MurmurHost vs Privex
MurmurHost VPS-1 costs from $6/mo on a 2-year plan or $16/mo month-to-month, runs in 8 countries, takes Monero and USDT/USDC and needs only a username to sign up. Privex crypto-only host with servers in Sweden, Germany and the USA, paid in BTC, XMR, HIVE and more. Below: prices, coins, countries and signup side by side, and who should pick which.
MurmurHost
8 countries · crypto to our own wallets
Offshore VPS, dedicated servers, RDP, email, and SMTP hosting. DMCA-ignored. Anonymous signup. Bitcoin & Monero accepted.
Privex
3 jurisdictions · Crypto-only VPS and dedicated servers in Europe and the US
Crypto-only host with servers in Sweden, Germany and the USA, paid in BTC, XMR, HIVE and more.
MurmurHost vs Privex — feature comparison
Published by MurmurHost. Privex figures from its own site, checked 2026-09-25; ours from our live checkout and pricing.
| Feature | MurmurHost | Privex |
|---|---|---|
| Entry VPS price | from $6/mo (2-year plan) · $6.80/mo yearly · $16/mo monthly | $8 / mo |
| Entry VPS specs | 1 vCPU, 2 GB ECC RAM, 25 GB NVMe | 2 cores, 1 GB RAM, 50 GB HDD (V1, Germany) |
| VPS countries | 8 | 3 |
| Operating since | 2026 | Not published |
| What signup asks for | Username + password (email optional) | No routine KYC; documents possible under a legal order |
| ID documents | Never requested | Not routine |
| Monero (XMR) | ||
| USDT / USDC | ERC-20 and TRC-20 | |
| Crypto options | XMR, BTC, LTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, TRX, SOL | BTC, LTC, XMR, DOGE, HIVE/HBD, EOS |
| Non-crypto payment | ||
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days · refunded in your coin | Not published |
| Primary focus | VPS, dedicated, RDP, GPU, email and SMTP hosting in 8 countries | Crypto-only VPS and dedicated servers in Europe and the US |
Highlighted cells indicate the side with the measurable advantage on that row. "Tie" rows are unhighlighted.
Where MurmurHost wins
These are the rows where the comparison table shows MurmurHost has a measurable edge. Pick MurmurHost if any of these are top-three priorities for you.
- 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).
- 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.
- Stablecoins. Pay in USDT or USDC on Ethereum or Tron when you want the price fixed in dollars. Privex doesn't list stablecoins.
- Privacy jurisdictions. Iceland, Switzerland, Moldova and Panama are on every MurmurHost VPS plan — countries Privex doesn't offer.
Where Privex wins
These are Privex's genuine strengths. Pick them if these match what you need — they're a reputable choice.
- 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
Our recommendation
MurmurHost or Privex: which one for whom?
Pick MurmurHost for lower price on a yearly plan, twice the ram on nvme, stablecoins and privacy jurisdictions. VPS-1 costs $6.80/mo on a yearly plan or $16/mo month-to-month, in any of our 8 countries, and you can pay in Monero, Bitcoin or USDT without giving your name.
Pick Privex if you need a server in the USA, want the cheapest month-to-month price, or pay in HIVE, HBD or EOS.
Frequently asked questions
Choose MurmurHost for: lower price on a yearly plan; twice the ram on nvme; stablecoins; privacy jurisdictions. Choose Privex if you need a server in the USA, want the cheapest month-to-month price, or pay in HIVE, HBD or EOS.
VPS-1 starts at $6 a month on a 2-year plan ($144 paid once), $6.80 a month on a yearly plan or $16 month-to-month, with 2 GB ECC RAM and 25 GB NVMe. Privex's entry VPS is $8 / mo for 2 cores, 1 GB RAM, 50 GB HDD (V1, Germany).
MurmurHost accepts Monero (XMR), Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tron (TRX), Solana (SOL), plus USDT and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) and Tron (TRC-20). Privex lists BTC, LTC, XMR, DOGE, HIVE/HBD, EOS.
MurmurHost: A username and a password. Email is optional (only for password recovery). No name, phone number or ID document at any order size. Privex: No routine KYC; documents possible under a legal order.
Order the MurmurHost plan and country you want, pay in crypto, then copy your data over SSH (rsync) or restore a backup and switch your DNS records. The Migration Assistance add-on is free at checkout, and the first invoice is covered by our 7-day money-back guarantee.
No. Both MurmurHost and Privex ban child abuse material, malware, phishing, fraud and similar abuse in their acceptable-use policies. Privacy hosting protects legitimate publishers from bad-faith takedowns; it doesn't shield illegal activity.
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