The three main hosting types suit very different needs. Here's how to tell them apart and choose the right one.
Shared hosting
Your site shares a server with others. It's affordable and fully managed — perfect for blogs, brochure sites, and small stores. You give up some performance and control in exchange for low cost and simplicity.
VPS hosting
A virtual private server gives you guaranteed resources and root access at a mid-range price. Ideal for growing stores, multiple sites, or apps that have outgrown shared hosting.
Dedicated servers
An entire physical server for your workloads — maximum performance, control, and isolation. Best for high-traffic platforms and resource-intensive applications.
Quick rule of thumb
- Just starting out → Shared
- Growing and need more power → VPS
- Mission-critical, high traffic → Dedicated