{"id":34476,"date":"2021-04-26T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T02:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casbay.com\/blog\/?p=34476"},"modified":"2022-09-22T16:19:30","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T08:19:30","slug":"the-comparison-of-shared-hosting-vs-vps-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casbay.com\/blog\/vps-hosting\/the-comparison-of-shared-hosting-vs-vps-hosting","title":{"rendered":"The comparison of Shared Hosting vs VPS Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Since it is not enough to understand the general definitions, we will provide you with a comparison between the two host types to help you better determine which host is best for you.<\/p>

Safety and performance. No matter what kind of website you have, security is essential. Both hosting types are relatively safe and stable methods for hosting websites, but there are some differences.<\/p>

With shared hosting<\/a>, your site may be affected when an error occurs on another site. In addition, if other sites use too much shared bandwidth, your site may slow down. This is especially important if your website has high traffic.<\/p>

You can avoid this problem by using VPS<\/a>, because partitioned servers ensure that every website can work properly. However, if you lack the technical knowledge on how to maintain a virtual private server, you should consider which method to choose. If it is not well managed, it may cause many other problems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Characteristic<\/td>\nShared Hosting<\/td>\nVPS Hosting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Control<\/td>\nLimit you to standardized server settings<\/b>\n\nThis may be more convenient for people who do not want to intervene in server management tasks themselves.<\/td>\nGrants you root access to the server<\/b>\n\nYou can install your own OS and software to optimize site performance and security.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Server Administration<\/td>\nno technical maintenance required<\/b>\n\n–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The shared hosting provider will set up the shared server, install and upgrade necessary software like cPanel or hPanel\n\n–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 monitor the server to avoid downtime and take care of the backend effectively.<\/td>\nslightly more complicated<\/b>\n\n–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 requires some more advanced knowledge to manage and manage.\n\n–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 can customize and configure applications and software to improve website performance, provide root access, and allow you to customize the backend as needed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scalability<\/td>\nFor short-term plans or small online websites, shared hosting is a good choice. If your website has high traffic, the overall performance will be more troublesome.<\/td>\nallows you to scale quickly and easily, and if you can predict the growth of your site, VPS hosting can be a huge investment for your future.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pricing<\/td>\nCheaper <\/b>than VPS hosting<\/td>\nMore expensive<\/b>\n\noffer more storage space and much more bandwidth when compared to what shared hosting has to offer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As a conclusion, to choose the best hosting plan, you must know what you expect from your website. VPS hosting provides you with advantages that shared hosting cannot offer. However, there are benefits to both hosting options. Here are some features for you to look:<\/p>

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Security and Performance<\/b><\/p>

Shared hosting : sharing space with other users on the server<\/p>

VPS hosting : more stable and secure but does not require additional technical knowledge<\/p>

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Server Administration<\/b><\/p>

Shared Hosting : more suitable for beginners, lack of freedom customization<\/p>

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Scalability<\/b><\/p>

VPS hosting : much more future proof than shared hosting<\/p>

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Pricing<\/b><\/p>

Shared hosting: Cheaper<\/p>

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