Windows VPS vs Linux VPS

Windows VPS vs Linux VPS

1) Price Factor: Linux Virtual Private Server is much cheaper than Windows Virtual Private Server as Linux is free open source software. You will not have to pay any charges as licensing fees. This makes Linux Virtual Private Server much cheaper in comparison to Windows Virtual Private Server. If you select Windows Virtual Private Server than you will have to pay the licensing fees as Windows is a product of Microsoft. Also, the price of Linux Virtual Private Server and Windows Virtual Private Server will depend on your requirements and the applications you have to install on the server.

2) The support given with Linux Virtual Private Server is less than Windows Virtual Private Server.

3) Linux Virtual Private Server will not be a better option for you if you are a Windows developer. The reason for this is some of the Windows programs will not work on Linux Virtual Private Server.