Shared and VPS — two hosting types. Each has its place.
Shared
- One server, many clients
- Cheap ($1-10/mo)
- Simple panel-based setup
- Limited resources
VPS
- Virtual private server
- Pricier ($10-100/mo)
- Root access
- Guaranteed resources
When to upgrade to VPS
- >10,000 visits/day
- Custom services needed
- High security demands
- Hit shared limits