Dedicated Server

A dedicated server is a complete physical machine available exclusively to a single customer, with no shared resources. That means maximum performance, full control over configuration and software, and high stability, since there are no "neighbors" sharing it. The price is considerably higher than shared hosting ✕ With shared hosting, many websites share one server's resources. That makes it very cheap but limited in performance — ideal for smaller sites. More in the glossary → or a VPS ✕ A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a partitioned slice of a server with dedicated resources. It offers more power and control than shared hosting. More in the glossary → , and managing it requires more technical knowledge (or a "managed" package). It suits very large websites, resource-hungry applications, or projects with special security requirements. More in the best web hosting comparison.