Provision first, migrate second
Bring up the Incognito VPS server while your 1984 Hosting instance is still serving. Nothing is disrupted and you can take as long as the initial sync needs.
Privacy-first hosts · Iceland · 2006
An alternative to 1984 Hosting
The oldest privacy-focused Icelandic host, running entirely on renewable geothermal and hydroelectric power, with a strong free-software culture.
Answer
For those who have decided to leave 1984 Hosting, Incognito VPS offers hosting without identity verification. It operates in 16 locations, uses token-only accounts, and accepts twelve cryptocurrencies, from $4.00 per month. However, 1984 Hosting still has nineteen years in Iceland, a genuinely transparent ownership structure, and a free-software commitment that predates the entire privacy-hosting marketing wave.
What they do better
Nineteen years in Iceland, a genuinely transparent ownership structure, and a free-software commitment that predates the entire privacy-hosting marketing wave. Their Reykjavík operation is the reference implementation.
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§01 Where we differ
Four things Incognito VPS does that 1984 Hosting does not
- 01
Eight jurisdictions rather than Iceland alone
- 02
No email address required at signup
- 03
Bare-metal catalogue with IPMI and custom ISO boot
- 04
Twelve cryptocurrencies settled natively, including Monero
§02 Side by side
Incognito VPS and 1984 Hosting, feature by feature
| Incognito VPS | 1984 Hosting | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Distributed · 8 jurisdictions | Iceland |
| Identity required | None | |
| Cryptocurrency | Native · 12 coins | Native |
| Monero | Yes | No |
| Locations | 16 | 1 |
| Bare metal | Yes | No |
| GPU compute | Yes | No |
| Entry price | $4.00/mo | $6.00/mo |
| Five Eyes country | No | No |
Figures for 1984 Hosting are taken from their published pricing and documentation and were last checked on 2026-08-13. If something here is out of date, tell us at [email protected] and we will correct it — an inaccurate comparison helps nobody.
§03 Switching over
Moving from 1984 Hosting
Lower the TTL 48 hours ahead
Drop DNS records to a 300-second TTL two days before the cutover. This is the step everyone skips and everyone regrets.
Cut over and verify
Final rsync, promote the database replica, update DNS. Wait 72 hours and watch the old logs before destroying anything.
Where Incognito VPS operates
16 locations against 1984 Hosting’s 1, 8 of ours chosen for their legal properties rather than their latency. Each location page publishes the statutes behind its claims and an explicit account of what it does not protect against.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01 What is the best alternative to 1984 Hosting?
Your reason for leaving determines the better fit. To avoid identity checks, Incognito VPS requires no personal data, runs in 16 locations, and starts at $4.00 per month. For price or features 1984 Hosting lacks, see where each provider truly excels.
02 Is Incognito VPS cheaper than 1984 Hosting?
Incognito VPS starts at $4.00 per month; 1984 Hosting at about $6.00. Compare entry-level specs before deciding.
03 How do I migrate from 1984 Hosting?
Provision the new host first, sync data via rsync or a DB replica, lower DNS TTL 48 hours ahead, then cut over. Expected downtime: minutes, not hours. See our migration guide for full steps.
04 When should I stay with 1984 Hosting?
Their strengths are real: nineteen years in Iceland, a transparent ownership structure, and a free-software commitment that predates the privacy-hosting wave. Their Reykjavík operation remains the reference implementation.
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