Instance Families
Choose the right balance of compute, memory, and cost for your workload.
Compute Optimized
1:2 vCPU:RAMvCPU-to-RAM ratio optimized for CPU-intensive workloads that require high processing power relative to memory.
Best for
- CI/CD pipelines
- Batch processing
- Gaming servers
- Video encoding
- Scientific computing
Sizes: 1 vCPU / 2 GB to 64 vCPU / 128 GB
General Purpose
1:4 vCPU:RAMBalanced vCPU-to-RAM ratio ideal for a broad range of workloads requiring a mix of compute, memory, and networking.
Best for
- Web applications
- Dev/test environments
- Small databases
- Microservices
- API backends
Sizes: 1 vCPU / 4 GB to 64 vCPU / 256 GB
Memory Optimized
1:8 vCPU:RAMHigh memory-to-vCPU ratio designed for memory-intensive applications that process large datasets in memory.
Best for
- In-memory caches
- Real-time analytics
- Large databases
- Data warehousing
- Search engines
Sizes: 1 vCPU / 8 GB to 64 vCPU / 512 GB
Supported Operating Systems
Deploy your preferred Linux distribution or Windows Server with one click.
Ubuntu
Debian
CentOS
Rocky Linux
AlmaLinux
Windows Server
Platform Features
Enterprise-grade infrastructure with the tools you need to build, deploy, and scale.
Hardware Virtualization
Enterprise-grade hypervisor with full hardware-assisted virtualization for near-native performance.
NVMe SSD Storage
Ultra-fast NVMe solid-state drives delivering up to 80,000 IOPS for demanding I/O workloads.
Live Migration
Zero-downtime live migration ensures your instances stay online during host maintenance events.
Instant Snapshots
Point-in-time snapshots for instant backup and rollback. Schedule automated snapshots on your terms.
Auto-Scaling Groups
Automatically scale instance count based on CPU, memory, or custom metrics with configurable policies.
99.95% Uptime SLA
Enterprise-grade availability backed by our SLA with financial credits for any downtime.
Private Networking (VPC)
Isolated virtual private cloud with full control over subnets, routing, and security groups.
API & CLI Access
Full REST API and CLI tools for infrastructure-as-code, automation, and programmatic management.
Pricing Preview
Transparent, predictable pricing. Pay only for what you use, billed monthly.
Compute Optimized
Linux instances
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 1 | 2GB | ₹1.67 | ₹1,216 |
| Medium | 2 | 4GB | ₹3.33 | ₹2,432 |
| Large | 4 | 8GB | ₹6.66 | ₹4,864 |
| 2XLarge | 8 | 16GB | ₹13.33 | ₹9,728 |
| 3XLarge | 12 | 24GB | ₹19.99 | ₹14,592 |
General Purpose
Linux instances
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 1 | 4GB | ₹2.45 | ₹1,792 |
| Medium | 2 | 8GB | ₹4.91 | ₹3,584 |
| Large | 4 | 16GB | ₹9.82 | ₹7,168 |
| 2XLarge | 8 | 32GB | ₹19.64 | ₹14,336 |
| 3XLarge | 12 | 48GB | ₹29.46 | ₹21,504 |
Memory Optimized
Linux instances
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 1 | 8GB | ₹4.03 | ₹2,944 |
| Medium | 2 | 16GB | ₹8.07 | ₹5,888 |
| Large | 4 | 32GB | ₹16.13 | ₹11,776 |
| XLarge | 6 | 48GB | ₹24.20 | ₹17,664 |
| 2XLarge | 8 | 64GB | ₹32.26 | ₹23,552 |
Included with every VM
Every virtual machine comes loaded with features at no extra cost.
Use Cases
From startups to enterprises, our compute platform powers every workload.
Web & App Hosting
Deploy scalable web applications, APIs, and microservices with auto-scaling and load balancing for consistent performance under any traffic pattern.
CI/CD & DevOps
Accelerate build and deployment pipelines with on-demand compute optimized instances. Spin up runners in seconds, tear them down when done.
Database Workloads
Run MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other databases on memory-optimized instances with NVMe storage for low-latency reads and writes.
Gaming & Media
Host multiplayer game servers, transcode video streams, and power real-time media applications with compute-optimized instances.
Questions about compute instances
Everything about Neon Cloud virtual machines — sizing, billing, OS support, and operations. Still curious? Our solutions team is one click away.
Our solutions team typically replies within an hour during business hours.
Talk to our team- Neon Cloud offers virtual machines ranging from 1 vCPU / 2 GB RAM to 64 vCPU / 512 GB RAM across three instance families: Compute Optimized (1:2 ratio), General Purpose (1:4 ratio), and Memory Optimized (1:8 ratio). All instances run on AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon processors with NVMe SSD storage.
- Yes, Neon Cloud supports both Linux and Windows operating systems. For Windows, we offer Windows Server 2019 and 2022. Linux options include Ubuntu (20.04, 22.04, 24.04 LTS), Debian, CentOS, Rocky Linux, and AlmaLinux.
- Neon Cloud compute instances are priced 30-40% lower than equivalent AWS EC2 instances. All pricing is in Indian Rupees (INR) with no hidden fees. Each VM includes 5 TB of monthly data transfer, with additional transfer at ₹5/GB. Linux instances start from ₹1,216/mo.
- Neon Cloud guarantees a 99.95% uptime SLA for all compute instances, backed by financial credits for any downtime. Our infrastructure includes live migration capabilities to maintain availability during host maintenance.
- Yes, Neon Cloud provides auto-scaling groups that automatically adjust instance count based on CPU, memory, or custom metrics. You can configure scaling policies, cooldown periods, and min/max instance limits to match your workload patterns.
- All compute instances come with ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage delivering up to 80,000 IOPS. You can also attach additional block storage volumes, use S3-compatible object storage, or mount NFS file storage for shared workloads.
- New compute instances can be deployed in under 60 seconds. Choose your instance family, select an OS image, configure networking, and launch. Full API and CLI access is available for automated deployments and infrastructure-as-code workflows.