Overview
LightNode offers cloud instances with published hourly and monthly prices. The catalog records a fixed set of CPU and memory configurations, with storage and transfer allowances attached to each tier. Its listed city coverage includes destinations in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas. This makes it relevant to projects that need to compare a specific deployment city before selecting a configuration. The plans below show the prices and specifications from the recorded source, rather than a promise of current inventory. Check the source date, regional availability and any additional network or operating system costs before purchasing. City coverage and starting prices are calculated from the same plan records used by the comparison tool.
Quick Facts
Why this is an Editor's Pick
- The listed plans connect to named cities, making location comparison useful.
Strengths
- Hourly and monthly prices in the catalog
- City-level coverage across several continents
Plans and pricing
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Transfer | Monthly | Hourly | Locations | IPv4 | Windows | Last checked | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter ↗ | 1 vCPU | 2 GB RAM | 50 GB NVMe SSD | 1 TB | $7.71/mo | $0.012/hr | 41 locations | Unknown | Supported | Checked recentlyOct 9, 2026 | Compare |
| Standard ↗ | 2 vCPU | 4 GB RAM | 50 GB NVMe SSD | 2 TB | $14.70/mo | $0.022/hr | 41 locations | Unknown | Supported | Checked recentlyOct 9, 2026 | Compare |
| Advanced ↗ | 4 vCPU | 8 GB RAM | 50 GB NVMe SSD | 3 TB | $27.70/mo | $0.042/hr | 41 locations | Unknown | Supported | Checked recentlyOct 9, 2026 | Compare |
| Enterprise ↗ | 8 vCPU | 16 GB RAM | 50 GB NVMe SSD | 4 TB | $52.70/mo | $0.079/hr | 41 locations | Unknown | Supported | Checked recentlyOct 9, 2026 | Compare |
| 16 vCPU / 32 GB ↗ | 16 vCPU | 32 GB RAM | 50 GB NVMe SSD | 5 TB | $101.70/mo | $0.15/hr | 41 locations | Included | Unknown | Needs recheckAug 10, 2026 | Compare |
Prices retain their source currency. Check the official source for inventory, billing caps, tax and additional charges.
Services offered
Location coverage
41 locations · 38 countries · 5 continents · 5 plans
South America
Asia
Europe
Operating systems and control panels
Billing
Hourly / Monthly
Official billing and product source ↗Best for
Limitations
The catalog contains a fixed set of instance sizes
Current regional inventory requires confirmation
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How are locations counted?
Only named cities associated with comparable plans are counted. Multiple datacenters in one city count as one location.
Sources and verification
Latest plan verification: Oct 9, 2026. 1 plan need rechecking.
Provider profile reviewed: Aug 12, 2026
Official LightNode source ↗