
VPS & Cloud
Managed vs Unmanaged VPS: The Real Choice Is About Ownership, Not Just Price
A practical managed vs unmanaged VPS comparison focused on ownership, updates, security, monitoring, support and the true cost of operations.
A Virtual Private Server (VPS) gives you dedicated resources and full isolation. With us, you choose not only a server but also a management model: Managed (we take care of the technical side) or Unmanaged (you have full root control).
Four clear products. Backup is included with Managed VPS in Georgia; it is an optional add-on for other VPS products. DDoS Protection is included on Global VPS and available as an applicable add-on for Georgia VPS.
Self-managed VPS on SERVER1 infrastructure in Georgia with full root/SSH access.
Georgia VPS with SERVER1 administration, monitoring and technical support.
Self-managed VPS across multiple global locations through selected infrastructure partners.
Global VPS infrastructure with SERVER1 administration. The Managed fee is confirmed based on the selected configuration and scope.
The main differences to understand before ordering.
| Product | Location | Management | Backup | DDoS | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS in Georgia | Georgia | Unmanaged | Optional | Optional | 1 / 12 / 24 |
| Managed VPS in Georgia | Georgia | SERVER1 | Included | Optional | 1 / 12 / 24 |
| Global VPS | Global partner locations | Unmanaged | Optional | Included | 1 / 6 / 12 |
| Managed Global VPS | Global partner locations | SERVER1 | Optional | Included | 1 / 6 / 12 |
All VPS services use the 99.9% Service Availability SLA.
If you need shared hosting for a website rather than a virtual server, see Web Hosting. If the workload needs the full resources of physical hardware, see Dedicated Servers.
The key points to understand before choosing a VPS: location, management, backup, security, access, and scaling.
Choose VPS in Georgia if you manage the server yourself. Choose Managed VPS in Georgia if you need SERVER1 administration, monitoring, and an agreed technical scope.
Global VPS is a SERVER1-sold and supported VPS service available across multiple global locations, where the underlying infrastructure may be supplied by selected infrastructure partners.
With Unmanaged VPS, the OS, patching, firewall, software stack, and incident handling are your responsibility. With Managed VPS, SERVER1 performs the agreed administration scope.
Unmanaged VPS includes full root/Administrator access. On Managed VPS, the access model and operational responsibilities depend on the agreed Managed scope.
Backup is included with Managed VPS in Georgia. For other VPS products, backup is an optional add-on unless the selected plan explicitly says otherwise. Frequency and retention follow the plan terms.
Global VPS includes DDoS protection according to the infrastructure terms. On VPS in Georgia, protection may be available as an additional option on applicable products/configurations.
Availability depends on the specific VPS catalogue. Linux distributions are broadly supported; Windows availability depends on location, licensing, and the selected plan.
Yes. The migration plan depends on the source infrastructure, OS, applications, data volume, and acceptable downtime. Any managed migration scope is agreed in advance.
Scaling options depend on the selected product and location. In many cases you can move to a larger plan or prepare a new configuration with a controlled migration plan.
Availability targets and service conditions are described on the SLA page, including applicable exclusions and responsibilities.
Refund eligibility depends on the service type and activation status. See the current Terms and Conditions for details.
In Georgia or global locations - managed or self-managed, within one ecosystem.