[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are planning on establishing a website, by now, you already know you need web hosting. Perhaps you want to upgrade your web hosting, and you are uncertain of the best alternative. With many website hosting options available, we understand you may easily get caught in two minds on which option to choose. If you are looking to choose between VPS and Dedicated hosting, you just found the right table. Pull up a chair as we dive into these options to understand their features as well as differences.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”VPS vs. Dedicated Hosting”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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VPS vs. Dedicated Hosting
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]While most people consider price and a few other features, there is much to know before making a decision. The choice of hosting option will depend on several factors, most of which are individual-based. The host you decide should be able to meet and adapt to your needs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Advantages of VPS”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Advantages of VPS
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Pricing
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The VPS Hosting option is relatively affordable because of cost division – you will be sharing the server with other clients. VPS packages will set you back a few dollars monthly although you can get high-end packages for around $170 monthly. On the other hand, affordable dedicated server hosting will cost you about $30 monthly, but you will have to compromise some features when going for this. For quality servers, you will have to part with more than $150 monthly but even with this, you won’t be enjoying the premium features. For the premium package, you will have to pay more.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Scalability
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]VPS hosting allows for better scaling compared to dedicated server hosting. A client only makes use of a fraction of the server resources. This makes it easy to allocate resources without any tweaking. With a dedicated server, you need additional modules or slots to scale up your resources, which is costly. Note that this cannot be accomplished in real-time so for a while, your site will be down.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Performance
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Even though the performance of virtual server hosting doesn’t match that of a dedicated server environment, it can be enough for your website. The VPS hosting option has been known to meet performance levels of the small, medium, and also many large sites.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Advantages of Dedicated Server Hosting”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Advantages of Dedicated Server Hosting
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Resources
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]As one would expect, dedicated server hosting provides a client with more resources than VPS hosting. The entire server resources are at the disposal to a client. There is hardly a virtual server that can match up the processing power, storage, and other attributes of a dedicated server.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Security
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Compared to virtual server hosting, dedicated hosting is considered more secure. This is because the client has adequate resources to prevent and mitigate any attacks. Besides, only the client manages the software, which eliminates the potential of malware attacks. Even so, VPS hosting still has improved security measures. Some experts have raised arguments that organization files are secure from internal breaches when hosted on virtual servers. It’s a matter of your optics, in this case, to determine which is best for you.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Speed
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Dedicated servers, undoubtedly, have an upside when it comes to speed. Dedicated servers lack the virtual layer present in VPS hosting. This means that data flows without latency. This translates to better speeds in terms of website load and response time. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Configuration & Customization
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]With a dedicated server, you can set the configurations as well as customization to your liking. VPS hosting limits your customization or configuration options. For instance, in a VPS, you can’t install software that can affect the security or performance of other clients sharing the same server. Besides, you have a limited capacity. As such, it may be hard to install large software.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Management
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When it comes to server management, the dedicated hosting option is a better choice. For VPS hosting, technicians will have to go through several data streams to identify your problem. However, for dedicated hosting, they can quickly get straight to the problem. You also get an advantage of diverse solutions in a dedicated hosting environment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Should You go for a VPS or Dedicated Host?”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Should You go for a VPS or Dedicated Host?
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Now comes the biggest question, “After weighing the upsides of both options, which should you go with?” There is no clear cut answer to this question. The best option for you hinges on several factors. All your needs combined will determine what option is suitable.
First, you have to consider the type of website you intend to have hosted on the server. This will also determine the resources you need. For instance, if you plan on hosting huge files or data, your best bet would be dedicated hosting. So will be the case if your site will need a lot of CPU power to run applications as well as back-end scripts.
On the other hand, if your site only requires medium resources, VPS hosting will serve you well. That will also be the case if you don’t intend on hosting large files and only need average bandwidth. Many VPS hosting environments can offer you adequate resources to manage an average site.
You should also consider the prospect that your budding site will, sooner or later, attract a lot of users and get more traffic. If that is the case, rather than having to switch hosts when it necessitates, you can opt to start with the hosting option that you will require then. Nonetheless, be very careful when making this decision. A minimum infrequent spike in traffic doesn’t automatically necessitate moving to a dedicated server hosting environment.
If that is not the case, it is advisable to stick to the hosting that serves you well and will be able to do the same in the next five or so years. People overlook the scaling down option. If your site has been on a downward trend in terms of traffic for a while, there is no need to overspend on a dedicated server when a cheaper virtual server hosting option can handle your site well.
Note that VPS hosting, too does, to a limit, allow scaling up. A mismatched hosting option will not only affect your speeds but also make your site to be offline. Not to forget an essential aspect of both hosting options, there is the issue of management. Both VPS and dedicated hosting environments afford you managed and unmanaged plans.
As for the former, everything revolving the building, setting up, configuring, maintenance, and software updates is solely the responsibility of the client.
For managed plans, the server will be configured and maintained for you. If you lack technical skills and workforce to manage the server, you can opt for managed plans. As a matter of fact, most people usually choose this plan even though it costs more.
If you can manage your server well, there is nothing wrong with saving a few dollars by going with an unmanaged plan.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
