Shared hosting and a VPS can both run a website, but they suit different people. Choosing wrong costs money or frustration, so it pays to compare them honestly.

Shared hosting is simple and cheap: a control panel, one-click installers, and support that handles server problems. The trade-off is shared resources and limited control.

A VPS gives dedicated resources and full control, but you become the server administrator responsible for updates, security, and backups.

Choose shared hosting for a first site with modest traffic. Choose a VPS for multiple sites, custom software, or significant traffic. Starting shared and migrating later is always an option.