4. What is the difference between Cloud Server, Cloud Hosting and Shared Hosting?

NoCriteriaShared HostingCloud HostingCloud Server
1Physical Configuration
(RAM, Storage, vCPU)
StrongStrongerStrongest
2Physical Resources
(RAM, Storage, vCPU)
You share with othersYou are the landlordYou are the landlord
3IP AddressMultiple clients use the same IPYour IP is uniqueYour IP is unique
4Operating SystemPre-configured the OS, you can not change the OSPre-configured the OS, you can not change the OSControl power in your hands. You can switch OS back and forward
5Access TypesWeb-based GUIWeb-based GUI
CLI with normal privilege
Web-based GUI
CLI with root privilege
Desktop GUI
6Control PanelcPanelaaPanelControl Panels of any kind can be installed
7BandwidthUnmetered1Gbps1Gbps
8Data Transfer
(In & Out)
UnmeteredUnlimitedUnlimited
9Usage PurposeWordpress Web HostingWeb Hosting with any web frameworksWeb Hosting with any web frameworks,
Game Server, Applications,
Testing environment,
and so on
10IT KnowledgeFundamentalIntermediateTech savy
11High AvailabilityNo backup serversBackup servers are always available in case one of the Primary Server goes down.Backup servers are always available in case one of the Primary Server goes down.
12Uptime guarantee99.97%99.99%99.99%
13Security AspectsAll websites are hosted on the same server. If a certain site got compromised, it's probable that your site will be nextBeing hosted on a separate server means you won't have to worry if someone else's website is hackedBeing hosted on a separate server means you won't have to worry if someone else's website is hacked
14CapabilityHas full features of 1 Wordpress Web HostingCloud Hosting can outperform Shared HostingWhat Cloud Hosting can do, Cloud Server can do even better