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When you’re starting a website, hosting can feel like one of the trickier choices — especially if you’re trying to balance cost, performance, security, and simplicity.

In short, shared hosting is the budget-friendly option where multiple websites share the same server, while managed WordPress hosting offers better speed, security, and automatic maintenance.

This guide breaks down how each option works, what you get with managed WordPress hosting, and how to choose the best fit for your needs.

TL;DR: Managed WordPress hosting vs. shared hosting

Managed WordPress hosting takes care of hosting, advanced security, automatic updates, and ongoing maintenance for your WordPress site. Shared WordPress hosting, on the other hand, provides hosting and basic server-level security, but leaves most site-specific maintenance and performance tasks to you.

Here’s a quick summary: