> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://knowledgebase.newyorkcityservers.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Picking The Right Plan

> Choosing the perfect VPS or dedicated server ensures your trading runs smoothly without lag, crashes, or downtime. Our plans are optimized for MT4/MT5 traders, but capacity depends on your setup (e.g., EA complexity, indicators, backtesting).

<Tip>
  Recommendations are estimates based on standard setups. Heavy setups, complex EAs, or other software may require more computer power. Service upgrades are available anytime when more power is needed.
</Tip>

## Plan Comparison

Use this table to compare specs and find your fit:

| Plan                   | CPU                   | RAM   | Storage    | Recommended Accounts |
| ---------------------- | --------------------- | ----- | ---------- | -------------------- |
| **Basic VPS**          | 2 vCPU                | 2 GB  | 60 GB SSD  | 1–2                  |
| **Standard VPS**       | 2 vCPU                | 4 GB  | 70 GB SSD  | 3–6                  |
| **Professional VPS**   | 4 vCPU                | 8 GB  | 100 GB SSD | 7–8                  |
| **Dedicated Server 1** | Quadcore+ (Intel/AMD) | 16 GB | 250 GB SSD | 9–25                 |
| **Dedicated Server 2** | Quadcore+ (Intel/AMD) | 32 GB | 500 GB SSD | 25–35+               |

<Check>
  All plans include **100% uptime**, **24/7 technical support**, **Windows pre-installed**, and **easy upgrades/downgrades**
</Check>

## Which Plan for Your Trading Needs?

### 1. Basic VPS (1–2 Accounts)

Perfect entry-level service.

* **Use Cases**: Simple configurations with 1–2 MetaTrader terminals running basic EAs and indicators.
* **Estimated Capacity**: 1-2 EAs & 5-7 charts per MetaTrader platform

  <Warning>
    This plan is recommended for MetaTrader only. It does not meet the minimum recommendation for cTrader.
  </Warning>

### 2. Standard VPS (3–6 Accounts)

Moderate computer power for multiple MetaTrader or cTrader platforms.

* **Use Cases**: Setups that require moderate computing power. Capable of running between 3-6 MetaTrader platforms, or 1-2 cTrader platforms.
* **Estimated Capacity**: 3-6 MetaTrader EAs or cBots, and 10-15 charts per platform.

### 3. Professional VPS (7–8 Accounts)

Powerful VPS plan for advanced MetaTrader, cTrader, TWS, or other trading platforms. Great for pairing trading platforms with third party programs such as copier, Python, etc.

* **Use Cases**: Advanced trading setups that require more computer power. Capable of running upwards of 7-8 MetaTrader platforms, 4-5 cTrader platforms, and multiple other platforms.
* **Estimated Capacity**: 10-12 MetaTrader EAs or cBots, and 20-30 charts per platform.

### 4. Dedicated Server (Up to 35 Accounts)

Our most powerful service. Fully dedicated resources, allowing for maximum performance. Professional grade solution. The only service recommended for backtesting operations.

* **Use Cases**: Setups that require the most power. Service is capable of running upwards of 35 MetaTrader accounts. Able to run backtesting operations.
* **Estimated Capacity**: 35+ EAs, and upwards of 50 charts per MetaTrader platform.

## Factors to Consider

* **EA & Setup Complexity**: For complex EAs that trade frequently or demand high resources, we recommend upgrading to the next plan level to ensure sufficient computing power and avoid performance issues.
* **Trading Platform**: The Basic plan supports MetaTrader 4 and 5 only. For resource-intensive platforms like cTrader, NinjaTrader, TWS, or others, opt for the Standard plan or higher.
* **Backtesting**: Due to the intensive computing demands of backtesting, we recommend our Dedicated Server plans for these operations to maintain optimal speed and reliability.
* **Scalability**: Upgrades are available anytime you need more resources. Learn more in our Upgrade/Downgrade Guide.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I run more platforms/accounts than recommended?">
    Yes - our account & platform recommendations are simply suggestions. You may run more than our recommendations, as the risk of poor performance if your service becomes overloaded.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use multiple different brokers on one VPS?">
    Yes, you can use multiple different brokers on the same VPS.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are there limitations to software that I can run?">
    No, you may run any software on any plan that you wish.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>