WHY BALX

Infrastructure that grows with what you build.

BALX brings web hosting, virtual servers, dedicated compute and domains into one infrastructure portfolio — with room to go beyond predefined packages when your project needs something different.

INFRASTRUCTURE SPECTRUM
TIERS 01–04
WEB HOSTING
Managed platform · Shared infrastructure
Shared
VPS
Virtual server · Full root access
Shared vCPU
VDS
Dedicated vCPU · Greater isolation
Dedicated vCPU
DEDICATED SERVERS
Physical hardware · Maximum control
Bare Metal
BUILT TO EVOLVE

Start where you are.
Move when you need more.

01 → 04Continuous Path
100%Clear Resource Boundaries

Not every project needs the same infrastructure on day one. A company website, an online store, an internal platform, a development environment and a high-load application can all begin with very different requirements. Those requirements can also change quickly.

BALX is built around that reality.

Instead of treating web hosting, virtual infrastructure, dedicated compute and domains as isolated products, we see them as different layers of the same infrastructure journey. A project can start with advanced web hosting, move to a VPS when it needs more control, step into a VDS when dedicated virtual CPU resources become important, and eventually move to dedicated hardware when the workload calls for it.

The goal is not to push every customer toward the largest server. The goal is to provide the level of infrastructure that makes sense for the workload today while keeping a clear path forward for tomorrow.

ONE INFRASTRUCTURE PORTFOLIO

Different workloads.
Different levels of control.

BALX covers several levels of hosting and compute so that infrastructure can be matched to the actual requirements of a project rather than forcing every workload into the same type of service.

WEB HOSTINGMANAGED
Managed environment
ComputeShared infrastructure
ControlSimple operation
VPSSHARED vCPU
Virtual server
ComputeShared compute resources
ControlFull root access
VDSDEDICATED vCPU
Virtual server
ComputeDedicated vCPU resources
ControlGreater workload isolation
DEDICATEDBARE METAL
Physical server
ComputeDedicated hardware
ControlMaximum infrastructure control
DOMAINSNETWORK ENTRY
Identity and entry point
ComputeDomain registration & DNS
ControlIntegrated management
// PRECISE RESOURCE SEPARATION ACROSS ALL TIERSLOCATION SELECTION: FRANKFURT & LJUBLJANA
WEB HOSTING

A strong foundation without server administration.

For websites and applications that do not require their own server environment, BALX Web Hosting provides a straightforward starting point.

It is intended for customers who want a capable hosting environment without having to manage an operating system, maintain a virtual machine or handle the infrastructure layer themselves.

That makes it suitable for business websites, content-driven projects, smaller online services and customers who prefer to focus on the application rather than the server underneath it.

But choosing web hosting does not mean locking the project into web hosting forever. If requirements increase and the project eventually needs root access, different software, additional isolation or more direct control over resources, the next infrastructure layer is already part of the same BALX portfolio.

TIER 01 SPECIFICATION
Managed Hosting Environment
  • Zero OS maintenance or kernel updates required
  • DirectAdmin control plane included
  • NVMe storage & automatic SSL certificates
  • Seamless upgrade path to VPS when root access is needed
TIER 02 SPECIFICATION
Virtual Server Infrastructure
  • Full root access with independent OS deployment
  • Shared compute resources for flexible scaling
  • High-performance NVMe storage tiers
  • Frankfurt & Ljubljana datacenter availability
VPS

More freedom when shared hosting is no longer enough.

A VPS gives a project its own virtual server environment and considerably more control over how that environment is configured.

It is a natural step for developers, businesses and technical teams that need root access, their own operating system environment, custom services, development stacks or applications that no longer fit comfortably inside traditional web hosting.

BALX VPS is based on shared compute resources, making it a flexible option for workloads that need the freedom of a server without immediately moving to dedicated virtual CPU resources or physical hardware.

That distinction matters.

We do not describe a shared-resource VPS as dedicated infrastructure. Customers should be able to understand what they are buying and choose the appropriate platform based on the actual workload.

VDS

Dedicated virtual CPU resources for more demanding workloads.

When a workload needs greater consistency and stronger resource isolation, a VDS provides the next level of virtual infrastructure.

Unlike the shared compute model used by a VPS, BALX VDS plans are designed around dedicated virtual CPU resources. This makes VDS suitable for more demanding applications, production services, larger databases, application servers and workloads where predictable compute allocation matters more.

You still retain the flexibility of a virtual server environment, including root-level control and the ability to choose and configure the software stack, while moving closer to the resource model associated with dedicated infrastructure.

For many projects, VDS represents the middle ground between the flexibility of virtualization and the resource commitment of a dedicated server.

TIER 03 SPECIFICATION
Virtual Dedicated Compute
  • 100% dedicated vCPU cores allocated exclusively
  • Guaranteed CPU cycles without neighbor interference
  • Expanded RAM & high-capacity NVMe storage tiers
  • Ideal bridge between virtualization and bare metal
TIER 04 SPECIFICATION
Bare Metal Dedicated Hardware
  • Physical CPU, RAM and NVMe drives exclusively yours
  • Zero virtualization overhead or hypervisor layer
  • Maximum input/output consistency and throughput
  • Custom network and private topology configurations
DEDICATED INFRASTRUCTURE

When the entire machine should belong to the workload.

Some workloads eventually reach the point where virtual infrastructure is no longer the preferred approach.

A dedicated server gives the customer direct use of physical server resources rather than sharing the underlying machine with other virtual workloads. It is intended for infrastructure where resource requirements, software architecture, workload profile or operational policy justify a dedicated hardware environment.

Dedicated infrastructure can make sense for larger production systems, specialized application stacks, database-heavy workloads, private platform infrastructure and projects where the customer wants the highest level of control over the server environment.

BALX therefore treats dedicated servers as part of the same progression, not as an unrelated product category.

A customer can begin with a much smaller environment and move toward dedicated infrastructure only when the technical requirements justify it.

DOMAINS

Infrastructure starts with how people reach it.

Servers run applications, but domains are how customers, users and services find them.

BALX includes domains as part of the wider infrastructure experience so customers can keep the public identity of a project close to the services that power it.

Whether a domain points to a website, application, API, mail service or another infrastructure endpoint, it forms an important part of the overall setup.

The goal is to make domain management feel like a natural part of deploying a service rather than a completely disconnected task.

IDENTITY & ENTRY
Domain Portfolio Integration
  • .com, .eu, .de, .si, .net and top European TLDs
  • Fast authoritative DNS management and nameserver records
  • Straightforward transfers with zero downtime
  • Unified billing alongside hosting and compute
BEYOND THE STANDARD PACKAGE

Your requirements do not always fit into a predefined box.

Standardized plans are useful because they make infrastructure easier to understand, compare and deploy. But real projects are not always standardized.

A customer may need a different balance of CPU, memory or storage. A deployment may require additional network capacity, a private network, extra storage, a particular service combination or an infrastructure setup that is not represented by one of the standard plans.

BALX is not intended to stop at the edge of the pricing table.

When a requirement falls outside the normal packages, we can discuss the workload and determine whether a more appropriate configuration can be prepared. That might mean adjusting resources, selecting a different infrastructure class, combining services or designing a solution around requirements that do not map cleanly to an existing package.

This does not mean that every imaginable configuration will always be available. It means that the conversation does not end simply because the exact combination is not shown on the website.

The predefined packages provide a clear starting point. They are not intended to be the limit of what can be discussed.

CUSTOM SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE
FLEXIBLE SPECIFICATION ENGINE
01 · PREDEFINED STARTING POINTS
Web HostingDirectAdmin · Shared NVMe
VPS PlansShared Compute · Full Root
VDS PlansDedicated vCPU · High RAM
DedicatedPhysical Bare Metal
ADAPT & CONFIGURE
02 · TAILORED WORKLOAD DIMENSIONS
Compute AllocationTailored
Non-standard vCPU or physical core ratios
Memory & StorageTailored
High RAM capacity or expanded NVMe storage
Network ArchitectureTailored
Additional bandwidth, private VLANs & subnets
Specialized TopologyTailored
Multi-node clustering & tailored server profiles
Every custom configuration is verified against real infrastructure constraints in Frankfurt or Ljubljana.CONSULTATIVE PROVISIONING
ROOM TO GROW

Infrastructure should not become the reason a project stops moving.

Requirements evolve.

A website can become a business platform. A development server can become a production environment. A small application can gain users. A database can grow. A company can move from a simple hosted service to an architecture made from several independent systems.

Infrastructure should be able to follow that change.

The BALX portfolio is structured so that customers can choose between different levels of service without treating every upgrade as an entirely new relationship with an entirely different provider.

The appropriate path will not be identical for every project. Some applications may remain on web hosting for years. Some may start immediately on a VPS. Others may need a VDS or dedicated infrastructure from the beginning.

What matters is having clear options when those requirements change.

BALX PROGRESSION SPECTRUM · AVAILABLE TIERS
01Foundation

WEB HOSTING

Managed Starting Point

Fast deployment without operating system management.

02Autonomy

VPS

Flexible Server Control

Full root access with flexible shared compute resources.

03Performance

VDS

Dedicated Virtual CPU

Isolated computational throughput for production workloads.

04Maximum Control

DEDICATED

Physical Server

Total hardware allocation and physical workload isolation.

Custom infrastructure when requirements move outside the standard path.
Flexible Architecture Consultation
CLEARER INFRASTRUCTURE CHOICES

Understand what you are choosing.

Infrastructure terminology can easily become marketing language. BALX should make the differences between services understandable instead.

A VPS and VDS are not presented as the same thing. Shared compute resources and dedicated virtual CPU resources are not treated as interchangeable descriptions. A virtual server and a physical dedicated server represent different infrastructure models.

The purpose of that clarity is simple: customers should be able to choose a service because it fits their requirements, not because every product page claims to offer the same undefined “maximum performance”.

Clear product boundaries also make future decisions easier. When a workload begins to require something different, there should be an understandable reason to move from one infrastructure class to another.

Clear product boundaries

Distinct technical definitions between shared vCPU, dedicated vCPU, and physical compute without confusing marketing buzzwords.

Flexible configurations

Select the memory, NVMe storage tier, operating system, and datacenter location that aligns directly with your application stack.

Room to scale

Move cleanly between infrastructure levels without redesigning your operational model or moving to a different provider.

Control where it matters

Full root access when you need system freedom; managed platform tools when you simply want reliable web deployment.

BUILT FOR REAL PROJECTS

From a first deployment to serious infrastructure.

BALX is designed for customers who want infrastructure that can match different stages of a project.

01

DEVELOPERS

Environments where root access, software freedom and infrastructure choice matter.

02

BUSINESSES

Websites, business platforms and online services that need a clear path from hosting to more advanced infrastructure.

03

AGENCIES

Infrastructure for multiple websites, client projects and applications that may require different service levels.

04

ONLINE SERVICES

Applications and services whose compute, storage and network requirements can change over time.

05

TECHNICAL TEAMS

Teams that want the option to choose between shared infrastructure, dedicated virtual resources and physical servers.

06

CUSTOM REQUIREMENTS

Projects that cannot be described by a single predefined package and need a more specific infrastructure discussion.

THE BALX PRINCIPLE

Infrastructure without forcing every project into the same shape.

BALX is built around a simple idea: different projects require different levels of infrastructure.

For one customer, the right answer may be web hosting. For another, it may be a VPS with full server control. A more demanding workload may belong on VDS infrastructure with dedicated virtual CPU resources. Another project may require a dedicated physical server. And sometimes the right configuration may not exist as a predefined package at all.

That is why BALX is being built as more than a collection of isolated hosting products.

It is an infrastructure portfolio designed to provide a clear starting point, meaningful choices as requirements grow, and the possibility to discuss something more specific when standard packages are not enough.

BUILD ON BALX

Choose your starting point.
We’ll leave room for what comes next.

Explore the standard BALX services or talk to us when your infrastructure requirements need a different approach.