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VPS or Dedicated Server?
The Comparison to Choose Right
VPS or dedicated server: two solutions, two logics. This comparison helps you choose based on your performance needs, budget and use case.
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High Performance
It's very important to us that each customer gets their own dedicated resources. We think providing a non-overloaded environment is crucial.
Stable Environment
We offer a 99.9% uptime guarantee on all our services. Say goodbye to slow loading times and outages.
Unmatched Security
Here at vShield, privacy is guaranteed. Keep your environment in the safest hands, thanks to our internal security policies.
The fundamental difference
A VPS (virtual private server) is an isolated virtual machine that shares a physical server with other VPS, each with reserved resources. At vShield, KVM virtualization guarantees those resources are 100% dedicated — no overselling.
A dedicated server reserves an entire physical machine for you: no virtualization, no neighbors, 100% of the hardware performance. It's the maximum in power and control, but at a higher cost.
When to choose a VPS?
The VPS is ideal for most projects: websites, online stores, mid-size game servers, SaaS apps, test environments, bots. It offers excellent price/performance, instant activation and easy upgrades.
With a vShield VPS from $12.99/mo, you get dedicated resources (Ryzen 9, NVMe), included anti-DDoS and 1 Gbps — more than enough to start and grow.
When to choose a dedicated server?
The dedicated server is required for the heaviest workloads: large databases, virtualization (hosting your own VMs), very high-traffic sites, intensive compute, or compliance needs requiring total hardware isolation.
If you regularly max out a large VPS, or need full hardware control (RAID, custom build), dedicated is the right choice — from $129.99/mo at vShield.
Our recommendation
Start with a VPS: it's cheaper, instant, and you can upgrade painlessly. Move to dedicated when your performance or isolation needs justify it. In both cases, you get included anti-DDoS, Montreal and Paris datacenters, and French support.
See also: Our VPS plans · Our dedicated servers · VPS Montreal
Frequently Asked Questions — VPS vs Dedicated Server
The answers to choose right between VPS and dedicated server.
Is a VPS less powerful than a dedicated server?
A VPS shares physical hardware, but at vShield resources are 100% dedicated via KVM. A dedicated server, however, offers an entire physical machine, so more raw power for the heaviest workloads.
Which is more economical?
The VPS, by far: from $12.99/mo versus $129.99/mo for a dedicated. The VPS is enough for most projects; dedicated is justified for intensive needs.
Can I move from a VPS to a dedicated later?
Yes. Many customers start on a VPS then migrate to a dedicated as their traffic or needs grow. Our team supports you through the transition.
Which to choose for a game server?
A Ryzen 9 VPS is enough for most mid-size game servers. For very high player counts or several simultaneous servers, a dedicated is preferable.
Is anti-DDoS included in both cases?
Yes, enterprise-grade DDoS protection is included on both our VPS and our dedicated servers, at no extra cost.
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