Self-managed virtual servers
Get the control of a virtual server with a route that fits what you are building.
Choose VPS for flexible root access, or choose VDS when your website or application needs more dedicated CPU power.
Start with one decision
VPS
A flexible root-access server for websites, applications, development and custom projects.
See the VPS route →VDS
A dedicated CPU route for projects that need a stronger, more predictable server foundation.
See the VDS route →Two clear starting points
Choose the route that makes sense for your current project. You do not need the biggest server; you need the right level of control and CPU power.
A VPS is a strong all-round choice when you want root access without moving straight to dedicated CPU resources.
A VDS is the route to take when consistent CPU power is more important to the website, application or service you are running.
VPS versus VDS
Both options are self-managed servers with root access. The key decision is whether flexible general-purpose resources or dedicated CPU is the better fit for your project.
VPS hosting
VDS hosting
Choose by project
Start with the project, not the technical label. These common routes make the decision easier.
A VPS can give you more control for custom software, staging or server configuration.
Good fit: VPS →Use a VPS for apps, APIs, testing, custom environments and hands-on server control.
Good fit: Developer VPS →Start with the server route that suits your store today, then choose VDS when it needs more CPU power.
Good fit: VDS for more CPU →For an application that needs a stronger CPU foundation, a VDS can be the clearer route.
Explore dedicated CPU →A direct route to your server
VPS and VDS are for customers who want to choose their own server setup. Start from the product page that fits your project, configure the resources you need and take charge of the software you run.
Start with VPS for flexible root access or VDS for dedicated CPU.
Choose the resources and Linux starting point for your project.
Install the software, services and configuration your server needs.
More ways to find the right server
Start with the type of workload you plan to run, then choose shared vCPU VPS or dedicated vCPU VDS resources on the relevant page.
Linux
Choose a Linux VPS for flexible shared CPU resources or a Linux VDS for dedicated processor performance.
Explore Linux Servers →Dedicated CPU
Choose VDS when your application needs dedicated vCPU resources and steadier processing performance.
Explore Dedicated CPU →Development
Run apps, APIs, staging environments and custom projects on either VPS or VDS resources.
Explore Developer Servers →London Location
Compare London VPS and London VDS options for workloads that need a UK server location.
WordPress
Run WordPress with shared VPS resources or dedicated VDS CPU, depending on traffic and workload.
Explore WordPress Servers →WordPress Networks
Host a WordPress Multisite network with configurable VPS or VDS resources and full server control.
Explore WordPress Multisite →Containers
Deploy containers and Compose stacks on a shared-vCPU VPS or dedicated-vCPU VDS.
Explore Docker Servers →Choose a starting point
Choose a guide based on the software stack or Linux family you plan to use for your self-managed server.
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Read before you choose
Use these comparisons to decide whether you need more control, a VPS or a dedicated CPU VDS route.
Questions answered
Clear answers for choosing between a flexible VPS and a dedicated CPU VDS server.
A VPS is a flexible self-managed virtual server for websites, apps and development. A VDS is a virtual dedicated server option with dedicated CPU resources for projects that need stronger, more predictable processing power.
Choose VPS hosting when you need root access and a flexible server for a website, development environment, custom application or general server project.
Choose VDS hosting when your website or application needs more dedicated CPU power, such as for a busier store, business system or resource-intensive server task.
Yes. Both options are self-managed, so you are responsible for the operating system, software, updates, security and the way the server is configured.
Yes. VPS and VDS are root-access server products, giving you administrative control over the software and configuration you choose to use.
Run WordPress on a configurable server with full administrative control.
Yes. Root access makes these server options suitable for custom applications, APIs, staging environments and development projects when you manage the setup yourself.
Yes. The linked VPS image routes show Linux and application starting points you can consider for a self-managed server project.
A VPS can suit a smaller or growing shop. A VDS may be a better fit when the shop needs more dedicated CPU power and a stronger server foundation.
Use VPS30 for 30% off the first month of a new VPS order or VDS30 for 30% off the first month of a new VDS order. Normal monthly pricing applies from month two, and only one coupon can be used per order.
A VPS or VDS may not be the best starting point if you do not want to manage server software. Standard web hosting can be a simpler route for a website that does not need root access.
Still unsure?
Choose VPS for flexible resources or VDS for dedicated CPU, then use the matching code at checkout. Normal monthly pricing applies from month two.
Flexible root access
Choose VPS for a website, application, development environment or custom project where you want control of the server setup.
Use code VPS30 for 30% off month one.
Explore VPS HostingDedicated CPU resources
Choose VDS for a busier store, business application or server task that needs a stronger CPU foundation.
Use code VDS30 for 30% off month one.
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