Privex alternative: a no-KYC VPS in 8 countries, paid in crypto.
MurmurHost VPS-1 costs from $6/mo on a 2-year plan or $16/mo month-to-month, accepts Monero, Bitcoin and USDT/USDC among 10 crypto options, and opens an account with just a username and password. Here is how it compares with Privex — and when Privex is the better pick.
- 8 countries on every VPS
- No KYC — username only
- 10 crypto options incl. XMR & USDT
- 7-day refund in your coin
Privex in brief
Privex sells VPS and dedicated servers in Sweden, Germany and the USA and takes crypto only: Bitcoin, Litecoin, Monero, Dogecoin, HIVE/HBD and EOS. Its V1 VPS in Germany costs $8/month for 2 cores, 1 GB RAM and 50 GB HDD. Community listings report no routine KYC, with documents possible under a legal order.
It's the obvious pick if you hold HIVE or EOS or need a US server paid in Monero. MurmurHost is the alternative when you want NVMe storage and 2 GB RAM, stablecoin payments, a lower yearly price, or privacy jurisdictions such as Iceland, Switzerland and Panama.
Privex's strengths
- US servers payable in Monero
- Accepts HIVE/HBD and EOS, which few hosts take
- Crypto-only, privacy-first positioning
- $8/month entry plan month-to-month
MurmurHost vs Privex
Prices, coins, countries and signup rules as published by both providers on 2026-09-25.
| Feature | MurmurHost | Privex |
|---|---|---|
| Entry VPS price | from $6/mo (2-year plan) · $6.80/mo yearly · $16/mo monthly | $8 / mo |
| Entry VPS specs | 2 GB ECC RAM, 25 GB NVMe | 2 cores, 1 GB RAM, 50 GB HDD (V1, Germany) |
| VPS countries | 8 (Iceland, Switzerland, Netherlands, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Russia, Panama) | 3 (Sweden, Germany, USA) |
| Crypto accepted | XMR, BTC, LTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, TRX, SOL | BTC, LTC, XMR, DOGE, HIVE/HBD, EOS |
| Monero (XMR) | ||
| USDT / USDC | ERC-20 and TRC-20 | |
| Non-crypto payment | ||
| What signup asks for | Username + password (email optional) | No routine KYC; documents possible under a legal order |
| ID documents | Never requested | Not routine |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days, first invoice, paid in your coin | Not published |
Published by MurmurHost. Privex figures come from its own site (checked 2026-09-25) and, for ID checks, community listings; ours come from our live checkout and pricing. Prices change — check Privex's site before buying. We have no commercial relationship with Privex.
Why buyers pick MurmurHost over Privex
4 differences you can check, each tied to what it changes for you.
01
Lower price on a yearly plan
MurmurHost VPS-1 is from $6/mo on a 2-year plan, below Privex V1's $8/month. Month-to-month, Privex is cheaper ($16/mo at MurmurHost).
02
Twice the RAM on NVMe
VPS-1 comes with 2 GB ECC RAM and 25 GB NVMe; Privex V1 has 1 GB RAM on 50 GB HDD.
03
Stablecoins
Pay in USDT or USDC on Ethereum or Tron when you want the price fixed in dollars. Privex doesn't list stablecoins.
04
Privacy jurisdictions
Iceland, Switzerland, Moldova and Panama are on every MurmurHost VPS plan — countries Privex doesn't offer.
Our recommendation
Choose MurmurHost if you want a VPS paid in Monero or stablecoins, no personal data at signup and the freedom to place servers in any of our countries — VPS-1 is from $6/mo on a 2-year plan or $16/mo month-to-month. Choose Privex if you need a server in the USA, want the cheapest month-to-month price, or pay in HIVE, HBD or EOS.
Switching from Privex
Quick answers about migration, payment, and feature parity.
Privex V1 is $8/month (1 GB RAM, 50 GB HDD). MurmurHost VPS-1 is $16/mo month-to-month or from $6/mo on a 2-year plan ($144 paid once), with 2 GB RAM and 25 GB NVMe. Month-to-month Privex costs less; on a yearly plan MurmurHost does.
Yes. Privex lists Monero alongside Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, HIVE/HBD and EOS. MurmurHost accepts Monero plus stablecoins on two networks.
At Privex, yes. MurmurHost doesn't offer US locations; its closest option for the Americas is Panama.
MurmurHost: 8 countries. Privex: Sweden, Germany and the USA.
MurmurHost asks for a username and a password — email is optional and no ID is requested at any order size. Privex doesn't run routine KYC according to community listings.
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