VPS hosting is aimed at more technical users. If you need a small website, shared hosting or a managed WordPress plan is probably better. But if you need a lot of computing power and the maximum control, a VPS is second only to a dedicated server.
Good projects for a VPS
- Busy websites and online shops. Steady speed even when traffic grows.
- Web applications and APIs. Install the stack your app needs.
- Databases. MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB or Redis with your own tuning.
- Development and testing. Create and destroy test environments, and run CI tools.
- Email servers and other custom services.
- VPN, proxy and monitoring servers.
- Containers and Docker setups.
- Many sites in one place. Host several websites for your clients.
Why a VPS fits these projects
- You get root access and can install your preferred operating system.
- Your CPU, RAM and disk are reserved.
- You can scale resources when needed.
- You can set up your own security rules.
When a VPS is not the best choice
- A small site with low traffic. Shared hosting costs less and needs no server skills.
- When you do not want to manage a server. Choose a managed plan.
- When you need the highest power and isolation. Look at dedicated servers.
Quick recap
- A VPS is ideal for intensive websites, apps, databases and complex projects that need control.