OffshoreVps vs Bahnhof
A well-known WikiLeaks-era Swedish ISP and host. Here's how the two actually compare on identity, payment and jurisdiction.
Why OffshoreVps wins here
No name, email or ID required at all — not even the Standard ISP signup that Bahnhof asks for.
10 global locations, not locked to a single jurisdiction (vs Bahnhof's single location).
9 cryptocurrencies accepted, including Monero, paid directly on-chain — no card, no processor.
OffshoreVps vs Bahnhof
| Feature | OffshoreVps | Bahnhof |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & payment | ||
| Signup requires | A generated login, no email | Standard ISP signup |
| Cryptocurrency accepted | 9 coins incl. Monero | No |
| Monero (XMR) accepted | Yes | No |
| KYC / identity verification | None, ever | Standard Swedish ISP account |
| Reach & trust | ||
| Locations | 10 | 1 |
| Founded | 2025 | 1994 |
Competitor facts are sourced from Bahnhof's own site or independent privacy trackers at time of writing and can change — confirm current terms before switching. We only show rows we've actually verified; nothing here is a guess.
Should you switch from Bahnhof?
Pick OffshoreVps if
You want the broadest jurisdiction coverage — 10 locations instead of Bahnhof's handful — without giving up crypto-first checkout.
Stay with Bahnhof if
You have a specific reason to prefer Bahnhof's exact jurisdiction or you're already a long-time customer there.
Bahnhof has been operating since 1994 (about 32 years) with an established customer base. We'd rather give a fair account than pretend an established company has no track record.
Switching from Bahnhof: common questions
01Is OffshoreVps cheaper than Bahnhof?
Our VPS plans start at $5.76/mo for a custom build (1 vCPU, 2 GB) and $8.16/mo for Comet (2 vCPU, 4 GB DDR4). Pricing varies by plan and location on both sides, so check Bahnhof's current pricing directly before comparing.
02Does Bahnhof accept Monero?
OffshoreVps accepts 9 cryptocurrencies including Monero, with a unique deposit address per order. Confirm Bahnhof's current payment options directly with them.
03Do I need to give Bahnhof my ID?
We can't speak to Bahnhof's exact requirements — confirm with them directly. OffshoreVps never asks for a name, email or ID at any point; your account is a generated login with no inbox and no real email address.
04How do I move from Bahnhof to OffshoreVps?
Snapshot or copy your data to a new OffshoreVps server in your chosen location, restore it, point your DNS at the new server, then cancel the old service once everything checks out.
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