How to choose between a Hostinger VPS and GPU instance

Selecting between Hostinger VPS and GPU instance compute options depends on your storage, performance, and billing needs. A Hostinger Virtual Private Server (VPS) provides persistent storage and predictable monthly pricing for general applications. A Hostinger GPU instance delivers hourly Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) acceleration for artificial intelligence (AI) tasks. You can also combine both products to manage complex server workloads efficiently.

Compare Hostinger VPS and GPU instance features

Feature	Hostinger VPS	Hostinger GPU instance
Billing model	Monthly, Yearly plans	Hourly account credits
Data persistence	Persistent storage with backup options	Ephemeral storage without backups
Primary use case	Websites, applications, and general workloads	AI tasks, model training, and rendering
Hardware	CPU-based compute	GPU-accelerated compute

Choose a Hostinger VPS

A Hostinger VPS suits your infrastructure when you need to:

Host a website, web application, or general-purpose workload.
Store data permanently with automated backup options available.
Maintain predictable monthly costs instead of usage-based billing.

Choose a Hostinger GPU instance

A Hostinger GPU instance suits your infrastructure when you need to:

Run specialized GPU-accelerated workloads, including AI model training, inference, or rendering.
Execute short-term compute tasks using hourly billing.
Manage data retention manually without relying on built-in backups.

Use a Hostinger VPS and GPU instance together

You can use a Hostinger VPS and a Hostinger GPU instance together to handle different aspects of a single project. A common implementation runs the primary web application on a Hostinger VPS while offloading heavy compute tasks to a Hostinger GPU instance.

Transfer data between a Hostinger VPS and GPU instance

You can transfer files between a Hostinger VPS and a Hostinger GPU instance over Secure Shell (SSH) using standard tools such as scp or rsync.

Run the following command from your terminal to copy a file from a GPU instance to a VPS using scp:

scp file.tar.gz u123456789@185.185.185.185:/path/to/destination

Replace u123456789, 185.185.185.185, and /path/to/destination with your actual server details.

Data transfer between a Hostinger GPU instance and a Hostinger VPS serves two common purposes:

Preserving calculation results. Transfer output files to a Hostinger VPS after completing a processing job on a GPU instance to retain data safely.
Executing recurring workflows. Deploy a GPU instance, pull input files from a Hostinger VPS, process the data, return the results to the VPS, and destroy the GPU instance.

Frequently asked questions

Can I move data between a Hostinger VPS and GPU instance?

Yes. You can transfer data between a Hostinger VPS and a GPU instance over SSH using standard Linux tools such as scp or rsync.

Which option is cheaper for a specific workload?

Cost efficiency depends on your workload requirements and overall run time. Check official Hostinger pricing pages to compare VPS hosting and GPU instance rates.

Selecting the right hosting environment ensures your workload receives optimal processing power while maintaining full control over costs. You can deploy a Hostinger VPS alongside a Hostinger GPU instance to build a balanced infrastructure for complex technical projects.