Windows VPS vs Linux VPS — Complete Comparison
Windows or Linux? The right choice depends on your use case. This guide compares both for hosting, trading, development, and remote desktop. AnubizHost offers both from $17.90/mo (Linux) and $29.90/mo (Windows).
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Choose Windows VPS When
Forex Trading (MT4/MT5): MetaTrader only runs on Windows. No Linux alternative.
.NET Applications: ASP.NET, C#, .NET Framework apps require Windows Server.
Remote Desktop (RDP): Full Windows desktop for remote work, browsing, applications.
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint on a remote server.
Windows-only Software: Any application that requires Windows to run.
Choose Linux VPS When
Web Hosting: PHP, Python, Node.js, Ruby — all run better on Linux. WordPress, Joomla, Drupal.
VPN Server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, VLESS+Reality — native Linux support, better performance.
Docker/Containers: Container ecosystem is Linux-native.
Budget: Linux VPS from $17.90/mo vs Windows $29.90/mo (no license cost).
Command Line: If you're comfortable with SSH, Linux offers more control and efficiency.
Price Comparison
Linux VPS: from $17.90/mo — no license cost, all resources go to your applications.
Windows VPS: from $29.90/mo — includes Windows Server license ($10-15 value). More expensive due to Windows licensing and higher resource requirements.
Both include: NVMe SSD, DDoS protection, offshore jurisdiction, crypto payment, no KYC.
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Windows VPS: $29.90/mo with full RDP. Linux VPS: $17.90/mo with full SSH root. Both at AnubizHost.
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