Vultr Block Storage Pricing (2026)
Block storage provides persistent, high-performance disk volumes for virtual machines. Choose from SSD-backed volumes for low-latency I/O or HDD-backed volumes for throughput-intensive workloads at lower cost. Block Storage provides NVMe SSD volumes from 10 GB to 10 TB at $0.10/GB/mo. Attach to any Cloud Compute instance. Starting from $0.0014/hr ($1.02/mo) for NVMe SSD 10 GB.
Key Features
- ✓SSD and HDD volume types for different performance needs
- ✓Snapshots for backup and disaster recovery
- ✓Encryption at rest and in transit
- ✓Dynamic resizing without downtime
- ✓Provisioned IOPS for consistent performance
Common Use Cases
Database Storage
Provide high-IOPS storage for relational and NoSQL databases requiring consistent low latency.
Boot Volumes
Fast SSD boot volumes for virtual machines to minimize startup time.
Log Processing
High-throughput HDD volumes for collecting and processing application logs cost-effectively.
On-Demand Pricing
Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront commitment. You are billed per hour of usage and can start or stop at any time. Hourly rates start at $0.0014/hr ($1.02/mo) for NVMe SSD 10 GB.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|
| NVMe SSD 10 GB | $0.0014 | $1.02 |
| NVMe SSD 50 GB | $0.0068 | $4.96 |
| NVMe SSD 100 GB | $0.0137 | $10.00 |
| NVMe SSD 250 GB | $0.0342 | $24.97 |
| NVMe SSD 500 GB | $0.0685 | $50.01 |
| NVMe SSD 1 TB | $0.1370 | $100.01 |
| NVMe SSD 2 TB | $0.2740 | $200.02 |
| NVMe SSD 4 TB | $0.5479 | $399.97 |
| NVMe SSD 10 TB | $1.3699 | $1,000.03 |
Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
Commit to 1 or 3 years for lower hourly rates.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo | 1yr RI/hr | 3yr RI/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVMe SSD 10 GB | $0.0014 | $1.02 | - | - |
| NVMe SSD 50 GB | $0.0068 | $4.96 | - | - |
| NVMe SSD 100 GB | $0.0137 | $10.00 | - | - |
| NVMe SSD 250 GB | $0.0342 | $24.97 | - | - |
| NVMe SSD 500 GB | $0.0685 | $50.01 | - | - |
| NVMe SSD 1 TB | $0.1370 | $100.01 | - | - |
| NVMe SSD 2 TB | $0.2740 | $200.02 | - | - |
| NVMe SSD 4 TB | $0.5479 | $399.97 | - | - |
| NVMe SSD 10 TB | $1.3699 | $1,000.03 | - | - |
How Block Storage Pricing Works
On-Demand
Pay per hour with no long-term commitment. Ideal for variable workloads and development environments.
Reserved / Committed Use
Commit to 1 or 3 years for significant discounts.
Spot / Preemptible
Use spare capacity at steep discounts. Best for fault-tolerant, batch, and stateless workloads.
Monthly Cost Examples
New accounts receive $300 in free credits to try any Vultr service for 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vultr Block Storage?
Vultr Block Storage is a cloud service offered by Vultr. It provides various configurations (9 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does Vultr Block Storage cost per month?
Prices range from $1.02/month for NVMe SSD 10 GB to $1,000.03/month for NVMe SSD 10 TB on On-Demand pricing in ewr.
Does Vultr Block Storage have a free tier?
Vultr offers various free tier options. Check the official Vultr pricing page for the most current free tier details for Block Storage.
How many Vultr Block Storage pricing tiers are available?
There are 9 pricing tiers available for Vultr Block Storage. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does Vultr Block Storage offer?
Vultr Block Storage offers On-Demand (pay-per-hour, no commitment), Reserved/Committed Use (1-3 year commitments for significant discounts), and in some cases Spot/Preemptible pricing for interruptible workloads at the lowest cost.
How is cloud storage pricing calculated?
Cloud storage costs include three components: storage capacity (per GB/month), API requests (PUT, GET, LIST operations), and data transfer out (egress). Infrequent-access and archive tiers offer lower storage costs but charge higher retrieval fees, making them ideal for data accessed less than once a month.
Are there data transfer costs for cloud storage?
Yes. Ingress (uploading data) is typically free, but egress (downloading or transferring data out) is charged per GB. Costs vary by provider and destination — transfers within the same region are cheapest, while cross-region and internet-bound transfers cost more.