Windows VPS: servers with the Windows Server license included
Cloud Windows VPS servers with the Windows Server license included
- Windows Server 2025·2022
- License included in the monthly price
- Choose from 40 regions
A Windows VPS is a virtual private server with the Windows Server operating system installed, which you connect to with Remote Desktop to install and run programs on screen just like your own PC. HELPER VPS Windows VPS starts at $25.00 per month for a 4 vCPU, 16GB memory server, with the Windows Server license included in the price.
Windows VPS 4
Windows Server included
2500$/ mo
Billed monthly
- 4 vCPU
- 16 GB RAM
- 200 GB NVMe
- 4 TB transfer per month
- Windows Server Choice of 2025 or 2022
Windows VPS 6
Windows Server included
3900$/ mo
Billed monthly
- 6 vCPU
- 24 GB RAM
- 300 GB NVMe
- 6 TB transfer per month
- Windows Server Choice of 2025 or 2022
Windows VPS 8
Windows Server included
5900$/ mo
Billed monthly
- 8 vCPU
- 32 GB RAM
- 400 GB NVMe
- 8 TB transfer per month
- Windows Server Choice of 2025 or 2022
Windows VPS 12
Windows Server included
9900$/ mo
Billed monthly
- 12 vCPU
- 64 GB RAM
- 600 GB NVMe
- 10 TB transfer per month
- Windows Server Choice of 2025 or 2022
If you just need quick Remote Desktop access Buy an RDP VPS
What is a Windows VPS used for?
Programs that run only on Windows and services built on Microsoft technology feel most at home on a Windows VPS. Here are four common uses and the sizes that fit them.
ASP.NET and IIS web services
Company sites and internal systems built with ASP.NET and .NET Framework run best on the IIS web server. Start with Windows VPS 4, and when traffic grows, move to Windows VPS 8 with more memory.
SQL Server and business databases
If your accounting, inventory or sales management software uses Microsoft SQL Server, put it on the same Windows server. Databases use a lot of memory, so Windows VPS 8 or 12 with 24GB or more is the right fit.
Windows-only business software
Move the business software you used to install on PCs to a server and work with the same screen even outside the office. Programs several people take turns using can live on one server too, so installs and updates are done in one go.
Development, builds and automation
Run development work that truly needs Windows around the clock, such as Visual Studio builds, PowerShell scripts and testing Windows installers. When you are done, reinstall the operating system to return to a clean state.
How do Linux VPS and Windows VPS differ?
Both are created in the same regions with the same billing. The difference is the operating system, how you manage it and the specs it needs. Check first which side the software you want to use runs on, and choosing is easy.
Windows VPS
Windows Server managed through the Remote Desktop screen
Best for
- Services using ASP.NET, IIS and SQL Server
- Business software that installs only on Windows
- When you would rather manage on screen than with commands
- Microsoft tools such as PowerShell and Active Directory
Linux cloud VPS
A light, affordable server managed with SSH commands
Best for
- WordPress, PHP and Node.js websites
- Docker containers and open source tools
- Personal projects starting on small specs
- Spreading work across several small servers
What is better about a Windows VPS than Linux?
The biggest advantage of a Windows VPS is the familiar screen. Connect with Remote Desktop and the Start menu, File Explorer and Server Manager open just like on a PC, so you can install programs and change settings without knowing commands. Even teams new to servers can get to work from day one.
The second is software compatibility. Software built for the Microsoft environment, such as ASP.NET Framework, IIS, SQL Server, Exchange integration tools and Windows business programs, runs as is on a Windows VPS with no conversion. Moving programs you already used on a Windows PC to the server is done by installing them the same way.
Linux runs lighter on the same specs and costs less, so for regular websites and open source tools, a Linux cloud VPS is more economical. That is why splitting things up, with services that truly need Windows on a Windows VPS and the rest of your web and automation work on Linux VPS, balances cost and convenience.
Windows Server 2025 or 2022 VPS: which should I choose?
For new servers, we recommend Windows Server 2025. As the latest version, it has newer security features and management tools and will receive updates for a long time to come. For services using the latest .NET and newer SQL Server versions, starting on 2025 means fewer operating system changes later.
If your existing software has finished testing on a specific version, choose Windows Server 2022. Many business programs provide install guidance based on 2022, so it is good for moving office servers over as they are. Both versions are available at the same monthly price.
You can change the version later. Reinstall the operating system from the control panel and it switches to the other version. A reinstall erases the data on the disk, so move the files you need first, then type the server name to turn on the Reinstall button. When the reinstall finishes, connect again with Remote Desktop and install the programs you need.
How much does a Windows VPS cost?
HELPER VPS Windows VPS starts at $25.00 per month for a server with 4 vCPU, 16GB memory and 200GB NVMe. The Windows Server license and IP address are included in the monthly price, so you calculate right away with the amounts in the table.
Monthly pricing with the license included
No need to buy or register a Windows Server license separately. Windows VPS 4 is $25.00 per month, Windows VPS 6 $39.00, Windows VPS 8 $59.00 and Windows VPS 12 $99.00.
Generous memory sized for Windows
Windows Server runs its desktop and services together, using more memory than Linux. Even the smallest server includes 16GB memory and 200GB NVMe so it runs comfortably from the start.
Manual renewal by invoice
Pay for the chosen period (1, 3, 6 or 12 months) in full when creating the server. No card to register and no contract term: as long as you pay the invoice, your server keeps running.
HELPER VPS in numbers
Choose from 40 regions, 12 operating systems and 10 one-click apps in one account, and pay right away. The numbers below are based on what is on sale now.
40
Data center regions
12
Operating systems
10
One-click apps
$25.00
Starting price of this product (monthly)
Choose the Windows Server version for your Windows VPS
Choose between Windows Server 2025 and 2022 and the server is created with the license applied. You can change the version later by reinstalling the operating system.
- Windows Server 2025
- Windows Server 2022
Why choose HELPER VPS Windows VPS
Install freely with administrator rights
Log in with Administrator rights and decide program installs, service registration, firewall rules and user accounts yourself. Change server settings the way you want, right away.
Connect right away with Remote Desktop
Enter the IP address and password in the Remote Desktop app on Windows, Mac or phone and the server desktop opens. Login details appear in the control panel once it is ready.
Choose a nearby location from 40 cities
Place your server close to your users in 40 cities across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
All storage is SSD
Every disk from 100GB to 400GB is SSD, so Windows boots, updates install and programs run quickly.
IPv4 and IPv6 included
Every server comes with one dedicated IPv4 address and an IPv6 address, so you can publish web services and register remote access allow lists right away.
Start, stop, reboot, reinstall
When Windows needs a restart after an update or the screen freezes, restart the server from the control panel. Reinstall and delete buttons turn on only after you type the server name, preventing mistakes.
Generous monthly transfer
The smallest server includes 4TB per month and the largest 12TB per month, comfortably handling file sharing and web service traffic.
Server automation with the API
After your first payment, create an API key to list, start, stop and reboot servers from code. Up to 300 requests per minute.
Sign up with a single account token
Sign up instantly with a single account token. Keep the token safe and log in to the same account from any device.
Where are the Windows VPS regions?
You can create Windows VPS in 40 cities across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Choose a region close to the countries where most of the server's users are, and the Remote Desktop screen moves more smoothly.
Germany
Netherlands
United Kingdom
France
7 cities in United States
Canada
Brazil
Singapore
2 cities in Japan
2 cities in India
2 cities in Australia
Mexico
Spain
Sweden
Poland
South Africa
South Korea
- Germany
- Netherlands
- United Kingdom
- France
- 7 cities in United States
- Canada
- Brazil
- Singapore
- 2 cities in Japan
- 2 cities in India
- 2 cities in Australia
- Mexico
- Spain
- Sweden
- Poland
- South Africa
- South Korea
Chile
Colombia
Italy
Switzerland
Finland
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Nigeria
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Windows VPS FAQ
Answers on Windows VPS pricing, licensing and choosing a version
What is a Windows VPS?
A Windows VPS is a virtual private server with the Windows Server operating system installed. You get your own vCPU, memory and SSD carved from a physical server by virtualization, and manage it on screen like a PC by connecting with Remote Desktop. It is widely used to keep Windows-only programs, ASP.NET websites and SQL Server databases running around the clock.
How much does a Windows VPS cost per month?
The smallest, Windows VPS 4, is $25.00 per month with 4 vCPU, 16GB memory, 200GB NVMe and 4TB transfer per month. Windows VPS 6 is $39.00, Windows VPS 8 $59.00, and the largest, with 12 vCPU and 48GB, $99.00. The Windows Server license and IP addresses are all included in the prices in the table.
Do I need to buy a Windows Server license separately?
No need to buy one separately. The Windows Server license is included in the Windows VPS monthly price, so the server is activated and ready to use as soon as it is created. For programs that need separate licenses, such as SQL Server or Office, prepare each product's license and install them yourself.
How do I connect to a Windows VPS?
When the server is ready, the control panel shows the IP address and administrator password. Open Remote Desktop Connection on a Windows PC, or the remote desktop app on Mac and phones, enter the IP address and password, and the server desktop opens. For security, the password can be viewed again for only 7 days, so change it right after your first login.
Should I choose Windows Server 2025 or 2022?
For new services, the latest version, Windows Server 2025, is the right fit. If the software you want to use gives guidance based on 2022, choose 2022. You can change the version later by reinstalling the operating system from the control panel; a reinstall erases disk data, so move it first.
What specs does a Windows VPS need?
For one website or a few business programs, Windows VPS 4 with 4 vCPU and 16GB memory is enough. If several people connect at once or you run SQL Server too, we recommend Windows VPS 8 with 32GB memory, and for bringing large databases and several services onto one server, Windows VPS 12 with 48GB.
How do I pay for a Windows VPS?
Pay for the chosen period (1, 3, 6 or 12 months) in full when creating the server. Save 10% for 3 months, 15% for 6 months and 25% for 12 months. Pay the renewal invoice before the period ends to keep your server running. Refunds go to your account credit and are applied automatically to your next invoice. The minimum payment is $25.
What happens to my Windows server if I don't pay the invoice?
If you don't pay the renewal invoice when the period ends, the server is suspended, and you can renew it by paying within 3 days. After 3 days the server and its disk data are deleted, so for business servers it is best to pay the renewal invoice before the period ends. Check your remaining time and renewal price anytime in the control panel.
Can I run a mail server on a Windows VPS?
Port 25, used for sending mail, is closed to prevent spam. Use port 587 or 465 of an external mail sending service to send notification emails from your business software. Other ports, including Remote Desktop, web and database ports, are opened as you like in the firewall.
How many Windows VPS can I create in one account?
You can create up to 10 servers per account. You can mix Windows VPS and Linux VPS, so a setup with web on Linux and business software on Windows is managed from the same account. Each server has its own billing period, so deleting servers you are done with stops only their fees. Up to 3 accounts can be created from the same IP.
Windows VPS guides
Guides worth reading right after you create a Windows server
- Your first loginThe steps for your first login to a new server and changing the password, including where to find login details in the control panel.
- Basic firewall setupAn example firewall setup that opens only the ports Remote Desktop and web services need and closes the rest.
- View pricingCompare Windows VPS, Linux VPS and option prices on one screen and calculate the monthly price for the specs you need.
Prices shown are monthly prices in US dollars and include the Windows Server license. Pay for the chosen period (1, 3, 6 or 12 months) in full when creating the server. Save 10% for 3 months, 15% for 6 months and 25% for 12 months.
Minimum term: 1 month | Cancel: delete anytime from the control panel | If the renewal invoice is unpaid: suspended, then deleted 3 days later | Remaining time on deleted servers is not refunded. Refunds go to your account credit.