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Many users and customers face a common dilemma while choosing a web hosting plan- whether to go for a shared web hosting setup or to prefer virtual private server settings for web hosting. On comparing the two, we find that VPS gives a user their own e-mail server enabling greater control, increased performance and better security, while in shared web hosting, bad behavior of any account within the server can affect your mail server as well.

VPS also gives a user greater control over the platform, allowing them to install, configure and upgrade software at will. This is one area where VPS scores over shared web hosting. The security aspect in a shared web host is strong even if it is slightly less flexible as compared to VPS, which gives the user options to customize it to their needs. Shared servers normally do not scan all mails for viruses. Clearly, VPS offers far greater advantages of control, security and performance than shared web hosting but is also slightly more expensive to use. So VPS is the best option for small and medium sized businesses looking for a flexible web host while shared server is best for those looking for economical options.