Privacy-first hosts · Iceland · 2006
Incognito VPS vs 1984 Hosting
The oldest privacy-focused Icelandic host, running entirely on renewable geothermal and hydroelectric power, with a strong free-software culture.
Answer
The core difference between Incognito VPS and 1984 Hosting is identity and jurisdiction. Incognito VPS requires no identity and covers 16 locations, 8 chosen for legal properties; 1984 Hosting asks for an email and covers 1. Yet 1984 Hosting has nineteen years in Iceland, transparent ownership, and a free-software commitment that predates the privacy-hosting trend.
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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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
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 If something here is out of date, tell us at [email protected] and we will correct it — an inaccurate comparison helps nobody.
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.
Frequently asked questions
01 What does 1984 Hosting do better than Incognito VPS?
Their longevity and values are real. Nineteen years in Iceland, a transparent ownership structure, and a free-software commitment that predates the privacy-hosting marketing wave make their Reykjavík operation the reference implementation.
02 Does 1984 Hosting require identity verification?
1984 Hosting asks for an email address. Incognito VPS requires none—no name, email, phone, or document at any point.
03 Does 1984 Hosting accept Monero?
No, 1984 Hosting does not accept Monero. They accept other cryptocurrencies, while Incognito VPS supports native XMR payments.
04 Should I switch from 1984 Hosting to Incognito VPS?
Choose Incognito VPS if you need no identity layer, crypto-only payment with XMR, or a jurisdiction 1984 Hosting doesn't cover. Stick with 1984 Hosting if its nineteen-year track record, transparent ownership, and early free-software stance matter more—that's a real advantage we won't downplay.
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