Java VPS — Spring Boot, Quarkus, Micronaut

Java VPS — Deploy Java Apps
on Cloud VPS

Deploy Spring Boot, Quarkus, Micronaut, or any Java application on a dedicated Cloud VPS. Full root access, JVM tuning, systemd service management, and 4 GB+ DDR5 RAM for comfortable JVM heap allocation.

Spring Boot / Quarkus JVM Heap Tuning systemd Services PostgreSQL Colocated From $7/mo
JVM
Fully Configurable
DDR5
Low-Latency Heap
systemd
Service Mgmt
$7
Starting /mo
AMD Ryzen CPU
DDR5 RAM
NVMe SSD
10 Gbps Port
DDoS Protected
Full Root Access
35+ Locations
Instant Deploy
Why VPS?

Why Host Java on a Cloud VPS?

Java applications need dedicated heap memory and JVM tuning that shared hosting and restrictive PaaS platforms cannot provide. A VPS gives you full JVM configuration control and the dedicated RAM Java needs.

Configure JVM Heap Freely

-Xms and -Xmx without platform restrictions. Set your Java app's heap to exactly what it needs — 512 MB for microservices, 2 GB for enterprise apps. No PaaS memory limits or container sizing guesswork.

GraalVM Native Image

Compile Spring Boot or Quarkus applications to GraalVM native images for instant startup and lower memory footprint. Native image compilation requires root access and custom JDK installation — only possible on a VPS.

systemd — Production Service Management

Run your JAR as a systemd service. Auto-start on boot, automatic restart on failure, structured logging with journalctl, and proper signal handling for graceful shutdown — production-grade Java process management.

PostgreSQL + JDBC Colocated

Run PostgreSQL on the same VPS for sub-millisecond JDBC connection latency. Critical for Spring Data JPA and Hibernate applications making many database calls per request.

Recommended Stack

Recommended Tech Stack

The optimal software stack pre-configured for this use case on a Host4Fun Cloud VPS.

OpenJDK 21 LTS
Latest LTS Java runtime
Spring Boot 3.x
Enterprise Java framework
Quarkus / Micronaut
Cloud-native Java
PostgreSQL 15
Production Java database
Nginx
Reverse proxy + SSL
systemd
Service management
Redis
Caching + sessions
Docker (optional)
Container deployment
Quick Deploy

Deploy in Minutes

Get up and running on a fresh Host4Fun Cloud VPS with these commands.

root@vps — quick deploy
# Install OpenJDK 21 LTS (Ubuntu 22.04)
[root@vps ~]# apt update && apt install openjdk-21-jdk nginx postgresql redis-server -y
[OK] Java 21 + Nginx + PostgreSQL + Redis installed
[root@vps ~]# java -version
openjdk version "21.0.x" 2024-01-16 LTS

# Upload your Spring Boot JAR and run it
[root@vps ~]# scp target/myapp-1.0.jar root@YOUR_IP:/opt/myapp/
[root@vps ~]# java -Xms256m -Xmx1024m -jar /opt/myapp/myapp-1.0.jar --spring.profiles.active=production
[OK] Spring Boot started on port 8080 in 4.2 seconds

# Create systemd service for auto-start on reboot
[!] Create /etc/systemd/system/myapp.service with ExecStart=java -jar ...
[root@vps ~]# systemctl enable --now myapp
[OK] Java app running as systemd service — auto-restarts on failure
[root@vps ~]#
Why Host4Fun

Why Host4Fun Cloud VPS?

Everything that makes Host4Fun Cloud VPS the ideal infrastructure for your use case.

DDR5 RAM — Low-Latency JVM Heap

JVM garbage collection performance is sensitive to memory bandwidth and latency. DDR5's higher bandwidth reduces GC pause times for large heap applications — critical for low-latency Spring Boot APIs and high-throughput Java services.

AMD Ryzen — JVM Compilation Speed

JVM JIT compilation is CPU-intensive. AMD Ryzen's fast cores reduce JVM warm-up time and improve steady-state throughput for JIT-compiled Java workloads. C2 compiler optimizations benefit from fast single-core performance.

GraalVM Native Image Support

Install GraalVM on your VPS and compile Quarkus or Spring Boot Native applications to native executables. Native images start in milliseconds and use 10x less memory than JVM mode — enables Java microservices on even the Starter plan.

systemd Java Service Management

Configure your JAR as a systemd service with proper JVM flags, environment variables, and heap settings. systemd handles auto-start on boot, automatic restart on crash (with configurable delay), and structured log output via journalctl.

JDBC to Local PostgreSQL

Spring Data JPA / Hibernate connecting to a local PostgreSQL instance via Unix socket or loopback achieves sub-millisecond JDBC round-trip. Eliminates the 5-20ms network latency to remote cloud databases per query.

Any JDK — OpenJDK / GraalVM / Temurin

Install any JDK distribution — OpenJDK, Eclipse Temurin, GraalVM, Amazon Corretto, or Azul Zulu — with SDKMAN or apt. Switch JDK versions per application. Full freedom over Java runtime selection.

Comparison

VPS vs Alternatives

How a self-managed Host4Fun Cloud VPS compares to shared hosting and managed cloud services.

FeatureHost4Fun Cloud VPSHeroku (Java)AWS Elastic BeanstalkAzure App Service
JVM Heap ConfigFull -Xmx control dyno limits
GraalVM Support
PostgreSQL Colocated addon cost
Monthly Cost$7–$14/mo$7–$25+/mo$20–$60+/mo$15–$50+/mo
Dyno/Container Sleep Always on
Use Cases

Who Uses This VPS?

Real use cases from developers, agencies, and businesses running on Host4Fun Cloud VPS.

Spring Boot REST APIs

Deploy Spring Boot REST APIs with Spring Data JPA, PostgreSQL, and Redis caching. JVM tuned for API workloads — fast startup, configured heap, and systemd auto-restart for production reliability.

Quarkus Microservices

Quarkus native image microservices start in milliseconds and use minimal RAM. A single VPS runs multiple Quarkus native service instances simultaneously — cost-effective microservices without Kubernetes overhead.

Java Learning & Projects

CS students and Java developers learning Spring Boot, Hibernate, or enterprise Java patterns need a real server to deploy to. A $7/mo VPS provides the full Java production environment for learning and portfolio projects.

University Java Projects

Deploy Java coursework, final year projects, and algorithm implementations to a real server. Spring Boot projects running at a public HTTPS URL are significantly more impressive on a CV than localhost demos.

Enterprise Java Applications

Spring Boot applications for internal enterprise tools, data processing, and business logic need dedicated RAM for the JVM heap. A Professional or Business VPS plan provides the memory these applications need.

Minecraft Server Hosting

Minecraft servers run on Java — typically requiring 2-4 GB RAM for smooth gameplay. A Professional plan ($14/mo, 4 GB DDR5 RAM) runs a Minecraft server for 10-30 players with dedicated resources and DDoS protection.

Pricing

Choose Your VPS Plan

All plans include AMD Ryzen CPU, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD, 10 Gbps, DDoS protection, and dedicated IPv4.

Starter
 
$5/mo
 
  • 1 vCPU AMD Ryzen
  • 1 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 15 GB NVMe SSD
  • 1 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
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Basic
 
$7/mo
 
  • 2 vCPU AMD Ryzen
  • 2 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 30 GB NVMe SSD
  • 4 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
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Most Popular
Professional
Java optimal — 4 GB DDR5 for JVM + DB + cache
$14/mo
 
  • 4 vCPU AMD Ryzen
  • 4 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 60 GB NVMe SSD
  • 8 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
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Business
 
$28/mo
 
  • 6 vCPU AMD Ryzen
  • 8 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 120 GB NVMe SSD
  • 16 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
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Annual billing charged as one payment. Prices exclude taxes.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The Basic plan ($7/mo, 2 GB DDR5 RAM) suits small Spring Boot microservices or Quarkus native images. The Professional plan ($14/mo, 4 GB RAM) is recommended for Spring Boot with PostgreSQL and Redis colocated — provides enough heap for the application plus overhead for the database and cache.
Create /etc/systemd/system/myapp.service with [Service] section containing ExecStart=java -Xms256m -Xmx1024m -jar /opt/myapp.jar, Restart=always, and RestartSec=5. Run systemctl daemon-reload && systemctl enable --now myapp. Use journalctl -u myapp for logs.
OpenJDK 21 LTS is recommended — the current long-term support release with virtual threads (Project Loom) for high-concurrency applications. Install via apt (`apt install openjdk-21-jdk`) or use SDKMAN for multiple version management.
Set -Xms (initial heap) and -Xmx (maximum heap) in your startup command or systemd service. As a rule: allocate 50-70% of available RAM to the JVM heap. On a 2 GB VPS: -Xms256m -Xmx1024m. On a 4 GB VPS: -Xms512m -Xmx2048m. Leave RAM for OS, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
Yes. Install GraalVM and use the Quarkus native Maven/Gradle plugin to compile your application. The native executable starts in milliseconds and uses 50-100 MB RAM — enabling multiple Quarkus microservices on a $5/mo Starter plan.
Yes. A Java Minecraft server is simply a Java application. The Professional plan ($14/mo, 4 vCPU, 4 GB DDR5 RAM) runs a Paper/Spigot Minecraft server for 10-30 players. Configure JVM flags (-Xmx3G for Minecraft), run as a systemd service, and configure UFW to allow port 25565.
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