Architectural Decision Guide

Linux VPS vs Windows VPS: OS Comparison for Developers & Businesses

Comparing Ubuntu/AlmaLinux vs Windows Server 2022 for ASP.NET, MSSQL, MetaTrader, Tally, and open-source stacks.

Executive Architecture Summary

Linux VPS is the global standard for web servers (Nginx/Apache), Docker, Node.js, Python, and PHP with minimal RAM overhead. Windows VPS is mandatory for ASP.NET, MSSQL Server, MetaTrader algorithmic trading, and Tally on Cloud.

Feature Specification	Linux KVM VPS Starting from ₹499/mo	Windows Server VPS Starting from ₹1,199/mo
Remote Administration How you manage the operating system.	SSH Terminal / Key Authentication	GUI Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Base Memory Footprint Resource overhead of the operating system alone.	~250 MB RAM for OS	~1.8 GB RAM for Windows OS
Licensing Costs Operating system licensing fees.	Free Open-Source (₹0)	Licensed Windows Server included
Supported Software Stacks Native application compatibility.	Node.js, Python, PHP, Go, Docker	ASP.NET, MSSQL, Tally, MetaTrader
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