A dedicated server is a type of hosting service where an entire physical server is dedicated to a single client or organization. Unlike shared hosting, where multiple websites share server resources, a dedicated server provides exclusive access to the server’s resources, offering better performance, security, and customization options.

Dedicated servers are suitable for businesses and organizations with high-traffic websites, resource-intensive applications, or specific security and compliance requirements. It’s an excellent choice for e-commerce sites, gaming servers, media streaming platforms, large-scale databases, and enterprise applications.

The primary difference lies in the server’s physical nature and resource allocation. A dedicated server is a standalone physical server entirely dedicated to a single client or organization, providing exclusive access to all its resources. On the other hand, a VPS is a virtualized server created by partitioning a physical server into multiple virtual servers. Each VPS operates independently, with its own dedicated resources and operating system, but they share the underlying hardware.

VPS hosting tends to be more cost-effective compared to Dedicated Servers. Since a physical server is divided into multiple virtual servers, the hosting provider can spread the cost among several clients. Dedicated Servers are priced higher due to their exclusive nature and higher performance capabilities.