ServPrivate vs 1984 Hosting
A transparent, feature-by-feature comparison. Both hosts serve the privacy-oriented market, but they optimise for different things. Here is how they stack up on no-KYC, crypto support, jurisdictional coverage and hardware.
Complete Comparison
Every attribute is verified from public documentation at the time of writing. We will update this page if either side changes its policy.
| Feature | ServPrivate | 1984 Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| No email required | ||
| Token-based authentication | ||
| Jurisdictions | 7 | 1 |
| DMCA-ignored policy | ||
| Full KVM virtualization | ||
| Bare-metal servers | ||
| Custom ISO upload | — | |
| DDoS protection included | ||
| Unmetered bandwidth | ||
| IPv6 /64 included | — | |
| 99.9% SLA with credits | — | |
| Monero (XMR) payment | ||
| Years in operation | 1 | 19 |
| Entry VPS specs | 2 vCPU · 4 GB DDR4 · 60 GB NVMe | 1 CPU · 1 GB · 25 GB |
| Dedicated starting at | $48.50/mo | — |
Strengths on both sides
Where ServPrivate wins
- Zero-identity signup vs. email-required
- Seven jurisdictions vs. Iceland-only
- Full dedicated bare-metal catalog
Where 1984 Hosting is strong
- Almost twenty years operating in Iceland
- Excellent reputation in the press-freedom community
- 100% renewable-energy-powered datacenters
Our honest verdict
1984 Hosting is an institution — 20 years in Iceland, ISO 27001, a reputation for defending press freedom that is hard to match. Their constraint is mono-jurisdictional. If Iceland is exactly what you need, 1984 is a reference choice. If you need portfolio-level diversification or dedicated hardware, ServPrivate covers more ground including Iceland.
Pick ServPrivate if
You want Iceland + six other jurisdictions under one vendor, with zero-identity signup and bare-metal dedicated options.
Pick 1984 Hosting if
You want the maximum possible track record of an Iceland-specialist, prioritise green energy credentials, and do not mind providing an email.
ServPrivate vs 1984 Hosting — FAQ
01 Which is better, ServPrivate or 1984 Hosting?
It depends on your priority. ServPrivate wins on raw operator privacy (token-only auth, no email, no phone, no name, no fiat), a 7-jurisdiction footprint and AI-agent purchasing (MCP, OpenAPI, x402). Where 1984 Hosting is genuinely strong: Almost twenty years operating in Iceland; Excellent reputation in the press-freedom community. Pick whichever maps to your actual threat model.
02 Is ServPrivate cheaper than 1984 Hosting?
ServPrivate VPS starts at $7.50/mo and dedicated at $48.50/mo. The 1984 Hosting entry tier is "1 CPU · 1 GB · 25 GB" — the comparison table above shows the full pricing picture for both providers. Multi-month cycles unlock additional discounts on both sides.
03 Can I pay 1984 Hosting with Monero, like ServPrivate?
ServPrivate accepts 8 native crypto coins including Monero (XMR), with per-order deposit addresses and any-coin checkout. Does 1984 Hosting take Monero? Yes (see the feature comparison above for the exact payment rail). Crypto-only operators should always confirm before ordering.
04 How do I migrate from 1984 Hosting to ServPrivate?
Snapshot or `rsync` your existing server to a new ServPrivate VPS in your chosen jurisdiction, restore data, reconfigure DNS, then cancel the 1984 Hosting instance and rotate any exposed keys. Our /alternative-to-1984-hosting page has the full step-by-step. Total migration usually takes 30–90 minutes for a small server.
Other Comparisons
- Token-only access, no email required at signup
- Entry VPS $7.50/mo with 2 vCPU / 4 GB vs. €29.90/mo base
- Seven jurisdictions vs. Iceland-only
- Seven jurisdictions including Panama, Russia and Moldova not covered by FlokiNET
- Broader dedicated plan ladder up to EPYC 9354 / 256 GB DDR5 ECC
- Lower entry-level VPS pricing at $7.50/mo
- Token-only authentication, no email field
- Cheaper entry RDP ($11.00 vs $35)
- Bare-metal dedicated available alongside RDP
- Seven datacenter jurisdictions vs. a single Swedish location
- Full KVM virtualization with kernel control (vs. LXD containers)
- Full dedicated bare-metal catalog with custom ISO upload
- DMCA-ignored across all 7 jurisdictions
- No email required — token-only signup
- 99.9% SLA with service credits
- Zero email / token auth
- Unlimited bandwidth on all plans
- SLA credits
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