The global market for virtual private servers was valued at USD 4.81 billion in 2023. It is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16%, reaching USD 5.61 billion in 2024 and USD 18.39 billion by 2032.
A virtual private server (VPS) is a virtual machine (VM) that runs its specific copy of an operating system (OS) located on a computer. Various internet hosting service providers market it as a service. It works autonomously from other virtual spaces that are on the same machine. VPS hosting is preferred by companies wanting to switch from shared hosting due to the need for more resources and control over the website. VPS is also used in data centers because it eliminates power consumption, cooling, and availability problems. A virtual private server (VPS) is primarily a server within a larger server. Many web hosting companies offer this popular hosting option to satisfy users who only want to share some server resources with other websites.
The main drivers for the growth of the global virtual private servers market are the growing concerns about network security and privacy and the growing vulnerabilities of the signaling system in several countries, such as the United States, India, China, the UK, France, and Germany. Furthermore, increasing digitization dynamics of various verticals in various regions is expected to drive the growth of the Virtual Private Servers market during the outlook period.
The main drawback in the global virtual private server market is the shortage of preventive IT maintenance in the end-industry verticals. Besides, macroeconomic situations such as currency exchange rates and economic hardship are among the major factors that may hamper the growth of the global Virtual Private Server market.
REPORT METRIC |
DETAILS |
Market Size Available |
2023 to 2032 |
Base Year |
2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024 to 2032 |
CAGR |
16% |
Segments Covered |
By Operating System, Enterprise Size, Application, and Region |
Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview on Investment Opportunities |
Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
Market Leaders Profiled |
AWS (United States), United Internet (United Kingdom), GoDaddy (United States), Endurance International Group (United States), OVH (France), DigitalOcean (United States), Plesk (Switzerland), Rackspace (US), A2 Hosting (US), Liquid Web (US), Linode (US), Vultr (US), DreamHost (US), InMotion Hosting (US), TekTonic (United States), and Others. |
It plays a crucial role in the virtual private server. All virtual private server applications are installed and run in a segmented operating system-based virtual private server marketplace. The market is subdivided into Windows, Linux, MacOS, and others. Due to the rising demand for secured servers, the Linux segment is likely to record a CAGR of about 9% throughout the conjecture period.
The Linux segment is expected to be the main contributor to revenue during the forecast period due to the increased demand for secure operating systems from most companies. Additionally, Linux VPS hosting costs less maintenance and service than Windows VPS hosting, which is also the main reason why most organizations choose Linux-based VPS solutions.
Additionally, the virtual private server market is segmented on the basis of organization type. Segment of the organization type is further subdivided into large enterprises and small and medium enterprises. Due to the high rate of adaptation of small and medium enterprises, the small and medium enterprises sub-segment is expected to experience strong market growth during the outlook period.
comprises BFSI, Transportation, Healthcare, Hospitality, E-commerce, Telecommunications, Public Sector, and other subsegments. Due to significant concerns regarding data security, the BFSI subsegment is expected to be the largest market in the global Virtual Private Servers market during the foreseen period.
North America dominated the global virtual private server market in 2018,. This trend is expected to continue during the conjecture period, owing to the presence of the major market players and the increase in cyber threats in the region. However, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to show the highest growth rate over the forecast period in the Virtual Private Servers market due to increased government support for virtualized data centers.
The main providers in the global virtual private sensors market are AWS (United States), United Internet (United Kingdom), GoDaddy (United States), Endurance International Group (United States), OVH (France), DigitalOcean (United States), Plesk (Switzerland), Rackspace (US), A2 Hosting (US), Liquid Web (US), Linode (US), Vultr (US), DreamHost (US), InMotion Hosting (US) and TekTonic (United States).
In April 2020, GoDaddy Inc. announced the acquisition of Neustar Inc.'s registry business. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. The new service will be called GoDaddy Registry. Neustar's registration business spans a broad portfolio of top-level domains, including .biz, .co, .in, .nyc, and .us, and supports more than 215 TLDs and approximately 12 million domains.
In February 2020, Liquid Web, LLC, published about the launch of its Acronis Cyber Backups for dedicated hosting, which offers users extended capabilities and personalization. By partnering with Acronis, Liquid Web will be able to provide customers with easy-to-use and reliable backup solutions designed to improve recovery time while creating more efficient availability.
By Operating System
By Enterprise Size
By Application
By Region
Frequently Asked Questions
Technological advancements such as virtualization, containerization, automation, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are driving innovation in the Virtual Private Server market, enhancing performance, security, and scalability while reducing operational costs for businesses worldwide.
Managed Virtual Private Servers, which offer comprehensive support services including server monitoring, maintenance, security, and backups, are gaining popularity among enterprises seeking to offload IT management responsibilities and focus on core business operations, thereby driving the growth of managed hosting services globally.
The rise of remote work due to factors such as globalization, technological advancements, and the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred the demand for Virtual Private Servers, enabling organizations to provide secure and flexible remote access to their employees while ensuring data confidentiality and productivity.
Virtual Private Servers promote environmental sustainability by optimizing resource utilization, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing carbon emissions compared to traditional dedicated server hosting models, thus aligning with green IT initiatives and corporate sustainability goals worldwide.
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