Shared hosting means sharing a server – and its resources – with other sites. That’s bandwidth, storage… the lot.
VPS hosting creates a virtual environment that imitates a dedicated server (where you get a server, and all its resources, to yourself).
Shared Hosting vs VPS Hosting: Pros and Cons
| Shared Hosting Pros |
Shared Hosting Cons |
- The cheapest type of hosting out there
- Designed for beginners and tech novices
- Decent performance on static and low-traffic websites
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- No dedicated resources
- Higher security risks
- Sites you share a server with will affect your performance
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| VPS Hosting Pros |
VPS Hosting Cons
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- Great value for money
- More customizable control
- Scalable plans that grow with your website
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- Slightly more expensive than shared hosting
- Requires basic technical knowledge
- You’ll need to have a vague idea of how much storage and bandwidth you want
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