Arch Linux VPS — Rolling Release, Total Control

Arch Linux follows a rolling release model where packages are updated continuously rather than in batched releases. This means your server always runs the latest stable versions of the Linux kernel, system libraries, and application packages without waiting for a distribution upgrade cycle. For users who want the newest features and security patches as soon as they are available, Arch is unmatched.

The Arch philosophy of simplicity means the distribution ships nothing you did not explicitly install. There is no pre-configured web server, no database, no monitoring agent — just a base system with pacman, systemd, and the tools to build your stack from the ground up. Every package on your server is there because you chose it.

This minimalism translates to performance. An Arch Linux VPS at idle uses less RAM and fewer CPU cycles than distributions that ship with default services. Those saved resources go directly to your applications, making Arch an efficient choice for resource-constrained VPS plans.

Beyond the official repositories, Arch Linux provides access to the Arch User Repository — a community-driven collection of over 80,000 packages that covers virtually every piece of software available for Linux. If it runs on Linux, there is almost certainly an AUR package for it.

• Development tools — specific compiler versions, cross-compilation toolchains, and niche build systems.
• Server software — monitoring stacks, backup tools, VPN servers, and container runtimes.
• Language runtimes — multiple Python versions, specific Node.js releases, Go, Rust, and more.
• Networking tools — WireGuard management interfaces, DNS servers, load balancers, and proxies.

AUR packages are built from source using PKGBUILD scripts that you can audit before installation. For security-conscious deployments, this transparency lets you verify exactly what is being compiled and installed on your server.

Running Arch on a server requires a proactive approach to updates. We recommend running pacman -Syu at least weekly and reviewing the Arch Linux news page for manual intervention notices before major updates. Automating updates without review is possible but not recommended, as Arch occasionally requires manual steps during major library transitions.

To mitigate update risk on production servers, consider using Btrfs or ZFS snapshots before each update. AnubizHost's NVMe storage provides the I/O performance to make snapshot creation and rollback nearly instantaneous, turning a potentially risky update into a reversible operation.

For teams that want rolling-release freshness with slightly more stability, consider pairing Arch with a delayed update mirror that lags the main repositories by one or two weeks. This gives the community time to discover and report issues before updates reach your server, while still delivering packages far newer than any point-release distribution.

Arch Linux VPS plans start at $15 per month for 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, and 30 GB NVMe SSD. The minimal base installation uses less than 500 MB of disk space, leaving nearly all storage for your applications and data. Scale to 8 vCPU, 32 GB RAM, and 400 GB NVMe for demanding workloads.

Our Arch Linux template provisions from the latest official cloud image with base, openssh, and a few essential packages installed. Root SSH access is configured and ready immediately. From there, you install exactly the packages your project requires — nothing more.

We accept Bitcoin, Monero, Litecoin, credit cards, and PayPal. Every plan includes a dedicated IPv4, 1 Gbps unmetered bandwidth, DDoS protection, and 24/7 infrastructure monitoring. Arch Linux does not have formal release versions, so reinstalls always deploy the latest available packages.