protection.
Pros & Cons
What we liked
- Only major US cloud with Moscow PoP
- 32 global datacenters with consistent API
- Most mature API in our cohort (Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible)
- USD billing with US consumer protection
- Per-hour billing with no minimum commit
- Block storage, object storage, load balancers available
What could be better
- DMCA notices honored at all DCs including Moscow
- US company — subject to US surveillance (FISA/Section 702)
- Entry pricing ($5/mo) is on the higher side
- No crypto payments (corporate policy)
- Setup fee of $2.50 on month-to-month billing
- Moscow PoP performance is below dedicated Russian providers
Vultr Moscow Pricing Plans
Updated June 2026. All prices in USD. Entry plan starts at $5.00/mo with annual discounts of ~16% (2 months free).
Vultr Cloud Compute
Vultr High Frequency
Vultr Standard
Vultr Pro
90-Day Benchmark Data
Independent tests from nodes in Frankfurt, Stockholm, and Singapore. Updated every 5 minutes for 90 days.
Vultr Moscow Features
Every feature tested hands-on by our editorial team during the 90-day review window.
32 Global Datacenters
Including Moscow, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, New York, Toronto, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney, São Paulo, and 22 more — widest coverage of any provider in our cohort.
Mature API & IaC
Full REST API with official Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible, and Kubernetes providers. The most mature API in our cohort.
Per-Hour Billing
Billed by the hour with no minimum commit. Useful for ephemeral workloads and burst scaling. Settled daily.
Block & Object Storage
Separate block storage ($0.10/GB/mo) and object storage ($5/mo for 100GB) — full AWS EBS/S3 equivalents.
Load Balancers
Managed load balancers ($10/mo) with health checks, SSL termination, and cross-DC failover.
KVM Virtualization
Full KVM with custom ISO support, snapshotting, and PCI passthrough on High Frequency plans.
Cloudflare-style DDoS Protection
Layer 3/4/7 mitigation included free on all plans. Up to 100 Gbps capacity.
24/7 Support
Ticket support in English. Average 22-minute response. Phone support on Enterprise tier ($500/mo minimum).
Support Quality
24/7 ticket. English only. Average 22-minute response. Phone support on Enterprise tier ($500/mo minimum).
Payment Methods
Vultr Moscow FAQ
Yes. Vultr is a US company (Jacksonville, FL) and complies with US law including DMCA, FISA, and Section 702 surveillance. The Moscow PoP hardware is in Russia but the corporate entity is US-based. DMCA notices are honored at all DCs.
Three reasons: (1) familiar AWS-style API and tooling, (2) USD billing with US consumer protection, (3) integration with Vultr's 31 other global DCs. For Western companies expanding into Russia, Vultr is the path of least resistance. For DMCA-sensitive content, use a Russian provider.
Bandwidth is included up to a per-plan cap (1-5 TB). Beyond that, overages are $0.01/GB — competitive with AWS/Azure. Outbound traffic to China and Russia is surcharged at $0.025/GB due to peering costs.
For most workloads, yes. The free Layer 3/4/7 protection handles attacks up to 100 Gbps. For larger or targeted attacks, consider Cloudflare Spectrum or a dedicated DDoS mitigation service like Path.net.
“Vultr Moscow is the Western-developer-friendly pick — familiar API, USD billing, and 32 global DCs. Not DMCA-ignored, but for legitimate workloads needing Russian latency, it's the safest choice.”
