PHP + MySQL is the foundation of most of the web: WordPress, Joomla, OpenCart, Laravel and custom scripts. Look for hosting with a current PHP version (8.1+), fast MySQL/MariaDB and the ability to switch PHP versions in the panel.
PHP + MySQL is the foundation of most of the web: WordPress, Joomla, OpenCart, Laravel and custom scripts. Look for hosting with a current PHP version (8.1+), fast MySQL/MariaDB and the ability to switch PHP versions in the panel.
For stable PHP sites you need: PHP 8.1+ (old 7.x is slower and insecure), MySQL 8 or MariaDB, enabled extensions (mysqli, GD, cURL, mbstring) and OPcache for bytecode caching. Watch the limits: concurrent DB connections, database size, max_execution_time and memory_limit. Good PHP hosting lets you switch the PHP version in a couple of clicks and uses NVMe disks — critical for CMSs with a heavy database.
Bottom line: for most projects in Ukraine the ideal VPS means NVMe storage, 99.9%+ uptime, a convenient panel and support in your language. Start with the ranking leaders above and compare them side by side.
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Which VPS suits whom
For a blog or portfolio
Cheap plans, simple launch
For small business
Stability and 24/7 support
For an online store
Speed, scalability, backups
For developers
SSH access, root, flexible config
Frequently asked questions
PHP 8.1 or newer. Old 7.x is slower, gets no security updates and is no longer supported by some CMSs. Good hosting lets you switch the version in the panel.
For most sites there's no difference — MariaDB is a compatible MySQL fork. Both work with WordPress, Joomla, OpenCart. A current version (MySQL 8 / MariaDB 10.6+) and an NVMe disk matter more.
On quality hosting — yes, in a couple of clicks via cPanel/ISPmanager/DirectAdmin. You need this when a CMS or plugin requires a specific version.
memory_limit (256 MB+), max_execution_time, DB connection count and database size. For heavy CMSs, confirm them before paying.
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