Windows vs Linux VPS — Which Should You Choose?
Licensing & Cost
Linux is free/open-source, typically lower cost. Windows includes licensing fees; preferred for .NET/SQL Server workloads.
Ecosystem & Management
- Linux: rich server tooling (Nginx, Apache, Docker), strong community.
- Windows: GUI tools, IIS, seamless AD/Windows integration.
Performance & Security
Both can be secure and performant when configured well; Linux commonly chosen for web stacks, Windows for enterprise apps.
Choose based on workload
WordPress/PHP/Node? Go Linux. .NET/Windows-only software? Choose Windows.
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