In short
- Linux hosting is for PHP and MySQL, Windows hosting for ASP.NET and MSSQL applications.
- HTML-based sites run without issues on both platforms.
- Your site’s programming language and database determine the choice.
PHP - The following information will help you if you are having difficulty deciding when buying ASP hosting.
On our Linux servers, php and mysql applications are run smoothly.
On our Windows servers, asp .net and MSSQL applications are run smoothly.
Windows hosting does not have linux when mssql exists
If you have an HTML-based site, you won't notice if you choose Linux or Windows. Html sites work on both platforms.
Which hosting type should I choose?
The choice depends entirely on the technology your site is built with. PHP software such as WordPress, OpenCart, PrestaShop, Laravel and ready-made sites run on Linux hosting. Corporate applications written in ASP.NET and using an MSSQL database require Windows hosting.
| Feature | Linux hosting | Windows hosting |
| Programming language | PHP, Python, Perl | ASP, ASP.NET |
| Database | MySQL / MariaDB | MSSQL (and MySQL) |
| Control panel | cPanel, DirectAdmin | Plesk |
| Typical use | WordPress, e-commerce, ready-made sites | .NET corporate applications |
Quick advice
Unless your project specifically requires ASP.NET or MSSQL, Linux hosting is the right choice for most websites thanks to its wider software support and lower cost.
Uzman Tescil Editorial Team
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