A shared server means your website shares resources with others, making it an affordable option for smaller sites. In contrast, a dedicated server gives you exclusive access to all resources, offering better performance, security, and customization for larger, high-traffic websites.
You manage updates for your website and server, which can cause delays if not actively handled
Basic security is provided, but you’re responsible for additional protection like firewalls and malware scans
Offers a control panel (like cPanel), but you’re in charge of configurations and troubleshooting
Support is available, but limited to basic issues. More advanced problems may require self-management
Updates, including security patches and software upgrades, are automatically managed for you
Proactive security, with monitoring, automatic backups, and malware protection handled by the provider
Includes an optimized control panel with extra tools, plus the provider handles server management
Premium, round-the-clock support that covers both server and website management issues