BuyVM Slice 2048 vs LightNode Start
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BuyVM Slice 2048 takes 3 of 6 spec rounds against LightNode Start. It is also the cheaper plan, at $7/mo versus $7.71/mo.
Monthly price (lower wins)
$7/mo
$7.71/mo
$ per GB RAM (lower wins)
$3.50
$3.86
RAM
2 GB
2 GB
vCPU
1 shared
1 shared
Disk
40 GB SSD
50 GB NVMe
Bandwidth
unmetered
1 TB/mo
Value
84/100
78/100
Regions
3
32
Countries served by both · 1
- US
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Frequently asked
- Which is cheaper, BuyVM Slice 2048 or LightNode Start?
- BuyVM Slice 2048, at $7/mo (excl. VAT) versus $7.71/mo, a difference of $0.71/mo as of 4 Nov 2026.
- Which offers more RAM per dollar?
- BuyVM Slice 2048: $3.50 per GB of RAM per month versus $3.86 for LightNode Start.
- Can I deploy both in the same country?
- Yes. Both plans are offered in 1 country: US.
Prices exclude VAT, fetched 4 Nov 2026 from each provider's own API or public price page. Bars are scaled to the larger value in each row.