Semi-Dedicated vs Dedicated
Compare semi-dedicated hosting with dedicated servers on isolation and cost.
- Semi: best value
- Dedicated: exclusive hardware
- Match business scale
- Custom configs available
Overview
Semi-dedicated shares physical hardware with higher resource quotas for high-traffic sites. Dedicated servers provide fully exclusive physical hardware for mission-critical workloads.
- ✓ Semi-dedicated: shared hardware, high quotas
- ✓ Dedicated: exclusive physical server
- ✓ Semi-dedicated: managed environment
- ✓ Dedicated: IPMI remote management
Comparison Highlights
Semi-Dedicated
High-quota hosting plan
Dedicated Server
Exclusive physical hardware
Isolation
Dedicated is fully isolated
Pricing
Semi-dedicated is more cost-effective
How to Choose
Pick semi-dedicated for tens of thousands of daily visits. Pick dedicated for full hardware isolation, large databases, or game servers.
- ✓ View semi-dedicated plans
- ✓ View dedicated servers
- ✓ Contact sales for custom configs
Frequently Asked Questions
Main difference between semi and dedicated?
Dedicated provides fully exclusive physical hardware. Semi-dedicated shares hardware with higher quotas.
Is semi-dedicated good for game servers?
No. Gaming and low-latency apps need dedicated servers.
Dedicated server delivery time?
Typically 1–3 business days.
Can I start semi and upgrade later?
Yes. Upgrade to dedicated as your business grows.