Domain India offers three ways to host a website. Shared hosting is the managed, all-in-one option with email. Container Hosting gives one site its own CPU and memory with developer tools. A VPS is a whole server that you run yourself.
Pick shared hosting for a business site with email on the same plan. Pick Container Hosting for one WordPress or PHP site that needs steady speed, SFTP keys, a Terminal, Git deploy and staging. Pick a VPS when you need root access, Docker, Node.js or background services and can manage Linux.
Side by side
| Shared hosting | Container Hosting | VPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | from ₹100 a month (DirectAdmin or Webuzo) or ₹125 a month (cPanel) | from ₹200 a month | from ₹800 a month |
| Who runs the server | We do | We do | You do |
| Resources | A shared server with per-account limits | Your own CPU, RAM and disk in a container | Your own virtual server |
| Panel | cPanel, DirectAdmin or Webuzo | Container panel in the client area | None supplied |
| Email accounts | Included | Not included (your site sends through SMTP) | You set it up |
| Websites | Several, each in its own folder | One site; your plan sets how many domains point to it | As many as you set up |
| Backups | Weekly, included | Nightly, restore yourself | Snapshots you take yourself; off-server backups are yours |
| Access | Control panel; jailed SSH on request | SFTP (password or key) and a browser Terminal; no root | Root over SSH |
| PHP | Versions the server offers | 8.2, 8.3 or 8.4 | Anything you install |
| Best for | Business sites with email | A busy WordPress or PHP site | Apps, custom stacks, developers |
Prices are monthly list prices on 8 November 2026, excluding 18% GST.
Choose shared hosting when
- You want email on your domain in the same plan.
- You host several small sites, each in its own folder.
- You want one-click installers for many applications.
Choose Container Hosting when
- One site is slow on shared hosting at busy times and you want resources no one else can use.
- You want developer tools: SFTP with SSH keys, a Terminal with WP-CLI and Composer, Git deploy and a staging copy.
- You want nightly backups you can restore yourself, down to a single file.
Not a fit when you need mailboxes on the same plan, several separate websites on one plan, Node.js or root access. Plans and limits: Container Hosting Plans and Limits.
Choose a VPS when
- You need root access, Docker, Node.js, Redis or your own services.
- You can keep a Linux server updated and secure, or have someone who can.
See the VPS plans.
Moving up
- Shared to Container Hosting: see Move a Website from cPanel to Container Hosting. Keep your email where it is, or move it before you close the shared account.
- Container Hosting to a VPS: download a backup from the Backups tab, set up the VPS, copy files and databases, test, then change the A records.
Frequently asked questions
Does Container Hosting include email?
No. It hosts your website only. Your site sends email through an SMTP provider. For mailboxes, keep shared hosting email or use Business Email.
Can I host several websites on one container?
No. All website domains on a container serve the same site. Shared hosting or a VPS suits several separate sites.
Is Container Hosting managed?
Yes. We run the server and its software; you manage your website from the container panel. A VPS is managed by you.
Do I get root access on Container Hosting?
No. You get SFTP and a browser Terminal as your site user. Choose a VPS for root.
Which is faster for WordPress?
Container Hosting gives your site its own CPU and memory, so it does not slow down when other sites are busy. A VPS can be faster again, but you run it yourself.