Provision first, migrate second
Bring up the Incognito VPS server while your HOSTKEY instance is still serving. Nothing is disrupted and you can take as long as the initial sync needs.
Mainstream hosting · Netherlands / Iceland / USA · 2006
An alternative to HOSTKEY
A European bare-metal and GPU provider with strong hardware availability and an instant-delivery dedicated catalogue.
Answer
If you have decided to leave HOSTKEY, Incognito VPS is a viable option when identity checks are the issue. We run 16 locations, require no verification, and take twelve cryptocurrencies including Monero, starting at $4.00/month. However, HOSTKEY excels at bare-metal delivery speed and GPU stock depth — they will often have hardware in stock that we would need to source.
What they do better
HOSTKEY’s bare-metal delivery speed and GPU stock depth are excellent — they will often have hardware in stock that we would need to source.
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§01 Where we differ
Four things Incognito VPS does that HOSTKEY does not
- 01
No KYC or AML verification at signup
- 02
Native crypto settlement without a gateway that re-introduces verification
- 03
Jurisdictions selected for legal posture, not just latency
- 04
Published warrant canary and transparency report
§02 Side by side
Incognito VPS and HOSTKEY, feature by feature
| Incognito VPS | HOSTKEY | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Distributed · 8 jurisdictions | Netherlands / Iceland / USA |
| Identity required | None | Full KYC |
| Cryptocurrency | Native · 12 coins | Via gateway |
| Monero | Yes | No |
| Locations | 16 | 6 |
| Bare metal | Yes | Yes |
| GPU compute | Yes | Yes |
| Entry price | $4.00/mo | $8.00/mo |
| Five Eyes country | No | No |
Figures for HOSTKEY 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 If something here is out of date, tell us at [email protected] and we will correct it — an inaccurate comparison helps nobody.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 HOSTKEY
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 HOSTKEY’s 6, 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 HOSTKEY?
Your reason for leaving determines the answer. If it's the full KYC requirement, Incognito VPS asks for none and runs 16 locations from $4.00/month. If it's price or a missing feature, the page shows where each provider is stronger.
02 Is Incognito VPS cheaper than HOSTKEY?
Incognito VPS's entry point is $4.00 monthly, versus HOSTKEY at roughly $8.00. Check specifications, because base tiers differ significantly.
03 How do I migrate from HOSTKEY?
Provision the new server first, then sync data via rsync or a database replica. Lower your DNS TTL 48 hours ahead and switch over when the sync completes. You'll see minutes of downtime, not hours.
04 When should I stay with HOSTKEY?
HOSTKEY's bare-metal delivery speed and GPU stock depth are excellent — they will often have hardware in stock that we would need to source.
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