Business hosting vs reseller hosting
Both host many sites. The real question is whether you are hosting your own projects or selling hosting to other people.
Business hosting
Guaranteed power for your own portfolio of sites, all under one account.
Best for
- In-house teams
- Multi-brand companies
- Busy commercial sites
Reseller hosting
A parent account you split into separate branded accounts and bill yourself.
Best for
- Agencies
- Freelancers with retainers
- White-label service providers
Side by side
The differences that matter
| Feature | Business hosting | Reseller hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Separate client accounts | No | Yes, one per client |
| Your own branding | Not applicable | White-label panel and nameservers |
| Client billing | You pay one invoice | You set prices and bill clients |
| Resource control | Shared across your sites | Per-account limits you set |
| Support model | We support you | You support clients, we support you |
Our verdict
So which one should you buy?
If the sites belong to you, business hosting is simpler and usually cheaper.
If you invoice other people for hosting, reseller hosting gives you the separation, branding and margin to do it properly.
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