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What is a VPS and how is it different from shared hosting?

Learn the key differences between a Virtual Private Server and shared hosting and when to make the switch.

What is a VPS?

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a virtualised server that gives you dedicated CPU cores, RAM, and disk space. Unlike shared hosting, you are not affected by other users' activity. You get root access and can install any software.

Key Differences

Resources

  • Shared Hosting: Resources are shared with all accounts on the server
  • VPS: Dedicated resources guaranteed to your instance

Performance

  • Shared Hosting: Can slow down during peak times
  • VPS: Consistent performance regardless of neighbours

Control

  • Shared Hosting: Limited — only what cPanel exposes
  • VPS: Full root access, install any OS-level package

Price

  • Shared Hosting: ₹99–₹499/month
  • VPS: ₹999–₹4,999/month

When Should I Move to VPS?

  • Your website handles more than 30,000 visitors/month
  • You run a WooCommerce store or database-heavy application
  • You need custom software (Redis, Node.js, custom PHP extensions)
  • Security compliance requires an isolated environment

webzworld VPS Plans

webzworld's managed VPS plans include server monitoring, daily snapshots, free migrations, and 24/7 support. Reach out to us for a recommendation based on your traffic and application.

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