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Vagon Cloud Computer
What Vagon Cloud Computer is
Vagon Cloud Computer provides a personal cloud remote desktop for running demanding applications on selectable hardware. Users can change computer performance while keeping their data and files, and choose apps for automatic installation during setup or install them manually. Its application library lists 146 apps for automatic installation. Vagon says its streaming supports up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS, and its pricing page lists NVIDIA A10G and Tesla T4 GPU options. Access is available through a browser or desktop app on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. Native desktop apps are available for macOS and Windows; the Linux application is marked “Soon.” Tablet and mobile users can add the Vagon app from the browser dashboard to their Home Screen. Vagon describes each computer as an isolated virtual machine with an encrypted, secured connection, and lists 23+ data centers worldwide. Computer options are charged by the minute. Sand is $0.25 a month, billed $0.25/hour; Planet is $0.99 a month, billed $0.99/hour. Separate storage plans cost $7.99 a month and $19.99 a month.
Who it suits
Vagon Cloud Computer may suit creatives, gamers, and engineers who need remote access to demanding applications. Listed use cases include digital art, CAD, video editing, game development, and AI or data training.
What it does well
- Performance can change without changing files
- Library lists 146 apps for automatic installation
- Streaming supports up to 4K and 60 FPS
- GPU options include NVIDIA A10G and Tesla T4
- Access through browser and multiple device types
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- Linux desktop application is marked “Soon”
- Outbound transfers cost $1.5 per additional 10GB after the first 10GB monthly
- Storage above 75GB costs $5 per additional 50GB
Limits
A one-time trial offer starts at 0.99 USD and provides one hour of Planet or equivalent Spark usage with seven-day computer storage. Outbound transfers are free for the first 10GB each month, then cost $1.5 per additional 10GB.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sand | $0.25/hour; charged by the minute · 2 cores · 3.1 GHz · 4GB RAM | $0.25 a month |
| Planet | $0.99/hour; charged by the minute · 4 cores · 16GB NVIDIA T4 GPU · 16GB RAM | $0.99 a month |
| Trial | Start a Trial from $0.99 · 1 hour Planet or equivalent Spark usage · 7 day computer storage | $0.99, paid once |
| Premium storage | $19.99 per month · 75 GB disk storage · 25 GB Vagon Files storage · dedicated support | $19.99 a month |
| Personal storage | $7.99 per month · 75 GB disk storage · 5 GB Vagon Files storage | $7.99 a month |
As vagon.io lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://vagon.io/ in a browser.
- Choose a computer performance option; Sand is billed at $0.25/hour and Planet at $0.99/hour, both charged by the minute.
- Select apps for automatic installation while creating the computer, or install them manually.
- Access the computer through a browser or the macOS or Windows desktop app.
- On a tablet or mobile device, add the Vagon app from the browser dashboard to the device Home Screen.
Verdict
Vagon offers selectable remote-computer performance, application installation options, and access through browsers and supported apps. Review hourly computer charges, separate storage plans, and the listed transfer costs before choosing a setup.
Questions
Does Vagon Cloud Computer have a free plan or free trial?
No free plan or free trial is listed. A one-time trial offer starts at 0.99 USD and includes one hour of Planet or equivalent Spark usage.
How much do the computer plans cost?
Sand is $0.25 a month, billed at $0.25/hour and charged by the minute. Planet is $0.99 a month, billed at $0.99/hour and charged by the minute.
Which devices and operating systems can access Vagon?
Vagon says it works through a browser or desktop app on desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices. Native desktop apps are available for macOS and Windows; its Linux application is marked “Soon.”
Can I install my own applications?
Yes. You can select apps for automatic installation during computer creation or install applications manually. The library lists 146 apps for automatic installation.
What storage plans are listed?
Personal storage is $7.99 a month and includes 75 GB disk storage and 5 GB Vagon Files storage. Premium storage is $19.99 a month and includes 75 GB disk storage, 25 GB Vagon Files storage, and dedicated support.
How much data transfer is included?
Outbound transfers are free for the first 10GB each month. Each additional 10GB costs $1.5.
Facts from Vagon Cloud Computer's own pages
- App installation
- Users can select apps for automatic installation during computer creation or install applications manually. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Application library
- The preinstalled application library page says 146 apps can be installed automatically across several categories. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Company location
- The maker’s site identifies San Francisco, California. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Data transfer
- The pricing page says outbound transfers are free for the first 10GB each month and then cost $1.5 per additional 10GB. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Desktop apps
- Vagon provides downloadable native apps for macOS and Windows, while its Linux application is marked “Soon.” · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Devices
- Vagon says it works on desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices through a browser or desktop app. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2019 · vagon.io, 28 Sept 2026
- GPU options
- The pricing page lists RTX enabled NVIDIA A10G GPU options and NVIDIA Tesla T4 options. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California · vagon.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- Vagon describes Cloud Computer as a remote desktop for creatives, gamers, and engineers, and lists digital art, CAD, video editing, game development, and AI/data training use cases. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Performance
- The service lets users change computer performance while keeping their data and files the same. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Product
- Vagon Cloud Computer provides a personal cloud remote desktop for running demanding applications on hardware chosen from flexible performance options. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Regions
- The home page says Vagon has 23+ data centers worldwide. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Security
- Vagon says each computer is an isolated virtual machine and the connection is encrypted and secured. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Storage limit
- The pricing page says computer storage can be increased to 525GB at $5 per additional 50GB. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Streaming
- Vagon says its streaming protocol supports up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Tablet and mobile access
- The download page instructs tablet and mobile users to add the Vagon app from the browser dashboard to their device Home Screen. · vagon.io, 30 Sept 2026
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