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. 

Read a Detailed  Difference Between  Managed and Unmanaged VPS Hosting

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