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Best VPS Hosting for Small Business

A growing business may need more power and control than shared hosting gives. Below we rank the best VPS hosting for small business on resources, scaling and value. See our full best hosting for small business guide or read about managed hosting.

Our top VPS pick is A2 Hosting — fast, scalable virtual servers that give a growing business more power and control than shared hosting. Below are our top five, ranked, with a side-by-side table, what to look for, and answers to common questions. See our full best hosting for small business guide or take the 60-second quiz.

What to look for in small business VPS hosting

The five things a business needs from a VPS.

The best VPS hosting for small business, ranked

Chosen on resources, scaling, management and value.

1Best overallOur score 9.5

A2 Hosting VPS plans use NVMe storage and Turbo speed, with managed and unmanaged options, so a growing business gets power without extra admin.

  • Managed and unmanaged VPS
  • NVMe storage and Turbo speed
  • Free migration and root access
  • Top tiers get pricey
  • Dashboard feels dated
$3.92/mo 51% off (reg $7.68)
2Best valueOur score 9.3

Hostinger VPS plans give generous CPU, RAM and NVMe storage for the price, with a simple control panel that suits a small team.

  • Generous resources for the price
  • NVMe storage and clean panel
  • Weekly backups included
  • Mostly self-managed
  • Fewer data centres
$0.80/mo 90% off (reg $7.99)
3Cloud alternativeOur score 9.2

SiteGround cloud plans work like a managed VPS, scaling CPU and memory on demand with full management and strong support.

  • Fully managed cloud plans
  • Scale resources on demand
  • Award-winning 24/7 support
  • Pricier than plain VPS
  • No unmanaged option
$3.95/mo 67% off (reg $11.95)
4Guided VPSOur score 9.0

Bluehost VPS plans add more resources with a guided dashboard, a gentle step up for a business outgrowing shared hosting.

  • Guided, simple dashboard
  • More resources than shared
  • Built-in CDN and caching
  • Fewer advanced controls
  • Upsells at checkout
$2.95/mo 64% off (reg $7.99)
5Scalable VPSOur score 8.8

DreamHost VPS plans offer scalable RAM, unlimited sites and a long money-back window, a fair value option for a growing business.

  • Scalable RAM and unlimited sites
  • 97-day money-back guarantee
  • Strong privacy features
  • No phone support
  • Fewer one-click tools
$2.59/mo 47% off (reg $5.50)

Small business VPS hosting compared

Our top five at a glance.

HostOur scoreFromUptimeAvg. speedFree migrationMoney-back
A2 Hosting9.5$3.92/mo99.99%622 msYesAnytime
Hostinger9.3$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day
SiteGround9.2$3.95/mo99.99%514 msYes30-day
Bluehost9.0$2.95/mo99.95%578 msYes30-day
DreamHost8.8$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day

Small business VPS hosting FAQ

Does a small business need a VPS?
Not at first. Shared hosting suits most new sites. Move to a VPS when your site outgrows shared resources, needs more control, or slows during busy periods.
What is the difference between shared hosting and a VPS?
Shared hosting puts many sites on one server, while a VPS gives you dedicated CPU, RAM and storage, which means more speed, control and reliability.
Should I choose managed or unmanaged VPS?
Choose managed if you want the host to handle updates and security, which suits most owners. Unmanaged costs less but needs technical skills to run.
How much does VPS hosting cost?
Small business VPS plans start around $5 to $30 a month depending on resources and whether the plan is managed. Cloud plans that scale can cost more.
Can I upgrade from shared hosting to a VPS?
Yes. A2 Hosting, Hostinger, Bluehost and DreamHost all let you move from shared to VPS or cloud plans, usually with help from their support team.