Panamaserver Panama Private and Secure Offshore VPS Hosting Test and Review
We recently reviewed Panamaserver‘s private and secure VPS hosting based in Panama. This service runs on a powerful Intel Core Processor and comes with a setup including 2 CPU cores, 4 GB of memory, 40 GB of SSD storage, a 100 Mbps internet connection, 2 TB of data transfer, and both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address.
To evaluate this hosting service, we ran a series of tests. We used basic benchmarks to check fundamental functions, Yabs and Unix Benchmark for key performance metrics, a worldwide network test for a thorough connectivity check, and a ping test to measure how quickly the server responds.
We also looked into regional access with the Media Unlock Test, checked connection quality through the CloudFlare Internet Test, and assessed web speed and efficiency with tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.
About Panamaserver
Panamaserver.com is a leading provider of web hosting and server solutions based in Panama. With over 19 years of experience in the industry, they specialize in offering offshore hosting services that prioritize privacy, security, and reliability.
Their comprehensive solutions include shared hosting, VPS hosting, dedicated servers, and domain registration. They offer a variety of plans to cater to different needs, from shared hosting starting at $4.00 per month to dedicated servers starting at $125.00 per month.
One of the key features of Panamaserver.com is its commitment to privacy. They offer offshore web hosting with no questions, making them an ideal choice for those prioritizing privacy. They were also the first provider in the country with IPv6-enabled services.
In terms of hardware, Panamaserver.com uses only high-quality hardware from the best available brands. They also offer a 99.9% uptime guarantee, ensuring your website is always accessible.
They also offer a free three-month SSL certificate, easy WordPress installs, and hundreds of one-click install scripts. This makes it easy for users to set up and manage their websites.
In addition to their hosting services, Panamaserver.com also offers domain name registration. They offer a variety of domain extensions, including .com, .net, .org, .city, and .website.
Customer support is a priority at Panamaserver.com. They offer award-winning 24/7 live support and a 30-day money-back guarantee. They also have a robust knowledge database and ticketing system for support and sales.
Official Website: https://www.Panamaserver.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : Intel Core Processor (Haswell, no TSX, IBRS)
CPU Cores : 2 @ 1999.997 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✓ Enabled
Total Disk : 39.8 GB (1.6 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (60.2 MB Used)
Total Swap : 1023.0 MB (0 Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 47 min
Load average : 0.00, 0.00, 0.00
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-8-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS52284 Panamaserver.com
Location : Panama City / PA
Region : Colón
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 362 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 367 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 351 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 360.0 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 92.11 Mbps 94.89 Mbps 0.92 ms
Montreal, CA 92.26 Mbps 87.43 Mbps 61.99 ms
Paris, FR 94.85 Mbps 99.98 Mbps 145.78 ms
Amsterdam, NL 93.94 Mbps 93.26 Mbps 137.07 ms
Shanghai, CN 97.27 Mbps 100.34 Mbps 215.49 ms
Chongqing, CN 1.77 Mbps 0.06 Mbps 315.65 ms
Hongkong, CN 88.34 Mbps 99.78 Mbps 292.32 ms
Mumbai, IN 90.54 Mbps 90.79 Mbps 308.23 ms
Singapore, SG 95.04 Mbps 99.11 Mbps 270.15 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 34 sec
Timestamp : 2023-12-21 03:20:53 EST
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 56 minutes
Processor : Intel Core Processor (Haswell, no TSX, IBRS)
CPU cores : 2 @ 1999.997 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✔ Enabled
RAM : 3.8 GiB
Swap : 1023.0 MiB
Disk : 38.8 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-8-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ✔ Online
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : Panamaserver.com
ASN : AS52284 Panamaserver.com
Host : Panamaserver.com
Location : Panama City, Provincia de Panama (8)
Country : Panama
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 9.58 MB/s (2.3k) | 43.76 MB/s (683)
Write | 9.61 MB/s (2.4k) | 44.00 MB/s (687)
Total | 19.19 MB/s (4.7k) | 87.76 MB/s (1.3k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 88.73 MB/s (173) | 68.34 MB/s (66)
Write | 93.45 MB/s (182) | 72.89 MB/s (71)
Total | 182.19 MB/s (355) | 141.23 MB/s (137)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 92.4 Mbits/sec | 93.0 Mbits/sec | 139 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 93.7 Mbits/sec | 95.2 Mbits/sec | 133 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 93.1 Mbits/sec | 97.1 Mbits/sec | --
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 85.1 Mbits/sec | 89.7 Mbits/sec | 229 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 96.6 Mbits/sec | 100 Mbits/sec | 72.8 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 95.7 Mbits/sec | 102 Mbits/sec | 88.7 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 93.9 Mbits/sec | 93.9 Mbits/sec | 135 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | busy | 88.4 Mbits/sec | 139 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 89.9 Mbits/sec | busy | 142 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 91.4 Mbits/sec | 91.3 Mbits/sec | 145 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 82.7 Mbits/sec | 68.5 Mbits/sec | 229 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 92.3 Mbits/sec | 91.2 Mbits/sec | 72.8 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 92.0 Mbits/sec | 79.3 Mbits/sec | 88.0 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 89.1 Mbits/sec | 86.6 Mbits/sec | 135 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 830
Multi Core | 1503
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/4077409
YABS completed in 20 min 35 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: Thu Dec 21 2023 03:59:39 - 04:27:54
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 29282220.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 4444.1 MWIPS (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 2662.2 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 443370.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 116166.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1467720.3 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 618950.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 114614.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 4839.2 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 7248.9 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1392.8 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 344473.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 29282220.6 2509.2
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 4444.1 808.0
Execl Throughput 43.0 2662.2 619.1
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 443370.8 1119.6
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 116166.9 701.9
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1467720.3 2530.6
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 618950.4 497.5
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 114614.2 286.5
Process Creation 126.0 4839.2 384.1
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 7248.9 1709.7
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1392.8 2321.3
System Call Overhead 15000.0 344473.6 229.6
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System Benchmarks Index Score 840.7
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Benchmark Run: Thu Dec 21 2023 04:27:54 - 04:56:19
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 58470262.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 9016.4 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 4626.6 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 670159.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 191233.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2272270.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1240877.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 249087.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 11081.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 10507.9 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1408.0 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 647611.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 58470262.1 5010.3
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 9016.4 1639.3
Execl Throughput 43.0 4626.6 1076.0
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 670159.2 1692.3
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 191233.8 1155.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2272270.0 3917.7
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1240877.3 997.5
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 249087.2 622.7
Process Creation 126.0 11081.3 879.5
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 10507.9 2478.3
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1408.0 2346.6
System Call Overhead 15000.0 647611.0 431.7
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1458.8
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
None
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 13.10 MiB/s | 104.80 Mbps | ping 47.549ms
Gdrive : 0 B/s | N/A | ping 47.879ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 2.48 MiB/s | 19.80 Mbps | ping 71.288ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 6.72 MiB/s | 53.79 Mbps | ping 114.562ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 622.71 KiB/s | 4.86 Mbps | ping 60.819ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 11.35 MiB/s | 90.77 Mbps | ping 105.543ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 11.52 MiB/s | 92.13 Mbps | ping 73.137ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 11.55 MiB/s | 92.37 Mbps | ping 94.856ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 9.64 MiB/s | 77.10 Mbps | ping 73.527ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 9.99 MiB/s | 79.90 Mbps | ping 80.895ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 10.24 MiB/s | 81.93 Mbps | ping 129.226ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 21.24 KiB/s | 0.17 Mbps | ping 153.697ms
Hetzner, Germany : 194 B/s | N/A | ping 160.744ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 9.01 MiB/s | 72.10 Mbps | ping 147.310ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 10.50 MiB/s | 84.04 Mbps | ping 136.948ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 340 B/s | N/A | ping 160.716ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 289 B/s | N/A | ping 149.348ms
Online, France : 10.44 MiB/s | 83.54 Mbps | ping 132.918ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 61 B/s | N/A | ping 152.498ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 3.84 MiB/s | 30.73 Mbps | ping 265.093ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 230 B/s | N/A | ping 286.839ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 6.96 MiB/s | 55.65 Mbps | ping 186.578ms
Prima, Argentina : 8.36 MiB/s | 66.85 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 262.77 KiB/s | 2.05 Mbps | ping 284.595ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 6.34 MiB/s | 50.73 Mbps | ping 212.029ms
Linode, Singapore : 3.15 MiB/s | 25.22 Mbps | ping 282.275ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 4.10 MiB/s | 32.77 Mbps | ping 209.131ms
Benchmark finished in 161 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 190.123.45.35, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 190.123.45.35 – LACNIC /24 AS52284 Panamaserver.com – Panama
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Thu 21 Dec 2023 03:52:58 AM EST
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: Panamaserver.com (190.123.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: PA)
HotStar: No
Disney+: Yes (Region: PA)
Netflix: Yes (Region: PA)
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: PA)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: PA)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: INTL
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: Miami, FL
Netflix Preferred CDN: Associated with [Lumen] in [Bogota ]
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: USD
ChatGPT: Yes
Bing Region: XL
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** Checking Results Under IPv6
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** Your Network Provider: Panamaserver.com (2803:200:ffff:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: Yes (Region: PA)
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: PA)
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: Washington DC
Netflix Preferred CDN: Miami, FL
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: Failed
Bing Region: XL
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Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
The client area dashboard of Panamaserver.com is designed to be user-friendly and efficient, providing customers with a single, friendly user interface for basic to advanced management tasks.
You can access various features and services once you log in to your account. This includes viewing and managing your hosting plans and domain names, accessing billing information, and submitting support tickets.
The dashboard is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate, making it simple for users to find the information they need. It also provides quick access to live chat for support and sales and a robust knowledge database.
Server Pricing
Shared Hosting: Starts at $4.00/month. This includes 15 GB SSD storage, 500GB data bandwidth, and unlimited email accounts.
Dedicated Servers: Starts at $125.00/month. This includes 500 GB SSD storage and 2 TB data bandwidth.
VPS Hosting: Starts at $10.00/month. This includes 30 GB SSD storage and 5 TB data bandwidth.
Domain Name Registration: The cost varies depending on the domain extension. For example, .com domains are priced at $19.95/year, .net domains at $14.95/year, and .org domains at $19.95/year.
Please note that these prices are subject to change, and it’s always best to check the official Panamaserver.com website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Official Website: https://www.Panamaserver.com
Coupon
Hosting Black Friday promo code: BF2023PA
Payments
Panamaserver.com offers a variety of payment options for their services. They accept Credit / Debit / Prepaid Cards, PayPal, AliPay, and cryptocurrency.
The pricing details are clearly outlined when you choose a hosting plan or domain name. Their services range from $4.00 monthly for shared hosting to $125.00 for dedicated servers. Domain name registration prices vary based on the domain extension, starting at $14.95 annually.
The billing process is handled through the client area dashboard. Here, you can view your current and past invoices, make payments, and manage payment methods.
Customer Support
Availability: Their customer support is available 24/7. However, it’s important to note that they may not be available on national holidays.
Contact Methods: Customers can reach out to the support team via several methods:
- Submit a Ticket: You can submit a support request directly on their website.
- Email: You can reach out to them via email at [email protected].
- Phone: Their contact number is +507.66172614.
- Live Chat: They also offer live chat support.
Self-Help Resources: In addition to direct support, Panamaserver.com provides self-help resources. They have a FAQ area that answers many common questions about hosting. This allows customers to resolve many issues on their own.
Response Time: While the specific response times are not mentioned in the search results, the support team strives to respond to queries as quickly as possible.
Conclusion
Initial tests for basic server performance indicated solid I/O speeds averaging 360 MB/s. Internet speeds were strong in most locations, with download and upload speeds just shy of 100 Mbps, except in a few regions where performance lagged notably. The service maintained generally low latency, indicating quick response times, crucial for a smooth user experience.
Further detailed assessments using Yabs benchmarking outlined consistent read and write operations, showing that the server could handle data at a quick pace with mixed read/write operations. The Geekbench test yielded a single-core score of 830 and a multi-core score of 1503, suggesting the server’s processor can manage both singular and multiple tasks effectively. The UnixBench scores painted a similar picture; especially notable was the doubling of performance when the server ran two parallel copies of tests, showcasing good scalability.
Region-specific accessibility testing told us the server is well-equipped for content delivery, successfully unlocking major streaming services and responding with the correct regional settings. However, services like HotStar and purchase options like Spotify registration appeared inaccessible from this server.
In conclusion, the Panamaserver VPS hosting service demonstrates a reliable and strong performance with excellent connectivity and speed. The results from various benchmarks suggest that this server can handle various tasks well, making it a solid choice for anyone looking for secure hosting with the ability to serve a global audience. It is particularly adept at content delivery with regional restrictions. Potential users might only consider looking elsewhere if their audience requires full access to all regional content and services tested.
Official Website: https://www.Panamaserver.com
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