In short: shared hosting is perfectly fine for brochure sites, blogs and small e-commerce with modest traffic: it's cheap and needs no technical skills. A VPS (virtual private server) makes sense when the site grows, traffic rises or you need performance, security and control that shared can't guarantee. If your site is new or small, start with shared; when it starts slowing under load, that's the signal to move to a VPS.
| Criterion | Shared hosting | VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Low (a few euros/mo) | from €29/mo |
| Resources | Shared with other sites | Dedicated and guaranteed |
| Performance | Good at low traffic | Stable even under load |
| Security and isolation | Limited (shared environment) | Isolated environment |
| Technical control | Minimal | Full (root/configuration) |
| Best for | Brochure sites, blogs, small shops | E-commerce, high traffic, apps |
On shared hosting several sites live on the same server and share its resources. The cost is very low and management is almost nil: the provider handles everything. It's the right choice for brochure sites, blogs and small e-commerce with modest traffic. The limit is that if another site on the same server consumes too much, your performance can suffer, and you have little control over the configuration.
A VPS gives you dedicated, guaranteed resources (CPU, RAM, storage) in an isolated environment: performance stays stable even as traffic climbs, and you have full control over configuration and security. It's the right choice for e-commerce with growing volumes, high-traffic sites, web applications and projects that demand reliability. It costs more and needs more technical management — which we can handle for you as part of the service.
Look at real traffic and needs. For a new site or a brochure site, shared is enough. As you grow, our cloud hosting on VPS starts at €29/month and gives you dedicated performance and security, with technical management included. Moving from shared to VPS can be done with no downtime when planned well: get in touch and we'll assess your case.