Two Options, Two Different Jobs
Weighing up shared hosting vs VPS hosting in Kenya? Both are sound choices, but for very different situations. Here is how they compare.
Shared Hosting: Right for Beginners and Smaller Sites
A shared plan puts your site on one server with hundreds of others, all using the same CPU, RAM and disk.
Strengths:
- Low cost, starting at KSh 80/mo at SiteBoma
- Fully managed, so you need no technical skills
- Email, SSL and a control panel come included
- A natural fit for blogs, brochure sites for businesses and small shops
Weaknesses:
- Because resources are pooled, a busy site next door can slow yours
- You have less say in how the server is configured
VPS Hosting: Right for Businesses on the Rise
A Virtual Private Server reserves resources for you on a physical machine that others share. Think of it as leaving a shared bedsitter for an apartment of your own.
Strengths:
- RAM, CPU and storage set aside for you alone
- Full root access, so any software can go on it
- Far quicker than shared hosting when traffic is heavy
- Copes with thousands of visitors a day
Weaknesses:
- Costs more, starting at KSh 2,000/mo
- Calls for some technical know-how, unless you take a managed plan
Which One Fits You?
- A brand-new site, a blog or a small business: Shared Hosting
- A portfolio or an agency site: Shared Hosting
- A WooCommerce store with more than 100 products: VPS
- A busy news or media site: VPS
Begin Where It Makes Sense
Undecided? Start on shared hosting and move to a VPS as traffic grows. To scale up with SiteBoma, just contact our support team.