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Cloud Hosting vs VPS
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A VPS is one virtual machine with a fixed share of CPU, RAM and disk on a single host; cloud hosting runs on a pooled platform with larger tiers you step up to. At WebJi®, VPS hosting starts at ₹499 a month and cloud tiers at ₹5,900 a month, both before 18% GST.
For Indian businesses outgrowing shared hosting who need to choose between a fixed VPS and a larger cloud tier.
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What is the difference between cloud hosting and a VPS?
A VPS is one virtual machine with a fixed share of CPU, RAM and disk on a single physical host; cloud hosting runs your machine on a pooled platform where it can be moved between hosts and stepped up to larger sizes. Both give you a server you administer, unlike shared hosting.
| Question | VPS | Cloud tier |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | One physical host (KVM virtualisation) | A pooled cloud platform |
| Size | Fixed plan, quoted to your workload | Named tiers: 8, 16 or 32 GB RAM |
| Operating systems | Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux; Windows on request | Windows Server 2019, 2022 or 2025; Plesk add-on |
| Growing | Move to a larger plan, usually with a reboot | Step up to the next published tier |
| Starting price (before 18% GST) | From ₹499 a month | ₹5,900 a month |
| Access | Root or administrator | Administrator |
Neither WebJi® option is an hourly usage bill; both are monthly prices in rupees. What is VPS hosting explains the virtualisation behind both.
When should you choose a VPS, and when a cloud tier?
Choose a VPS for steady workloads that fit a fixed size, such as a business website, staging server or internal tool; choose a cloud tier when you need more RAM, Windows Server or room to step up as the workload grows. Size from your real memory use, not from the plan name.
Cloud Entry fits
One business application on Windows Server that needs 8 GB RAM, such as an ERP front end or .NET site.
Cloud Business fits
Several sites or a database that needs 16 GB RAM and 250 GB storage.
Cloud Pro fits
A heavier application needing 8 vCPU, 32 GB RAM and 500 GB storage.
Not sure how much memory you need? How much RAM does a VPS need works through common stacks.
What do cloud hosting and a VPS cost at WebJi®?
WebJi® VPS hosting starts at ₹499 a month, and cloud tiers cost ₹5,900, ₹7,900 or ₹11,900 a month, all before 18% GST. VPS sample sizes are quoted to your workload, operating system and control panel; checkout confirms the final amount.
| Plan | Resources | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VPS | KVM virtual machine, size quoted | From ₹499 |
| Cloud Entry | 2 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · 100 GB | ₹5,900 |
| Cloud Business | 4 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · 250 GB | ₹7,900 |
| Cloud Pro | 8 vCPU · 32 GB RAM · 500 GB | ₹11,900 |
Cloud prices were read on 4 November 2026. When comparing with another provider, match vCPU, RAM, disk, operating system licence and billing period, and add GST to both. Cloud hosting cost in India has yearly totals.
What happens when the server fails or needs more resources?
On a VPS, a host failure stops your machine until that host or its replacement is back, and a resize means a larger plan with a short reboot; on a cloud tier you move up to the next published size. Neither WebJi® tier is an auto-scaler that adds CPU by itself during a spike.
WebJi® publishes a 99.9% monthly uptime target and does not publish a timed failover figure for either option, so plan your own resilience: keep backups off the server and, for critical applications, ask about a second server or load balancing (what is load balancing). Check that a resize worked by confirming the new RAM figure on the server and that the site answers again.
How do dedicated servers, WordPress hosting and a CDN fit in?
A dedicated server is a whole physical machine; WordPress hosting is a managed site account rather than a server; a CDN caches files near visitors but does not replace hosting. Pick by the job, not the label.
- Dedicated server: no neighbours on the hardware, for heavy databases or licensing that needs physical cores; see VPS vs dedicated.
- WordPress hosting: from ₹399 a month (Webji Turbo) before GST, when you want WordPress without running a server.
- CDN: speeds up images and scripts for distant visitors; use it with any of the above.
How do you move from a VPS to a cloud tier?
Copy files and databases to the new server while the old one stays online, test the site on the new server, then switch DNS last. Keep the old server until the new one has run cleanly for a few days.
- Email support@webji.services with the current server size and the target tier.
- Lower the DNS TTL a day before the move.
- Copy files and databases; test the site through a hosts-file entry.
- Switch DNS, then watch logs and email delivery for 48 hours.
Free migration with a hosting plan is subject to terms and approval and is not instant. A separate one-time move of one domain — FTP files and up to five MySQL databases, up to 5 GB — costs ₹700 before GST through the website migration service; larger moves go through cloud migration services.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is cloud hosting faster than a VPS?
Not automatically. Speed depends on the CPU, RAM, disk type and how your application is configured. A well-sized VPS can outperform a poorly configured cloud server. Choose cloud for the size options and platform features you need, not for an assumed speed gain.
Is AWS a VPS or cloud hosting?
AWS is a cloud platform; its EC2 instances are virtual machines similar to a VPS, billed by usage with many optional services. WebJi® cloud tiers are fixed monthly sizes in rupees, which is simpler to budget but less granular than usage billing.
Do I need to manage the server myself?
On an unmanaged VPS you handle updates, firewall and software. Managed options shift routine maintenance to the provider; what is a managed VPS explains the difference. Ask what your plan includes before you order.
Can I run Linux on a WebJi® cloud tier?
The published cloud tiers list Windows Server 2019, 2022 and 2025. For Linux workloads, a Linux VPS is the usual choice; email support@webji.services if you need a Linux image at cloud-tier sizes.
Prices read 4 November 2026 · Last editorial update: 15 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
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