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VPS or Dedicated Server?
Two models, two budgets
A VPS isolates your resources on a shared host. Dedicated means the whole machine. This comparison covers concrete criteria: load, budget, hardware control.
Start on VPS
Most web or API projects fit on KVM before you look at bare metal.
Bare metal at $129.99
Dedicated makes sense when you want every physical core and IPMI.
Migration path
Many move from VPS to dedicated at vShield when load demands it.
Pricing
VPS plans to start
Three KVM sizes. Most projects start here before considering bare metal.
- 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
What virtualization changes
In KVM, your vCPU, RAM and NVMe are reserved, but the chassis is still shared with other VMs. On dedicated, you get all physical cores, the PCIe bus 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, live in minutes, upgrade without changing hosts.
When to move to dedicated
Heavy database, hypervisor, sustained traffic across several services or a need to isolate hardware: dedicated starts at $129.99/mo. DDoS mitigation included on both sides.
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 & SaaS
A VPS handles most web apps and APIs.
Growing projects
Start small, watch CPU/RAM, move to dedicated when you hit the ceiling.
First infrastructure
KVM to learn and iterate before committing bare-metal cost.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions - VPS vs Dedicated Server
Performance, price and migration.
Is a VPS less powerful than a dedicated server?
It shares physical chassis, yes. At vShield, KVM resources stay dedicated. Dedicated adds the whole machine: more cores, more RAM, more disks possible.
Which costs less?
VPS: from $12.99/mo versus $129.99/mo for dedicated. Dedicated is justified when the VPS hits its limits, not before.
Can I move from a VPS to a dedicated later?
Yes. Many start on VPS and migrate when traffic or resources demand it. We can guide the switch.
Which to choose for a game server?
A Ryzen 9 VPS is enough for a mid-size community. Several heavy worlds or hundreds of simultaneous players: look at dedicated instead.
Is anti-DDoS included in both cases?
Yes, on VPS and dedicated servers, 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: Our VPS plans · Our dedicated servers · VPS Montreal