If your audience is in Asia, especially China, most mainstream VPS providers aren't ideal. DigitalOcean's Singapore and Japan nodes have unpredictable routing. Hetzner has no presence in Asia.
GreenCloudVPS is a smaller provider that focuses on Asia‑optimized routes. They offer VPS in Singapore, Japan, and Vietnam with cn2 GIA or BGP direct connections. I've tested their Singapore node for three months. Here's my review.
What GreenCloudVPS Does Well
Asia‑optimized routing. The main selling point. Their Singapore plans use China Telecom CN2 GIA (Global Internet Access) – the best route for China. Ping times from mainland China to Singapore can be as low as 50-80ms, much better than typical 200ms+ to US West.
Affordable plans. Prices start at $4.5/month for 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB NVMe, and 1 TB traffic. The Asia‑optimized plans are slightly more expensive but still cheaper than DigitalOcean or Linode.
Good control panel. They use Virtualizor, not the prettiest but functional. You get full root access, custom ISO support, and snapshots (extra cost).
Response support. Ticket‑based but usually replies within 2-4 hours. Support staff knows the technical details.
Where GreenCloudVPS Falls Short
Limited global locations. Only Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, and a few European locations (Netherlands, Germany). Not for users needing North America or Australia.
No hourly billing. Monthly or yearly plans only. Not ideal for short‑term testing.
Asia‑optimized traffic is expensive. The CN2 GIA plans cost twice as much as their standard plans. Outbound traffic is metered – 1-2 TB included, then overage fees apply.
DDoS protection is basic. Enough for small sites, but if you're under attack often, look at OVH.
Performance Benchmarks
I tested the $6 CN2 GIA plan (1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 25 GB NVMe) in Singapore using Ubuntu 24.04.
UnixBench single‑core: around 850. That's modest – similar to DigitalOcean's standard plan. Disk speed: ~500 MB/s sequential read. Good enough for typical websites.
Latency from Shanghai (Telecom): average 65ms. From Beijing: 78ms. From Guangzhou: 55ms. Compared to 180-250ms to US West, this is a massive improvement for Chinese visitors.
Uptime over 3 months: 99.9% with one short maintenance notice.
Plans and Pricing (2026)
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Traffic | Price | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Singapore | 1 | 1 GB | 20 GB NVMe | 1 TB | $4.50 | Regular BGP |
| CN2 GIA Singapore | 1 | 1 GB | 25 GB NVMe | 1 TB | $9.90 | China Telecom CN2 |
| Japan Optimized | 1 | 2 GB | 30 GB NVMe | 2 TB | $12.50 | JP BGP |
The CN2 GIA plan is worth the extra cost if your target audience is in mainland China. For general Asian traffic, the standard plan works fine.
Who Should Use GreenCloudVPS?
Websites targeting mainland China. If you run a Chinese‑language site, e‑commerce, or blog with many Chinese users, GreenCloudVPS's CN2 GIA routing is a game changer.
Gamers or VPN users in Asia. Low latency to Singapore and Japan benefits online gaming or private VPN services.
Developers needing Asia‑based testing. Run staging or development servers close to your users.
Who Should Skip GreenCloudVPS?
Users needing global coverage. They lack US, Australian, or South American locations.
Budget users with non‑Asian audiences. Hetzner or Contabo give better specs for less money if latency to Asia isn't critical.
High‑traffic media sites. The metered traffic and overage fees can become costly.
Final Verdict
GreenCloudVPS fills a specific niche. If you need low‑latency connectivity to mainland China or Southeast Asia, it's one of the best affordable options. The CN2 GIA plans are worth the premium.
For general global use, you'll get better value elsewhere. But for Asia‑focused projects, GreenCloudVPS is a hidden gem.
Score: 7.8/10
- Asia routing: 9/10
- Price/performance: 7/10
- Global reach: 4/10
- Ease of use: 7/10