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Shared hosting puts your website on a managed server alongside other accounts, with cPanel and a fixed resource slice. VPS hosting gives you an isolated virtual machine with dedicated CPU and RAM allocations and optional root access. Shared hosting suits brochure sites and early WordPress projects; VPS fits growing traffic, custom applications, and teams that need server-level control.
This guide compares both models so you can choose โ or know when to upgrade โ without confusing product pages with decision-stage questions.
| Factor | Shared hosting | VPS hosting | |---|---|---| | CPU/RAM | Shared pool with account limits | Allocated slice per VM | | Noisy neighbours | Mitigated by CloudLinux-style isolation on quality hosts | Stronger isolation | | Burst traffic | May throttle at account ceiling | Scales within VPS plan limits | | Custom services | Limited to panel tools | Install any stack with root |
Shared hosting users work through cPanel โ files, email, databases, SSL โ without SSH requirement. See our cPanel beginner guide for orientation.
VPS hosting typically includes root SSH, firewall configuration, and choice of web stack. Managed cloud VPS reduces day-to-day ops while keeping more flexibility than shared.
On shared hosting, the provider patches the OS stack and maintains the control panel. You secure application code, passwords, and updates inside WordPress or other CMS.
On VPS, you share responsibility: OS updates, open ports, fail2ban, and backup strategy matter. Review our cybersecurity checklist for baseline habits on either platform.
Consider:
| Website type | Typical starting point | |---|---| | Brochure / portfolio | Shared hosting | | Blog / small WordPress | Shared or managed WordPress | | WooCommerce (low traffic) | Higher shared tier or managed WordPress | | SaaS / Node / custom API | VPS or modern app hosting | | Agency multi-client (reseller) | Agency hosting or VPS |
Move toward VPS when you observe:
Choose shared hosting if you want the fastest path online with cPanel, email, and managed security โ and your site fits within account limits.
Choose VPS hosting if you need guaranteed resources, root access, or custom software โ and you can manage (or purchase management for) the server layer.
Still unsure? Explore the hosting overview or open a pre-sales ticket via /support.
Not automatically. A well-managed shared stack can outperform an under-provisioned VPS. VPS wins when you need guaranteed resources, custom services, or isolation from noisy neighbours.
Small stores often start on shared hosting with adequate PHP workers and caching. High concurrent checkout traffic usually needs VPS or managed WordPress with more headroom.
Self-managed VPS expects comfort with SSH, updates and firewall basics. Managed cloud VPS adds operational support while you retain more control than shared hosting.
Upgrade when you hit CPU limits, need root access, run custom daemons, or require isolation for compliance or performance stability.
Email availability depends on your plan and server configuration. Confirm mail limits and deliverability features before choosing a product.
NVMe VPS, managed WordPress aur agency plans โ PKR 800/mo se shuru karein.