VPS vs Dedicated Server
VPS vs Dedicated Server — a detailed look at the differences, advantages, and trade-offs to help you choose the right hosting solution for your specific requirements and budget.
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Dedicated Server L
8 Cores AMD EPYC 9645, 16 GB DDR5 ECC, 512 GB NVMe, Unlimited Traffic
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Dedicated Server S
2 Cores AMD EPYC 9645, 4 GB DDR5 ECC, 128 GB NVMe, Unlimited Traffic
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Dedicated Server M
4 Cores AMD EPYC 9645, 8 GB DDR5 ECC, 256 GB NVMe, Unlimited Traffic
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Dedicated Server Ultra
32 Cores AMD EPYC 9645, 128 GB DDR5 ECC, 4096 GB NVMe, Unlimited Traffic
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Dedicated Server XL
12 Cores AMD EPYC 9645, 32 GB DDR5 ECC, 1024 GB NVMe, Unlimited Traffic
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Dedicated Server XXL
16 Cores AMD EPYC 9645, 64 GB DDR5 ECC, 2048 GB NVMe, Unlimited Traffic
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Making the Right Hosting Choice
Choosing between hosting types is one of the most impactful decisions for your project. Each option offers different trade-offs in terms of performance, cost, scalability, and management complexity. This comparison helps you understand these trade-offs so you can select the hosting type that best fits your specific requirements, budget, and technical expertise.
Key Factors to Consider
When comparing hosting options, consider these factors: raw performance requirements (CPU, RAM, storage IOPS), scalability needs (how quickly you need to grow), management overhead (self-managed vs. managed), budget constraints (fixed monthly cost vs. usage-based), and isolation requirements (shared resources vs. dedicated hardware). The best choice balances these factors for your specific situation.
All Options at AnubizHost
Regardless of which hosting type you choose, all AnubizHost options include offshore privacy protection, DMCA-ignored content policies, anonymous cryptocurrency payments, DDoS mitigation, and full root access. The hosting type determines your resource allocation and performance characteristics, but the privacy and freedom features are consistent across our entire platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all options include the same privacy protections?
Yes. All hosting types at AnubizHost include the same offshore privacy protections: DMCA-ignored policies, no-logs operation, anonymous cryptocurrency payments, and no KYC requirements. The privacy features are consistent regardless of the hosting type you choose.
Which option offers better performance?
Dedicated servers provide the highest raw performance since you have exclusive access to physical hardware with no virtualization overhead. VPS offers excellent performance for most applications with dedicated resource guarantees. Cloud hosting provides flexible performance that scales with demand but may have variable latency.
Which option is better for beginners?
For most beginners, VPS hosting offers the best balance of affordability, performance, and ease of management. Managed VPS plans remove the need for server administration knowledge. Dedicated servers offer more power but require more technical expertise to manage effectively.
Which option is most scalable?
Cloud hosting offers the most granular scalability with instant resource adjustment. VPS can be upgraded quickly but in predefined increments. Dedicated servers offer the most performance headroom but hardware changes take longer. The best choice depends on whether you need frequent scaling.
Which is better for databases?
Dedicated servers provide the best database performance with exclusive hardware access, consistent IOPS, and no virtualization overhead. VPS with dedicated NVMe is suitable for most database workloads. Cloud hosting works for databases but may have variable I/O performance under multi-tenant conditions.
Which option is best for high traffic websites?
For consistently high-traffic websites, dedicated servers offer the most cost-effective performance. For traffic with significant peaks and valleys, cloud hosting autoscaling can be more economical. VPS is suitable for moderate traffic with predictable growth patterns.
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