To put it bluntly the difference between reseller and shared hosting is scale. In shared hosting, a single website with a single domain name rents server space. For each additional website that is set up, you will have to put out a separate monthly fee.

With, reseller web hosting things are a little different. You rent out a large amount of web space. You then divide the web space up for each website you need. After that you have an option to resell any server space that you have left over. Then you become a sort of subcontractor for the web hosting company.

Shared web hosting is usually cheaper than reseller web hosting. Shared web hosting is usually very simple. It is the responsibility of service to provide you with the right technical support. All you really have to worry about is running your business. Usually shared web hosting is a simple and good option for a person running a business and for general personal use.

On the other hand reseller web hosting can get quite expensive. Sometimes it can cost between $25-$100 per month. Sometimes the price can be offset if you are able to sell your unused server space. However you can never be sure that you’re going to make a sale. You could easily get stuck with a lot of unused web space that you’re still paying for. For the budding entrepreneur, a reseller web hosting package may be good however it does have its drawbacks.