| Resource Allocation | Shared with other accounts on one server | Dedicated vCPU, RAM and storage per VM |
| Performance Stability | Can slow when neighbours spike | Predictable, not affected by other users |
| Control & Customization | Limited to the control panel | Full administrative (root) access |
| Deployment Flexibility | Fixed software stack | Choose your OS and install your own stack |
| Scalability | Plan upgrades, often with migration | Scale vCPU, RAM and storage as needed |
| Security & Isolation | Shared environment | Isolated virtual environment |
| Use Case Fit | Small sites and blogs | Applications, databases, ERP, staging and production |
| Cost Structure | see above | see above |