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What each one actually is

The difference is not really speed — it is isolation and control. A well-run shared server can outperform a badly configured VPS comfortably.

  • Shared — many accounts on one server, resources managed by us
  • VPS — a guaranteed slice of a server with its own CPU, RAM and root access
  • Shared is managed for you; a VPS gives you control and the responsibility that comes with it
  • Both run on the same underlying hardware quality here
What each one actually is

Shared hosting is right for most sites

There is a persistent idea that shared hosting is a compromise. For the overwhelming majority of business websites it is simply the correct product.

  • Brochure sites, blogs and small shops
  • Sites doing up to roughly 25,000 visits a month
  • Anyone who would rather not manage a server
  • Free website design on Starter and above, which a VPS does not include
Shared hosting is right for most sites

The signs you have outgrown it

Move up when something specific is constraining you, not because a comparison table implied you should.

  • You are hitting resource limits regularly, not occasionally
  • You need software that shared hosting cannot install
  • You need root access for a specific application
  • Traffic has grown to the point of visible slowdowns
  • Compliance or a client requires isolated resources
The signs you have outgrown it

What a VPS asks of you

A VPS is more capable and less forgiving. Worth being clear about that before moving.

  • You are responsible for updates and security patching
  • Misconfiguration is yours to diagnose
  • More expensive — from ₹946/month against ₹95 for shared
  • Not necessarily faster unless configured well
What a VPS asks of you

Moving up without downtime

Upgrading is the same process as any migration, and the same rules apply. Test before switching DNS.

  • Set the VPS up and move the site while shared still serves visitors
  • Test thoroughly on a temporary URL
  • Lower your DNS TTL a day beforehand
  • Switch, verify, and keep the shared account for a week
  • Our migration guide covers each step
Moving up without downtime

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Shared vs VPS Hosting — Common Questions