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VPS or dedicated server?
What to pick for your workload
A VPS gives you reserved resources on a shared host. Dedicated means the whole machine. Here are the criteria that actually matter.
Start on VPS
Most sites, APIs and mid-size game servers run fine on KVM.
Dedicated from $129.99
The whole box: CPU, RAM, disks and IPMI. No neighbors.
You can migrate
Many start on VPS, then move to dedicated when load grows.
Pricing
VPS plans
Three KVM sizes to start. Fast setup, root included.
- 4 vCores Ryzen 9
- 8 GB RAM DDR5
- 80 GB NVMe
- 1 Gbps Unmetered
- DDoS protection
- 6 vCores Ryzen 9
- 12 GB RAM DDR5
- 120 GB NVMe
- 1 Gbps Unmetered
- DDoS protection
- 10 vCores Ryzen 9
- 20 GB RAM DDR5
- 200 GB NVMe
- 1 Gbps Unmetered
- DDoS protection
Pricing
Dedicated servers
Three bare-metal configs. Unmetered bandwidth, no setup fee.
- Ryzen 9 7900
- 32 GB RAM DDR5
- 1 TB NVMe
- 1 Gbps Unmetered
- DDoS protection
- No setup fee
- Ryzen 9 / i9-14900K
- 64 GB RAM DDR5
- 2 TB NVMe
- 1 Gbps Unmetered
- DDoS protection
- No setup fee
- Xeon Gold
- 128 GB RAM DDR5
- 4 TB NVMe
- 1 Gbps Unmetered
- DDoS protection
- No setup fee
VPS vs dedicated, short version
| VPS | Dedicated | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Shared host (reserved resources) | Whole machine |
| From | $12.99/mo | $129.99/mo |
| Access | Root / RDP | Root + IPMI |
| DDoS | Included | Included |
| Best for | Sites, APIs, mid-size games | Heavy load, hypervisor |
The real difference
On a KVM VPS, CPU, RAM and NVMe are reserved, but the chassis is still shared. On dedicated, you get every core and BIOS/IPMI control.
When VPS is enough
Site, store, API, bot or mid-size game server: a Ryzen VPS covers most needs. From $12.99/mo.
When to go dedicated
Heavy database, Proxmox, sustained traffic or a need to isolate hardware: dedicated starts at $129.99/mo.
Features
Customer panel included
Orders, reboots, OS reinstalls and invoices in one place. No third-party tool required for day-to-day work.
OS reinstall from the panel
Root or RDP as soon as the server is up
Tickets and chat on the same account
User Dashboard
Control Panel
Get full access of your service, with our customer friendly & easy-to-use panel.
Use cases
Websites and SaaS
A VPS handles most web apps.
Growing projects
Start small, watch CPU/RAM, move up if needed.
First infrastructure
KVM to learn before paying for bare metal.
Trustpilot
Customers Love vShield
Our professional and customized server solutions have empowered thousands of customers to operate with enhanced efficiency and security, surpassing their previous capabilities.
swavy
Fast, secure, and easy
Just overall a great hosting company. Rarely come across any issues, great support and system. Recommend everyone to check them out.
Davis
Excellent performance
Switched from another provider and the difference is night and day. Latency is low, DDoS protection actually works, and support replies fast.
Jonas
Reliable for game servers
Running Minecraft and FiveM without hiccups. Ryzen clocks are solid and the network holds up during peak hours.
FAQ
Price, performance and migration.
Is a VPS less powerful than dedicated?
It shares the chassis, yes. At vShield, KVM resources stay reserved. Dedicated adds the whole machine.
Which costs less?
VPS: from $12.99/mo versus $129.99/mo for dedicated. Dedicated makes sense when the VPS hits its limits.
Can I move from VPS to dedicated later?
Yes. Many start on VPS and migrate when traffic demands it. We can help with the switch.
Which to choose for a game server?
A Ryzen 9 VPS is enough for a mid-size community. Several heavy worlds or lots of players: look at dedicated.
Is anti-DDoS included on both?
Yes, on VPS and dedicated, at no extra cost.
Choose Reliability, Choose vShield
Our experts are here to assist you in finding the perfect solution tailored to your needs at the most competitive price in the market, that's our promise!
See also: VPS plans · Dedicated servers · VPS Montreal