With a Self-Managed VPS, you get full root access and you manage the software. With a Managed VPS, our team manages the server for you.
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| Self-Managed VPS | Managed VPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Who manages the software | You | Our team |
| Root access | Full root access | No root access |
| What we do | The server itself: reinstall, power and network | We maintain the server and the applications it hosts: regular updates, security and backups |
| Included features | Your own resources (CPU, RAM, NVMe) | Free CDN, backup snapshot, daily malware scanning, brute-force login protection, free SSL, two-factor authentication, 1 Tbps+ anti-DDoS, unlimited bandwidth and email |
| Good for | Developers and admins who want full control | Businesses that want a VPS without server work |
| More info | Self-Managed VPS | Managed VPS |
Do I need a VPS?
A VPS gives you more control and resources than shared hosting, at a lower cost than a dedicated server. It is a good choice if you host both websites and apps.
Other VPS options
- Business Cloud Hosting (StackCP) – a fully managed VPS with the StackCP control panel. Learn more
- Web Apps Hosting VPS – Coolify pre-installed for Node.js, Next.js, Python, PHP and Docker apps. Learn more
- AI Automation VPS – Learn more
Tip: Need root access or a cPanel AI / MCP server? These are not available on shared or reseller hosting. Choose a Self-Managed VPS.
Tip: Want a self-managed server but help with security? Add Linux ServerCare.
Important: VPS plans (self-managed and managed, including Business Cloud VPS) are not covered by the 30-day money-back guarantee.
Not sure which VPS you need? Talk to our team.