The right operating system depends on the software your site runs on. Choose Linux for sites built with PHP (including WordPress) and Windows hosting for sites built with ASP or ASP.NET.
In short
- WordPress, PHP, MySQL: Linux hosting
- ASP, ASP.NET, MSSQL, Access: Windows hosting
- A site made only of HTML and images works on either.
Comparison
| Feature | Linux hosting | Windows hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Programming language | PHP | ASP, ASP.NET (and PHP) |
| Database | MySQL / MariaDB | MSSQL, MySQL / MariaDB |
| Suitable software | WordPress, OpenCart, PrestaShop, Joomla | Business software written in .NET |
| Control panel | Plesk | Plesk |
If you do not know what language your site is written in, ask the company or person who built it. If you chose the wrong one, open a support ticket and we will help.
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