Key facts
- Quoted: price depends on resources and the software you run
- Setup, patching, security, monitoring and backups done by dijitul
- Plesk control panel or a custom Linux stack
- Multiple PHP versions side by side, including older ones where safe
- Supports Redis, Node.js, Python, Docker and queue workers
- Cloudflare DNS and SSL managed for all domains
- Migration from your current hosting included in the quote
The step up from shared hosting
Our £1 a day + VAT plan suits one website. A managed VPS is for when you need more: your own guaranteed CPU and memory, software that shared hosting doesn't run, or a server for many sites. We do the system administration, so you get the benefits of your own server without needing to know Linux.
Two ways we build managed VPS
Plesk VPS
Best for websites. You get Plesk with everything you'd expect: subscriptions per site, PHP version per site, WordPress Toolkit, Git and scheduled tasks. Ideal for agencies, multi-site businesses and busy WooCommerce or PrestaShop stores.
Custom application VPS
Best for applications. A lean Linux server with exactly what your app needs: Nginx, PHP-FPM or Node.js or Python, MariaDB or PostgreSQL, Redis, a process supervisor for workers, and Docker if you deploy in containers. Deployment by Git or CI pipeline. Suits Laravel, Django, Node.js and LLM-powered apps.
What managed means here
- Build: operating system, hardening, firewall and the software stack.
- Updates: security patches applied on a schedule, with care around anything that could affect your app.
- Monitoring: CPU, memory, disk, services and response times.
- Backups: files and databases, with restores on request.
- Help: UK support by phone and email from people who know your setup.
- DNS and SSL: Cloudflare in front of your sites, free certificates renewed automatically.
What we'll ask you
- How many sites or apps, and on what platforms?
- Current server usage, if you have it: memory, CPU and database size.
- Which PHP, Node or Python versions you need.
- Any background workers, cron jobs or scheduled imports.
- Do your developers need SSH, Git or CI deployment?
- What would downtime cost you, and do you need a staging server?
Get a managed VPS quote
Call 01623 650333 or email info@dijitul.uk. Tell us what you run today and what's not working, and we'll come back with a spec, a monthly or yearly price and a migration plan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a VPS and a managed VPS?
A VPS is the server itself. A managed VPS adds a team who sets it up, applies updates, secures it, monitors it and handles backups. dijitul offers managed VPS hosting in the UK on a quoted basis, with Plesk or a custom stack.
Is a managed VPS worth it?
If you don't have an in-house sysadmin, usually yes. The time and risk of patching, securing and troubleshooting a server yourself costs more than management. dijitul quotes managed VPS hosting so you know the full cost up front.
Can I run Laravel queue workers on a managed VPS?
Yes. dijitul sets up a process supervisor such as Supervisor or systemd to keep queue workers running, with Redis for queues if needed and the Laravel scheduler on cron. It's a common reason customers move to a managed VPS.
Can a managed VPS run old PHP versions?
Yes. Plesk can run several PHP versions side by side, so older sites can stay on the version they need while newer ones use PHP 8. dijitul runs older versions where it's safe and isolates those sites.
How much does a managed VPS cost in the UK?
It depends on CPU, RAM, storage and how much management you need, so dijitul quotes each one. For a single small website, dijitul Complete Hosting at £1 a day + VAT is usually cheaper and simpler.
Do I need a managed VPS for WooCommerce?
Small WooCommerce shops run fine on good shared hosting. Busy shops with many orders, large catalogues or heavy plugins benefit from a managed VPS with Redis and tuned PHP-FPM. dijitul can review your shop and advise.
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