A real Windows VPS for $1 per month is rare in 2026. Most offers at that price are Linux-only promos, NAT VPS plans, expired annual specials, or misleading pages that do not include a licensed Windows Server image.

If you need Windows Server, budget for more than the cheapest Linux VPS. Windows plans usually cost more because the provider must account for licensing, higher RAM needs, disk space, support, and abuse risk.