Best VPS for Python: Top Hosting Picks for Django, Flask & More

Python powers everything from web apps to AI models. A VPS for Python gives you the flexibility to run Django, Flask, FastAPI, data processing scripts, or machine learning workloads.

Why Host Python on a VPS?

Unlike shared hosting (limited Python support) or PaaS (expensive at scale), a VPS gives you full control over your Python environment — any version, any library, any configuration.

Common Python VPS Use Cases

• Web frameworks: Django, Flask, FastAPI
• APIs: REST, GraphQL, WebSocket
• Data processing: Pandas, NumPy scripts
• Machine learning: Model inference, training
• Automation: Scrapers, bots, scheduled tasks
• Background workers: Celery, RQ, Dramatiq

Python VPS Requirements

Use Case	Min RAM	Recommended	CPU
Flask/FastAPI API	1GB	2GB	1 vCPU
Django site	2GB	4GB	2 vCPU
Celery workers	1GB	2GB+	2 vCPU
Data processing	2GB	4-8GB	2-4 vCPU
ML inference	4GB	8-16GB	4+ vCPU

Python's memory usage depends heavily on your libraries. Pandas with large datasets needs significant RAM.

Top VPS Picks for Python

1. Hostinger VPS (Best Value)

$4.99/mo | 1 vCPU, 4GB RAM, 50GB NVMe

Excellent for most Python apps:

• 4GB RAM handles Django + database + Celery
• NVMe for fast pip installs
• 24/7 support
• Easy upgrade path

Why it's best for Python: Generous RAM means you can run full-stack Django or data processing without constraints.

2. Hetzner Cloud (Best for Data Work)

€3.79/mo | 2 vCPU, 4GB RAM, 40GB NVMe

Great for compute-heavy Python:

• 2 vCPU for parallel processing
• Cheap volume storage for datasets
• 20TB traffic included
• ARM64 servers (50% cheaper)

3. DigitalOcean (Best Developer Experience)

$12/mo | 1 vCPU, 2GB RAM, 50GB SSD

Python-friendly platform:

• App Platform supports Python
• Managed PostgreSQL available
• Excellent documentation
• Spaces for data storage

4. Vultr (Best Global Coverage)

$6/mo | 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 25GB NVMe

Deploy Python APIs globally:

• 32 locations worldwide
• Fast deployment
• Snapshot backups
• High-frequency compute option

5. Contabo (Best for ML/Data)

€4.99/mo | 4 vCPU, 8GB RAM, 50GB SSD

Massive resources for the price:

• 8GB RAM for Pandas/NumPy workloads
• 4 vCPU for parallel processing
• 400GB NVMe option
• Great for ML inference

Quick Python Deployment

Step 1: Get Your VPS

Choose Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Step 2: Install Python & Tools

apt update && apt upgrade -y
apt install python3.12 python3.12-venv python3-pip git nginx -y

Step 3: Create Virtual Environment

cd /var/www
git clone https://github.com/yourname/yourapp.git myapp
cd myapp
python3.12 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: Set Up Gunicorn

pip install gunicorn

# Create systemd service
cat > /etc/systemd/system/myapp.service << EOF
[Unit]
Description=Gunicorn instance for myapp
After=network.target

[Service]
User=www-data
Group=www-data
WorkingDirectory=/var/www/myapp
Environment="PATH=/var/www/myapp/venv/bin"
ExecStart=/var/www/myapp/venv/bin/gunicorn --workers 3 --bind unix:myapp.sock -m 007 app:app

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
EOF

systemctl start myapp
systemctl enable myapp

Step 5: Configure Nginx

# /etc/nginx/sites-available/myapp
server {
    listen 80;
    server_name yourdomain.com;

    location / {
        include proxy_params;
        proxy_pass http://unix:/var/www/myapp/myapp.sock;
    }

    location /static {
        alias /var/www/myapp/static;
    }
}

ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/myapp /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
nginx -t && systemctl reload nginx

Step 6: SSL with Let's Encrypt

apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx -y
certbot --nginx -d yourdomain.com

Provider Comparison

Provider	RAM	CPU	Price	Best For
Hostinger	4GB	1 vCPU	$4.99	Django, Flask
Hetzner	4GB	2 vCPU	€3.79	Data processing
DigitalOcean	2GB	1 vCPU	$12	Dev experience
Vultr	1GB	1 vCPU	$6	APIs
Contabo	8GB	4 vCPU	€4.99	ML, heavy compute

Python Performance Tips

1. Use Gunicorn Workers

Scale with CPU cores:

# Rule: 2*cores + 1 workers
gunicorn --workers 5 --bind 0.0.0.0:8000 app:app

2. Use uvloop for Async (FastAPI)

pip install uvloop uvicorn
uvicorn main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000 --workers 4

3. Add Redis Caching

apt install redis-server -y
pip install redis

import redis
r = redis.Redis(host='localhost', port=6379, db=0)
r.set('key', 'value')

4. Use PostgreSQL Connection Pooling

# With psycopg2 and Django
DATABASES = {
    'default': {
        'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.postgresql',
        'CONN_MAX_AGE': 60,
        'OPTIONS': {'MAX_CONNS': 20}
    }
}

5. Profile Memory Usage

pip install memory-profiler
python -m memory_profiler script.py

6. Use Celery for Background Tasks

pip install celery redis

from celery import Celery
app = Celery('tasks', broker='redis://localhost:6379/0')

@app.task
def process_data(data):
    # Heavy computation here
    pass

Framework-Specific Setup

Django

pip install django gunicorn psycopg2-binary
django-admin startproject myproject
cd myproject

# Production settings
python manage.py collectstatic
python manage.py migrate

Flask

pip install flask gunicorn

# app.py
from flask import Flask
app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route('/')
def hello():
    return 'Hello, World!'

FastAPI

pip install fastapi uvicorn[standard]

# main.py
from fastapi import FastAPI
app = FastAPI()

@app.get("/")
async def root():
    return {"message": "Hello World"}

Run with:

uvicorn main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000

FAQ

How much RAM for Django?

• Small site: 1-2GB
• Medium site + Celery: 2-4GB
• Large site + background workers: 4-8GB

Gunicorn vs. uWSGI?

Both work well. Gunicorn is simpler and recommended for most cases. uWSGI offers more features for complex deployments.

Should I use Docker?

Docker is great for:

• Reproducible environments
• Easy deployment
• Multiple Python versions

FROM python:3.12-slim
WORKDIR /app
COPY requirements.txt .
RUN pip install -r requirements.txt
COPY . .
CMD ["gunicorn", "--bind", "0.0.0.0:8000", "app:app"]

How do I handle environment variables?

# .env file
DATABASE_URL=postgres://user:pass@localhost/db
SECRET_KEY=your-secret-key

# python-dotenv
from dotenv import load_dotenv
load_dotenv()
import os
SECRET_KEY = os.getenv('SECRET_KEY')

Can I run Jupyter Notebook on a VPS?

Yes! Great for data analysis:

pip install jupyter
jupyter notebook --ip=0.0.0.0 --port=8888 --no-browser

Use SSH tunnel for secure access:

ssh -L 8888:localhost:8888 user@your-server

Conclusion

For Python applications, Hostinger offers the best starting point:

✅ 4GB RAM at $4.99/mo — enough for Django + database + workers
✅ NVMe storage — fast pip installs and file operations
✅ 24/7 support — help when deployments go wrong
✅ Easy upgrade to 8GB — scale as your app grows

For data-heavy workloads, consider Contabo for the extra RAM and CPU cores. Deploy your Python apps with full control over your environment.