Cloud hosting is an environment where servers are maintained. Colocation hosting provides businesses to rent space in data centers.
In Cloud hosting you pay for the resources you use. Colocation requires upfront investment in hardware and ongoing maintenance.
Cloud hosting limits customization to what the provider offers. Colocation gives you full control over hardware, software, and configurations.
Cloud hosting offers built-in security features and encryption. Colocation allows for dedicated physical security.
Cloud hosting depends on shared resources. Colocation often results in faster performance due to dedicated infrastructure.
Cloud hosting provides managed services. Colocation requires in-house or third-party maintenance teams.