What Is a VPS and How Does It Differ From Shared Hosting

A VPS sits between shared hosting and a dedicated server, offering a slice of a physical machine with its own isolated operating system. That middle ground is why it is the default choice for growing sites.

Unlike shared hosting, your resources are reserved rather than pooled, so one noisy neighbor cannot drag down your performance. You get root access and the responsibilities that come with it.

• VPS resources are allocated, not shared on demand
• Root access allows full control of the environment
• Cost sits above shared and below dedicated
• Isolation prevents neighbor-induced slowdowns

Choose a VPS when shared hosting is too limiting but a dedicated server is overkill.