Shared vs VPS Hosting
Shared hosting runs your site in one account on a server whose CPU, RAM and disk are pooled with other accounts, managed through a panel without root. A VPS is your own virtual machine with reserved resources and root access. At WebJi®, shared plans start at ₹299 a month and KVM VPS at ₹499, before 18% GST.
For site owners in India deciding whether their site has outgrown shared hosting, or whether a VPS is worth the extra work.
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- 14 Nov 2026
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is the difference between shared hosting and a VPS?
Shared hosting puts your site in one account on a server whose CPU, RAM and disk are pooled with other accounts, managed through a control panel; a VPS is your own virtual machine with reserved vCPU, RAM and disk plus root access. The core difference is isolation and control, not disk type.
| Question | Shared hosting | VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Resources | Pooled, with per-account limits | Reserved vCPU, RAM and disk |
| Neighbours | Busy accounts can slow your pages | Cannot use your reserved RAM |
| Access | Control panel, no root | Root or administrator, any software |
| Who maintains the OS | The host | You, unless you buy management |
| Static IP | Usually shared | Dedicated IPv4 |
| WebJi® price | From ₹299 a month | From ₹499 a month |
Prices are before 18% GST, from WebJi®'s published pages; checkout confirms the current figure. A dedicated server is the whole physical machine, a further step beyond both.
Is a VPS always faster than shared hosting?
No — a light site on a quiet shared server can feel as fast as a VPS; the VPS advantage is consistency when other workloads are busy, because your RAM and vCPU are reserved. NVMe or SSD storage speeds up disk access on both, but does not create isolation.
Signs that shared resources are the bottleneck include slow pages at busy times with no change on your own site, "resource limit reached" or 508 errors, and Entry Processes faults in cPanel's Resource Usage. If those appear while traffic is modest, look first at caching and plugins; if they persist, move up.
When should you stay on shared hosting, and when should you move to a VPS?
Stay on shared hosting for brochure sites, blogs and small business sites that run on the standard panel; move to a VPS when you need root, software the shared account blocks, or steady performance for checkouts and apps. Upgrade within shared plans first if the only problem is a resource limit.
| Workload | Better fit |
|---|---|
| Five-page business site, blog, portfolio | Webji Launch or Turbo (shared) |
| Several WordPress sites, heavier plugins | Webji Scale (shared, more CPU and processes) |
| Busy WooCommerce store with many simultaneous checkouts | VPS |
| Node.js, Python apps, Docker, n8n | VPS (shared cannot run long-lived processes) |
| Client sites that must not share faults | VPS |
| Selling hosting under your brand | Reseller hosting |
How much does shared hosting cost compared with a VPS in India?
WebJi® shared plans are ₹299, ₹399 and ₹699 a month (₹2,868, ₹3,828 and ₹6,588 for a year), and KVM VPS plans start at ₹499 a month, all before 18% GST. Shared prices were read on 4 November 2026 and the VPS starting price on 29 October 2026; checkout confirms the current figures.
| Plan | Type | Monthly | One year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webji Launch | Shared, personal sites and blogs | ₹299 | ₹2,868 |
| Webji Turbo | Shared, business sites | ₹399 | ₹3,828 |
| Webji Scale | Shared, more CPU and concurrent processes | ₹699 | ₹6,588 |
| VPS | KVM, root, static IPv4, NVMe | From ₹499 | Sized to workload |
A VPS starting plan can cost less per month than the top shared plan, but it includes no control panel or OS management unless added. Factor in a panel licence and your own time before comparing. Full specifications are on shared hosting and VPS hosting.
Do you need root access?
You need root only to install server-level software, change web server or PHP builds, run background services or tune the operating system. A normal WordPress or PHP site managed in cPanel does not need it.
- With root comes: security patches, firewall rules, backups and monitoring as your job.
- If nobody can do that: stay on shared hosting or choose a managed VPS.
- Hardening basics: key-based SSH, disabled password login and two-factor authentication; see SSH two-factor authentication.
How do you move from shared hosting to a VPS?
Keep the shared account live, copy files and databases to the VPS, test the site on the new server, then change DNS last. Done in that order, visitors see no downtime.
- Email support@webji.services with your current plan and workload to size the VPS.
- Install the stack or panel on the VPS, then copy files and databases.
- Test the site through a hosts-file entry, including login, forms and checkout.
- Lower the DNS TTL a day ahead, switch the A record, and keep the shared account for a week.
Free migration is subject to terms and approval and is not instant; a separate one-domain move (files plus up to five MySQL databases, up to 5 GB) is ₹700 one-time before GST. The step-by-step is in migrate from shared to VPS hosting.
Frequently asked questions
Is Webji Scale a VPS?
No. Webji Scale is the largest shared plan, with more CPU and concurrent processes, but it still shares the server and has no root access. Choose a VPS when you need reserved resources or server-level control.
Can I get cPanel on a VPS?
Yes. A cPanel or Plesk licence can be added to a VPS, giving the familiar panel with root access underneath. The licence is a separate cost, so include it when comparing a VPS with shared hosting.
Will email work the same on a VPS?
With a control panel, yes. Without one you must install and secure a mail server yourself, which many businesses avoid by moving mail to a dedicated business email service before switching the website.
Can I move back from a VPS to shared hosting?
Yes, if the site runs on standard PHP and MySQL. Applications that rely on custom services or root-level software will not run on shared hosting, so check requirements before downgrading.
Last editorial update: 15 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
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