
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.
Managed Global VPS combines global VPS infrastructure with SERVER1 administration. Infrastructure is available through selected partners, while monitoring, technical management and support are provided by SERVER1 within the agreed Managed scope.
The exact Managed scope and management fee are confirmed before ordering based on the selected Global VPS configuration.
The table shows current Global VPS infrastructure locations and base prices. Managed scope and service pricing are confirmed before ordering.
Managed Global VPS locations, pricing, Backup, DDoS and SLA.
Global VPS is self-managed. With Managed Global VPS, SERVER1 performs agreed server administration tasks. Infrastructure locations come from the same selected global partner network.
Global VPS infrastructure pricing is shown in the live catalogue. The Managed scope and fee depend on the selected configuration and administration requirements, so final pricing is confirmed before ordering.
Global VPS infrastructure is available on 1, 6 or 12 month billing terms. The full amount due for the selected term and the Managed service fee are confirmed before ordering.
No. VPS Backup is an optional add-on.
Yes. DDoS Protection is included within the global infrastructure.
OS and image options depend on the selected Global VPS location and configuration and are shown during ordering. Within the Managed scope, SERVER1 can help configure a supported operating system.
The service uses a 99.9% Service Availability SLA. See the SLA page.
A refund is available within 7 days of service activation. See our Terms & Conditions for details.
In Georgia or global locations - managed or self-managed, within one ecosystem.