What is the difference between shared hosting and a VPS?
Shared hosting is one account on a server that also runs other sites. The host patches the machine. You get a panel for files and mail. You do not get the whole server, and you do not get root.
A VPS, a virtual private server, is one virtual machine on a physical host. A hypervisor such as KVM sets aside RAM and CPU for that machine so other accounts cannot use that RAM. Xen, OpenVZ, and VMware are other hypervisors. The shared-versus-VPS choice is the private slice, not the hypervisor name.
- Shared hosting: one account in a shared pool, with no root.
- VPS: a private slice with root, and other accounts cannot spend its RAM.
- A dedicated server is the whole machine. That is a later product, not this choice.
Does a VPS stay faster when the server is busy?
On a quiet server, a light shared site can feel as quick as a VPS. The gap shows when another account uses the CPU or the disk and your pages wait. On a VPS that RAM stays yours, so the other account cannot spend it.
NVMe and SSD change how fast the disk answers. AHCI is an older disk interface. None of those labels isolate your account. The speed question in shared versus VPS hosting is whether the response stays steady when the machine is busy.
L-Developer, at ₹700 a month before 18% GST, is still shared hosting with more CPU and more concurrent processes. It is the larger shared row, not a private slice. You still need a VPS when the site slows and nothing on your own account changed.
Scaling means the next shared row, or a quoted VPS. It does not add CPU by itself during a spike.
When do you keep shared hosting, and when do you take a VPS?
Stay on shared hosting for a brochure site, a blog, or a small business site that uses the normal panel. L-Basic at ₹300 a month is the entry Linux plan for personal sites and blogs. L-Unlimited at ₹400 a month is the business-site row. Both remain shared accounts.
Take a VPS when you need root, a service the shared account blocks, or RAM that stays steady while other accounts are active. A shop with many checkouts at once, or client sites that must not share a fault, is that case. The VPS size is quoted before you pay.
A dedicated server is the whole physical machine, which is more isolation than a VPS and a different product. Reseller hosting lets you sell hosting accounts. It does not give one site a private RAM slice. Settle shared versus VPS before you compare those.
What does shared hosting cost next to a VPS?
The figures below are INR before 18% GST, read on 29 October 2026. Shared versus VPS hosting in India is billed in rupees on the invoice. A VPS rupee price is not in the price file, so that row stays quoted. A dollar price, or a 36-month introductory rate, is not the same unit.
| Plan | What it is | Price (₹/mo) | 1-year (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-Basic | Personal sites and blogs, shared account | 300 | 3,000 |
| L-Unlimited | Business sites, still a shared account | 400 | 4,000 |
| L-Developer | More CPU and concurrent processes, still shared | 700 | 7,000 |
| VPS | Private RAM and root access | Quoted before payment | Not in the price file |
| Question | Shared hosting | VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | One server with other accounts | One virtual machine on a host |
| CPU and RAM | Shared pool | A slice set aside for that machine |
| Other accounts | Can slow your pages | Cannot spend your RAM |
| Root | No | Yes |
| How you scale | Next shared row: ₹400 or ₹700 a month | A larger VPS, quoted before you pay |
| Price before GST | ₹300, ₹400, or ₹700 a month | Quoted before you pay |
One year is ₹3,000 for L-Basic, ₹4,000 for L-Unlimited, and ₹7,000 for L-Developer, before GST. The invoice adds 18% GST. Match the billing month and the resource type before you treat one price as lower.
How do you move from shared hosting to a VPS?
Free migration is subject to terms and approval. It is not instant. The shared-to-VPS move keeps the old account online until the new copy is checked. A separate one-time move of one domain is ₹700 before GST: FTP files and up to five MySQL databases, up to 5 GB.
- Email support@webji.services with the current shared plan and the VPS size you want quoted.
- Keep the shared account online while files and databases are copied.
- Open the site on the VPS and check the pages that matter, including checkout if you have one.
- Change DNS last. The move worked when the site loads on the VPS and the RAM figure matches the size you ordered.
WebJi® has been in the hosting business since 2005 and was incorporated in 2018. The registered office is Shop #27, Ajmer Road, Tagore Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302021. There is no walk-in branch in any other city.
About 99% of clients are served online across India and overseas, 12,000+ of them. Email support@webji.services is 24/7 in Hindi and English, with an average first reply under 60 minutes. The phone +91-141-4941811 is the office number, not a support line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between shared hosting and a VPS?
Shared hosting is one account on a server with other sites, so CPU, RAM, and disk are shared, and there is no root. A VPS is a private virtual machine with its own RAM and root access. WebJi shared plans are ₹300, ₹400, or ₹700 a month before 18% GST.
Is a VPS always faster than shared hosting?
No. A quiet shared site can feel as quick as a VPS. A VPS stays steadier when other accounts on the shared server are busy, because they cannot spend your RAM. Disk type, NVMe or SSD, does not create that isolation.
When should I move from shared hosting to a VPS?
Move when you need root, a service the shared account blocks, or steady RAM while other accounts are active. Stay on shared hosting for a brochure site, a blog, or a small business site. L-Developer at ₹700 a month is still shared. It is not a private slice.
How much more does a VPS cost than shared hosting in India?
WebJi shared plans are ₹300, ₹400, or ₹700 a month, and ₹3,000, ₹4,000, or ₹7,000 for one year, before 18% GST. A VPS price is not in the price file, so it is quoted before you pay. A price in dollars, or a long introductory term, is not the same unit.
Do I need root access?
Shared hosting does not include root. A VPS does. You need root only when you must install server software or change the operating system. A normal WordPress or PHP site on the panel does not need it.
Can shared hosting scale without a VPS?
Yes, inside the shared rows. L-Basic is ₹300 a month, L-Unlimited is ₹400, and L-Developer is ₹700, before 18% GST. That last row adds CPU and concurrent processes. It does not wall off RAM. Past that, scaling means a quoted VPS, not an automatic burst.
Will the move from shared hosting to a VPS drop the site?
Not if the shared account stays online until the VPS copy is checked. Free migration is subject to terms and approval. It is not instant. A separate one-domain move is ₹700 before GST. Change DNS last. The move worked when the new site loads and the old copy is still there.
Do these prices include GST?
No. L-Basic, L-Unlimited, and L-Developer are before 18% GST. The invoice adds 18% GST.
Is WebJi® an Indian company?
Yes. WebJi® has been in business since 2005 and was incorporated in 2018. The registered office is in Jaipur. There is no walk-in branch in any other city. Support is email at support@webji.services, not a phone line.