user86766: I am using an application and WordPress that allows people to pay with Bitcoin in a small multi vendor marketplace for trading hobby items. 
The plugin that I'm using is recommending that I run a full Bitcoin node? I don't think I need to, but how does someone do that with a small SSD? 
Can you prune and simultaneously download? Is there a blockchain light I don't know about. 
I don't want to be running a $60 vps just because of the chain 
Thanks!!

user5757: Yes, pruning will reduce disk space needs to a few GB.  The whole block chain will still be downloaded (which may cost you something in bandwidth charges), but old blocks will be discarded as you go.
See How can I run bitcoind in pruning mode?

86766: <p>I am using an application and WordPress that allows people to pay with Bitcoin in a small multi vendor marketplace for trading hobby items. </p>

<p>The plugin that I'm using is recommending that I run a full Bitcoin node? I don't think I need to, but how does someone do that with a small SSD? </p>

<p>Can you prune and simultaneously download? Is there a blockchain light I don't know about. </p>

<p>I don't want to be running a $60 vps just because of the chain </p>

<p>Thanks!!</p>
 5757: <p>Yes, pruning will reduce disk space needs to a few GB.  The whole block chain will still be downloaded (which may cost you something in bandwidth charges), but old blocks will be discarded as you go.</p>

<p>See <a href="https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/37496/how-can-i-run-bitcoind-in-pruning-mode">How can I run bitcoind in pruning mode?</a></p>
