Managed vs Unmanaged
VPS Hosting
Price
Managed VPS ranges approx. between $10to $100/mo.
Unmanaged VPS ranges approx. between $2 to $80/mo.
Security
In Managed VPS hosting security, firewalls, and malware scans are managed by the hosting provider.
In Unmanaged VPS hosting user is responsible for all security setup, patches, and configurations.
Control
In Managed VPS hosting the provider retains more control over server configurations.
In Unmanaged VPS hosting users have full control over server configurations.
Scalability
Managed VPS hosting offers easier scalability with the ability to upgrade resources without much hassle.
In Unmanaged VPS hosting scalability is possible but requires users to manage and configure resources themselves.
Configuration
In Managed VPS hosting Hosting provider manages software, updates, and configurations.
In Unmanaged VPS hosting Users are responsible for all aspects of server configuration.
Setup
In Managed VPS hosting, provider handles the initial configuration and ensures the server is operational.
In Unmanaged VPS hosting necessary technical expertise is needed for the initial setup, and optimizations.
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