This page is shared hosting with a low price filter, not a VPS ranking. You get a panel, a neighbor on the node, and a teaser rate that is often a 12–24 month average. Renewal is the number that matters next to a $6 droplet.
Typical catalog matches: Hostinger and Namecheap shared intros, plus smaller brands that still advertise sub-$3 first years. None of that is root access. If you need Docker, a custom nginx, or 2 GB RAM that is actually yours, use cheap VPS instead.
Unlimited bandwidth on shared is still shared. Filter SSL and trial here, then open two cards in Compare before you pay for a three-year term.
Straight answers about ranking methodology, pricing and choosing the right plan.
This ranking is shared. Cheap VPS is a VM with root. A $2.99 shared intro is not the same product as a $5 Nanode.
Many shared SKUs sell the first 12–24 months at a discount. The catalog stores the advertised monthly figure — read the company page for what you pay after that.
No. CPU, inode and fair-use caps still apply. If the site is busy, move to VPS rather than a bigger “unlimited” shared plan.
No. Order is review score, then volume. Affiliate Visit links do not change the rank.