What are the differences between hosting options?
Explore objective side-by-side evaluations of our hosting models to choose the right platform for your workload maturity, performance profile and operational preferences.
VPS vs Dedicated
Scalable virtual instances compared with single-tenant hardware control.
Compare VPS vs DedicatedDedicated vs Colocation
Operating expense rental vs owned hardware lifecycle and customization.
Compare Dedicated vs ColocationWeb vs WordPress
Flexible multi-stack cPanel hosting versus optimised WordPress simplicity.
Compare Web vs WordPressDifferent hosting for different needs
Full root server access? Or the convenience of automated solutions? Here you go.
VPS Power User
IT Professional
VPS Hosting
"I need complete control over my server environment with dedicated resources."
Enterprise Operator
Infrastructure Manager
Colocation
"Colocation lets us control our own hardware with enterprise-grade infrastructure."
IT Administrator
DevOps Engineer
Dedicated
"Dedicated servers give us the control and performance our applications demand."
Web Dev
Freelance Developer
Web Hosting
"I need reliable hosting with powerful cPanel management tools for my clients."
Content Creator
Blogger & Influencer
WordPress
"WordPress gives me the flexibility to manage my content exactly how I want."
Rackmill hosting models differ across three key dimensions
1. Resource allocation
Shared resources can be more cost effective → Exclusive hardware offers dedicated performance and control.
2. Management responsibility
Rackmill reduces your operational burden → Customer-managed offers maximum control and flexibility.
3. Hardware ownership
Rackmill-owned simplifies acquisition and maintenance → Customer-owned maximizes control and customisation.
Need tailored hosting guidance?
Not all sizes fit all. If you need a hosting solution that's not covered here, Rackmill is curious to help. What are you looking to achieve? How can we assist?