Windows VPS (RDP) vs Linux VPS: which one should you choose?
Both are virtual servers that run all day, but they run different operating systems. The right choice depends on the software you want to run. This guide compares a Windows VPS, also called an RDP server, with a Linux VPS in plain language.
The short answer
- Choose a Windows VPS if your software only runs on Windows, such as MetaTrader 4 or 5, or a Windows desktop program
- Choose a Linux VPS if you run web apps, bots written in Python or Node.js, game servers or databases
- Not sure? Ask us on Discord what your software needs
What is a Windows VPS (RDP)?
It is your own Windows computer in a data centre. You connect with Remote Desktop and see a normal Windows desktop with a mouse and windows. Tabi Cloud offers Windows Server 2025, 2022 and 2019, plus Windows 11 and Windows 10. Windows Server 2025 is built on the same core as Windows 11, and 2022 and 2019 come from the Windows 10 generation. Windows comes pre-installed and you can install the version you choose in one click.
What is a Linux VPS?
It is a server you manage mostly through text commands over SSH. It is light and efficient, it uses fewer resources for the same work and it is the usual home for websites, APIs and bots.
Side by side
- Software: Windows VPS runs Windows programs. Linux VPS runs Linux software
- Control: Windows VPS gives you a desktop. Linux VPS gives you a command line
- Resources: Windows needs more RAM for itself, so plan a little extra
- Learning curve: Windows feels familiar. Linux takes a little learning
- Typical uses: Windows for MT4 and MT5, automation tools and remote work. Linux for websites, Discord bots and servers
Windows VPS vs your home PC
- A VPS stays on 24/7 and does not depend on your home power or internet
- It has a dedicated IP address and runs in a data centre with DDoS protection
- You can reach it from your phone or laptop anywhere
- Your PC stays free for normal use
Which plan should you pick?
- One MetaTrader terminal with a few charts: start with a smaller Windows plan
- Several terminals, many charts or heavy tools: choose more RAM and cores
- Tabi Cloud Windows VPS plans start from ₹649 per month, and you can upgrade any time
- Pay for 3 months to save 5%, or for 1 year to save 8%
Other things people use a Windows VPS for
- Running trading and automation bots that need Windows
- Remote work from any device
- Testing software on a clean Windows machine
- Running Windows-only tools that your laptop cannot keep on all day
How to order
Open the Windows VPS page, choose a plan and place an order. Join our Discord or message us on WhatsApp and our team sets up your server and sends you the details.