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Short answer
A virtual dedicated server (VDS) is a virtual server whose CPU cores and RAM are dedicated to you alone, not shared with other customers. You get the steady performance of a dedicated server with the flexibility of a virtual one. Hostnali VDS plans start at Ksh 9,800 a month.
VDS vs VPS
| VPS | VDS | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Shared cores, fair use | Dedicated cores, yours alone |
| Performance | Good, can vary at busy times | Steady, every hour of the day |
| Best for | Most apps and websites | Heavy databases, ERP, many sites, game and media workloads |
| Price | From Ksh 1,480 a month | From Ksh 9,800 a month |
What you get
- Dedicated CPU cores and RAM on KVM virtualisation.
- Full root access and your choice of Linux or Windows Server.
- Nested virtualisation: you can run virtual machines inside your VDS.
- Your choice of data centre when you order.
Who uses a VDS?
- Businesses running ERP, accounting or CRM systems for many users.
- Agencies hosting many client websites on one server.
- Developers running CI/CD, databases or several virtual machines.
Managed or not
A VDS is self-managed by default, with no backups unless you add them. Add our managed service at checkout, or see managed dedicated servers. The setup fee is waived on yearly plans.
See all dedicated server plans.