That depends on what you mean by "better."
VPS is "better" from the standpoint that it is more customizable, has faster performance, and can handle more traffic than a
shared hosting plan. Shared hosting is better from the standpoint that it costs less and is easier to set up.
A better way of asking this question is: Which type of hosting is
more appropriate for me?
There are a lot of variables, but the simple answer is:
- Small, simple websites and blogs with a limited audience — shared hosting
- Large and/or complicated websites and web applications with a large user base — VPS hosting