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Powering Applications, Data, & Online Services

Compare VPS, VDS, dedicated and GPU servers in one place.

  • VPS for small to medium sites
  • VDS for exclusive resources
  • Dedicated for maximum performance

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What Type of Server Do I Need?

  • Virtual Private Server (VPS): gives you your own environment on a shared machine. It's affordable, flexible, and ideal for small to medium websites or apps.
  • Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS): takes things further - resources are dedicated and exclusive with no sharing, meaning faster host servers, high-speed storage, and more memory per core, for businesses that need consistent performance.
  • Dedicated Server: the full physical machine reserved for you, delivering maximum performance, security, and customisation - best for large enterprises with strong processing or large storage needs.

Which OS Should I Choose?

Beyond server type, you'll also choose between Linux and Windows hosting. Linux is cost-effective and perfect for open source stacks like WordPress, PHP, or Python. Windows integrates seamlessly with Microsoft technologies such as .NET, IIS, and MS SQL Server.

Further options in Linux would include a control panel. cPanel and DirectAdmin (DA) offer a polished GUI with extensive features. Both simplify tasks like managing domains, email accounts, and databases. A managed server can be offered for this type of control panel, where security, backups, support and monitoring is included.

Compare HostAfrica Server Options

The table below compares main server options, showing their complexity, resources, access, and setup times to help you choose the right option.

Feature / ProductVPSVDSDedicated ServerManaged Control PanelGPU Servers
OSLinux or WindowsLinux or WindowsLinux or WindowscPanel/DirectAdminNA
Use ComplexityMediumMediumHighLowNA
VirtualisationYesYesNoNAYes
Resource ExclusivitySharedDedicatedDedicatedNADedicated
Max Resources16 cores, 64GB memory12 cores, 96GB memory56 cores, 512GB memory +NA64 vCPU, 128GB RAM, 96GB VRAM
Product Build FlexibilityYesNo, pre configured buildsYesNANo, pre configured builds
Control PanelBasic control panelBasic control panelNonecPanel/DirectAdminModern control panel
AccessSSH/RDPSSH/RDPSSH/RDP/Full IPMIcPanel/DirectAdminVNC
Root AccessYesYesYesNoYes
Setup TimeInstantInstantUp to 2 working daysUp to 2 working daysInstant
Typical User
  • Applications
  • Databases
  • PBX
  • File/Storage
  • n8n (automation workflows)
  • Docker (containerized apps)
  • Supabase (Postgres + auth + APIs)
  • IIS
  • MS SQL
  • .NET/ASP.NET
  • RDS
  • Windows Software
  • Applications
  • Databases
  • PBX
  • File/Storage
  • n8n (automation workflows)
  • Docker (containerized apps)
  • Supabase (Postgres + auth + APIs)
  • IIS
  • MS SQL
  • .NET/ASP.NET
  • RDS
  • Windows Software
  • Demand exclusive resources
  • Applications
  • Databases
  • PBX
  • File/Storage
  • n8n (automation workflows)
  • Docker (containerized apps)
  • Supabase (Postgres + auth + APIs)
  • IIS
  • MS SQL
  • .NET/ASP.NET
  • RDS
  • Windows Software
  • Demand exclusive resources and powerful processing
  • Managed control panel hosting
  • Web hosting
  • AI training
  • AI inference
  • Rendering
  • Video
  • LLM fine-tuning
View VPS LinuxView VPS WindowsView VDS LinuxView VDS WindowsView Dedicated Server LinuxView Dedicated Server WindowsView Managed Control PanelView GPU Servers
OSLinux or Windows
Use ComplexityMedium
VirtualisationYes
Resource ExclusivityShared
Max Resources16 cores, 64GB memory
Product Build FlexibilityYes
Control PanelBasic control panel
AccessSSH/RDP
Root AccessYes
Setup TimeInstant
Typical User
  • Applications
  • Databases
  • PBX
  • File/Storage
  • n8n (automation workflows)
  • Docker (containerized apps)
  • Supabase (Postgres + auth + APIs)
  • IIS
  • MS SQL
  • .NET/ASP.NET
  • RDS
  • Windows Software
View VPS LinuxView VPS Windows
OSLinux or Windows
Use ComplexityMedium
VirtualisationYes
Resource ExclusivityDedicated
Max Resources12 cores, 96GB memory
Product Build FlexibilityNo, pre configured builds
Control PanelBasic control panel
AccessSSH/RDP
Root AccessYes
Setup TimeInstant
Typical User
  • Applications
  • Databases
  • PBX
  • File/Storage
  • n8n (automation workflows)
  • Docker (containerized apps)
  • Supabase (Postgres + auth + APIs)
  • IIS
  • MS SQL
  • .NET/ASP.NET
  • RDS
  • Windows Software
  • Demand exclusive resources
View VDS LinuxView VDS Windows
OSLinux or Windows
Use ComplexityHigh
VirtualisationNo
Resource ExclusivityDedicated
Max Resources56 cores, 512GB memory +
Product Build FlexibilityYes
Control PanelNone
AccessSSH/RDP/Full IPMI
Root AccessYes
Setup TimeUp to 2 working days
Typical User
  • Applications
  • Databases
  • PBX
  • File/Storage
  • n8n (automation workflows)
  • Docker (containerized apps)
  • Supabase (Postgres + auth + APIs)
  • IIS
  • MS SQL
  • .NET/ASP.NET
  • RDS
  • Windows Software
  • Demand exclusive resources and powerful processing
View Dedicated Server LinuxView Dedicated Server Windows
OScPanel/DirectAdmin
Use ComplexityLow
VirtualisationNA
Resource ExclusivityNA
Max ResourcesNA
Product Build FlexibilityNA
Control PanelcPanel/DirectAdmin
AccesscPanel/DirectAdmin
Root AccessNo
Setup TimeUp to 2 working days
Typical User
  • Managed control panel hosting
  • Web hosting
View Managed Control Panel
OSNA
Use ComplexityNA
VirtualisationYes
Resource ExclusivityDedicated
Max Resources64 vCPU, 128GB RAM, 96GB VRAM
Product Build FlexibilityNo, pre configured builds
Control PanelModern control panel
AccessVNC
Root AccessYes
Setup TimeInstant
Typical User
  • AI training
  • AI inference
  • Rendering
  • Video
  • LLM fine-tuning
View GPU Servers

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