In an age where milliseconds matter, businesses are increasingly turning to bare metal servers to fuel their mission-critical applications. With cloud computing growing rapidly and data-intensive workloads becoming the norm, bare metal solutions have emerged as a key player—offering raw power, better performance, and total control.
As per recent forecasts, the global bare metal cloud market is projected to reach $21.5 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 26.5% from 2021. Closer home, Indian businesses—from fintech startups to large-scale eCommerce brands—are rapidly embracing bare metal servers for their flexibility, privacy, and unmatched speed.
But one question remains constant across industries and use cases: What does a bare metal server really cost in 2025?
This blog answers that in detail.
We’ll explore:
The latest bare metal server prices in India and globally
How pricing compares between vendors
What factors impact cost
Whether colocation or cloud-based bare metal is right for you
How Cyfuture Cloud is helping businesses deploy and scale smarter
Let’s get into it.
A bare metal server is a single-tenant physical server—not shared with anyone else—giving you complete access to the server’s resources. Unlike virtual servers or shared hosting, there’s no hypervisor layer, meaning applications run directly on the hardware for peak performance.
They're ideal for:
High-traffic websites
Data analytics and AI/ML workloads
Large-scale databases
Streaming and gaming apps
Custom OS or hypervisor installations
And because you're not sharing resources with anyone, performance is consistent, reliable, and secure.
Let’s talk numbers. Bare metal pricing is usually based on several variables: CPU type, RAM, storage type, GPU inclusion, bandwidth, and whether it's managed or unmanaged.
Here’s an overview of bare metal server prices across different configurations in 2025:
Specs |
Price (INR/Month) |
Notes |
Intel Xeon E5, 64GB RAM, 2TB SATA |
₹10,000–₹15,000 |
Entry-level |
AMD EPYC, 128GB RAM, 1TB NVMe |
₹20,000–₹35,000 |
Popular config |
Dual Xeon Gold, 256GB RAM, 2x1TB NVMe + RAID |
₹40,000–₹65,000 |
Enterprise-grade |
Specs |
Price (INR/Month) |
Notes |
Xeon + NVIDIA A100 |
₹2.5L–₹3.5L |
High-performance compute |
AMD + NVIDIA H100 |
₹3.5L–₹5L |
Top-tier AI training workloads |
Vendor |
Starting Price (USD/Month) |
Features |
AWS EC2 Bare Metal (i3.metal) |
$250–$600 |
Pay-as-you-go, high bandwidth |
IBM Cloud |
$400+ |
Global reach, customizable |
OVHcloud |
$89–$299 |
Cost-effective, European DCs |
Cyfuture Cloud, based in India, offers competitive pricing with full hardware-level access, customizable specs, and the benefit of INR billing—something global vendors don’t usually offer.
Before picking a server, it’s important to know what exactly contributes to the cost:
Older CPUs (like Intel Xeon E3) are cheaper
Latest gen AMD EPYC or Intel Xeon Gold drives up price
Dual-socket servers increase costs significantly
Starts from 32GB in base models
128GB–512GB needed for high-speed data processing
RAM-heavy setups are ideal for in-memory databases like Redis or SAP HANA
SATA (cheapest)
SSD (mid-tier)
NVMe (most expensive but fastest)
RAID configurations may also add 10–15% cost
Entry-level: 5TB/month
Mid-tier: 10–20TB/month
High-end: 100TB or unmetered
Exceeding bandwidth can lead to unexpected billing—watch for this with global cloud providers!
Hosting in India (especially with Cyfuture Cloud) offers lower latency for Indian users
Hosting abroad (e.g., Singapore, Germany, US) can improve global access but adds latency for Indian visitors
Unmanaged servers are cheaper but require expertise
Fully managed plans include OS patches, security monitoring, and proactive support
Feature |
Bare Metal Server |
Cloud Hosting |
Performance |
High (dedicated hardware) |
Variable (shared resources) |
Scalability |
Manual |
Auto-scaling |
Cost Predictability |
Fixed |
Variable (pay-as-you-go) |
Customization |
Full control |
Limited |
Deployment Time |
Slower |
Instant provisioning |
For consistent high performance (gaming servers, AI/ML, or high-traffic eCommerce), bare metal servers clearly have an edge.
If you're worried about CAPEX and want quick deployments, cloud may be better.
But if you're looking for a blend of both—raw power with cloud convenience—Cyfuture Cloud’s managed bare metal solutions give you the best of both worlds.
Indian businesses need localized support, affordable pricing in INR, and regulatory compliance. Cyfuture Cloud checks all the boxes with:
Tier-III data centers in Noida, Jaipur, and other strategic Indian cities
100% hardware-level access with optional OS or hypervisor installation
Redundant power, cooling, and networking
24x7 support from cloud-certified engineers
Colocation options for businesses that already own servers
In 2025, Cyfuture Cloud’s bare metal hosting starts at just ₹9,999/month, making it one of the most cost-effective options in India for performance-focused businesses.
If you already own the hardware—or plan to invest in custom configurations—colocation might be a smart choice.
You retain full hardware control
No maintenance of physical environment
Lower operational costs than running in-house DC
Access to enterprise-grade power, cooling, and network infrastructure
With colocation at Cyfuture Cloud, you get:
Space in a Tier-III data center
Power supply, cooling, and internet access
Remote hands and monitoring
Indian support teams for faster response
Monthly rates typically range from ₹8,000 to ₹25,000 depending on rack space, power consumption, and services opted.
Bare metal servers are not just hardware—they’re infrastructure enablers. Whether you’re running a massive eCommerce site, processing AI workloads, or hosting critical enterprise apps, bare metal gives you the performance and security your business needs.
As we move into 2025, the market is shifting towards hybrid deployments where businesses combine bare metal performance with cloud agility—and hosting providers like Cyfuture Cloud are at the forefront of this shift.
With transparent pricing, top-tier infrastructure, and support in your timezone, Cyfuture Cloud makes it easier than ever for Indian companies to tap into bare metal infrastructure—without breaking the bank.
Let’s talk about the future, and make it happen!
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