| Factor | Linux VPS | Windows VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system cost | Free (open-source distributions) | Licensed, typically reflected in plan pricing |
| Resource overhead | Lower | Higher, due to the GUI and OS services |
| Remote access | SSH | RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) |
| Common use cases | Web hosting, Docker, databases, dev environments | MetaTrader, .NET apps, Windows-only software |
| Root/admin access | Full root access | Full administrator access |
| Community & documentation | Extremely broad, most self-hosted software targets Linux first | Narrower, but strong for Microsoft-ecosystem tools |
If you're hosting a website, running Docker, deploying a database, or installing open-source software, Linux is very likely the documented, default target platform — and it's the lower-cost option.
If your software is Windows-only — MetaTrader for Forex trading, a legacy .NET Framework application, or a remote desktop workspace for Windows-specific tools — Windows VPS is the only real option.
Yes, because Linux distributions are free and open-source, while Windows Server requires a paid license typically reflected in the plan cost.
Yes, IIS and .NET-based sites run on Windows VPS, though most web stacks (PHP, Node.js) are more commonly hosted on Linux.
MetaTrader 4 and 5 are natively Windows applications, so a Windows VPS with RDP access is the standard way to run them remotely.
Yes, you can reinstall your VPS with a different supported operating system template from the client area.
Full root or administrator access on every plan — starting at $4.95/month.
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