Buying guide

VPS with Plesk or shared hosting?

Three ways to host your website, in plain words. The right choice depends on your traffic, whether you run an e-shop, and how much you want to deal with the server.

The three options side by side

Shared hostingHosting on a VPS with Plesk (Blue Mint)Your own VPS
What it isYou share a big server with hundreds of websites.Your website lives on a VPS with few clients, and we manage it.A virtual server just for you. You manage it.
SpeedDepends on the neighboursSteady, with few neighboursAs much as you pay for
Who handles updates and securityThe providerWe doYou, or at extra cost
Control panelUsually cPanel or its ownPlesk + WordPress ToolkitOften extra cost
Skills you needFewFewLinux and server admin
Typical cost€6 to €12 a monthfrom €3.99 a month€3 to €15 a month, without Plesk

Typical costs without VAT, from public pages of Greek providers (Papaki, Top.Host) and Blue Mint, 12 November 2026.

What fits you

Brochure website

A few pages, a contact form, a blog. Basic or Standard hosting is enough.

E-shop

Orders, payments, many products. Choose Premium or Business, for speed and space.

Your own applications

Laravel, Node.js or special software. Talk to us about a VPS we set up for you.

Not sure?

Run the free website check, or write to us and we will suggest a plan within a day.

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