{"id":277779,"date":"2026-07-24T11:49:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/?p=277779"},"modified":"2026-10-23T10:40:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:40:20","slug":"almalinux-8-vs-9-vs-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/almalinux-8-vs-9-vs-10\/","title":{"rendered":"AlmaLinux\u00a08 vs 9 vs 10 for VPS Hosting: Which Version Should You Choose?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discover the key differences between&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;8,&nbsp;9 and&nbsp;10.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn which&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;version best suits your VPS hosting needs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare the stability,&nbsp;features&nbsp;and support lifecycles of each version.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore Bluehost powerful VPS hosting environment for&nbsp;AlmaLinux.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand how to choose the right OS for long-term project success.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right operating system is one of the most important decisions you will make for your Virtual Private Server (VPS). For users who need a stable,&nbsp;secure&nbsp;and free enterprise-grade OS,&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;is a top choice. But with versions 8,&nbsp;9 and the upcoming 10,&nbsp;picking the right one can feel&nbsp;confusing. Each version offers a different balance of stability,&nbsp;modern&nbsp;features&nbsp;and long-term support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide breaks down the essential differences between&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;8,&nbsp;9 and&nbsp;10. We will help you understand the benefits and trade-offs of each. This allows you to select the perfect version for your VPS hosting needs and set your project up for success from day one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-nbsp-almalinux-nbsp-and-why-does-the-version-matter-for-your-vps-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;and why does the version matter for your VPS?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AlmaLinux&nbsp;is a free and open-source operating system that is 1:1 binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). That means you get the same stability and performance as a leading enterprise OS,&nbsp;without the licensing costs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/almalinux-vps-explained\/\">AlmaLinux VPS Explained: Architecture,&nbsp;Features &amp; OS Basics<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is governed by a community-driven,&nbsp;non-profit foundation,&nbsp;which is what keeps it free for good rather than free until a company decides otherwise. If you are still deciding between hosting types,&nbsp;it is worth&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/vps-vs-shared-hosting\/\">comparing VPS and shared hosting<\/a>&nbsp;first&nbsp;to see&nbsp;why a VPS makes sense for your project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have settled on a VPS,&nbsp;the&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;version you pick shapes what you can actually do with it. It&nbsp;determines&nbsp;which software versions run natively,&nbsp;what security protocols are available by&nbsp;default&nbsp;and how long you keep receiving critical patches before you are forced to act. None of that is a minor detail,&nbsp;since it decides how much maintenance work your server needs and when.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding what actually changed in each release is the first step to making that choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-key-differences-between-nbsp-almalinux-nbsp-8-nbsp-9-and-nbsp-10-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the key differences between&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;8,&nbsp;9 and&nbsp;10?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each major version of&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;brings significant updates to the kernel,&nbsp;security&nbsp;libraries&nbsp;and default software packages. The following table provides a clear overview of the most important distinctions to help you compare them&nbsp;at a glance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Feature&nbsp;<\/td><td>AlmaLinux&nbsp;8&nbsp;<\/td><td>AlmaLinux&nbsp;9&nbsp;<\/td><td>AlmaLinux&nbsp;10 (Anticipated)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Status<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Stable (EOL 2029)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Current Stable (EOL 2032)&nbsp;<\/td><td>In Development&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Linux Kernel<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Version 4.18&nbsp;<\/td><td>Version 5.14&nbsp;<\/td><td>Version 6.x (Expected)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>OpenSSL 1.1.1,&nbsp;SELinux&nbsp;<\/td><td>OpenSSL 3.0,&nbsp;Default SHA-1 Deprecation&nbsp;<\/td><td>Modern cryptographic policies,&nbsp;enhanced defaults&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Key&nbsp;software<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Python 3.6\/3.8,\u00a0PHP 8.2\u00a0<\/td><td>Python 3.9,\u00a0PHP 8.2<\/td><td>Python 3.11+,\u00a0PHP 8.2 or higher<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best&nbsp;for<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Legacy applications,&nbsp;proven stability&nbsp;<\/td><td>General purpose,&nbsp;new projects&nbsp;<\/td><td>Development,&nbsp;testing future features&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the table shows,&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;9 is the modern standard,&nbsp;offering a major leap in technology from version 8.&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;10 will continue this trend,&nbsp;building on the foundation of version 9 with the latest software and security enhancements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now&nbsp;let\u2019s&nbsp;explore the specific use cases to see which version is the right fit for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-who-should-choose-nbsp-almalinux-nbsp-8-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should choose&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;8?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AlmaLinux\u00a08 is the ideal choice for stability and supporting legacy applications. Its support lifecycle extends to 2029,\u00a0giving you years of security updates for a predictable environment. If you run specific software that requires older libraries,\u00a0like Python 3.6 or PHP 8.2,\u00a0this version ensures compatibility where newer versions might not.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This makes it a safe harbor for applications that are difficult to update. It is for environments where uptime and predictability are more important than having the latest features. However,&nbsp;an&nbsp;honest limitation is that you will&nbsp;miss out on&nbsp;the significant performance and security improvements found in the newer kernel and OpenSSL versions included with&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;9.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your project requires more modern tools and enhanced performance,&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;9 is the&nbsp;better&nbsp;option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-who-should-choose-nbsp-almalinux-nbsp-9-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should choose&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;9?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AlmaLinux&nbsp;9 is the recommended version for&nbsp;almost all&nbsp;new deployments. It&nbsp;represents&nbsp;the perfect balance of modern features and enterprise-grade stability. With a newer Linux 5.14 kernel and OpenSSL 3.0,&nbsp;it delivers better performance,&nbsp;stronger&nbsp;security&nbsp;and support for the latest hardware right out of the box.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This version is perfect for general web hosting,\u00a0developing new\u00a0applications\u00a0and running containerized workflows with tools like Docker. Its software repositories provide up-to-date versions of languages like Python 3.9 and PHP 8.2. By starting with\u00a0AlmaLinux\u00a09,\u00a0you ensure your project has a long support runway until 2032 and access to a modern toolchain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what if you are a developer who needs to work on the absolute&nbsp;cutting edge?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-who-should-choose-nbsp-almalinux-nbsp-10-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should choose&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;10?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AlmaLinux&nbsp;10 is designed for developers,&nbsp;system&nbsp;administrators&nbsp;and early adopters who need to prepare for the future. It provides access to the very latest software packages,&nbsp;kernel&nbsp;updates&nbsp;and security features as they are being developed.&nbsp;This version should not be used for live,&nbsp;production websites until its official stable release.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead,&nbsp;use&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;10 in a development or staging environment. It allows you to test your applications against upcoming changes and ensure they will be compatible when the time comes to upgrade.&nbsp;It is the best way to stay ahead of the curve and avoid future surprises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With each version\u2019s purpose now clear,&nbsp;you can make a final decision for your project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-do-you-choose-the-right-version-for-your-project-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you choose the right version for your project?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making the final call comes down to answering a few key questions about your project\u2019s needs. Use this simple framework to guide your decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What are your application\u2019s software requirements?<\/strong>&nbsp;Check if your code or content management system requires a specific version of PHP,&nbsp;Python&nbsp;or&nbsp;another library. A legacy app may need&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;8, while a new one can leverage&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;9.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is your project\u2019s lifecycle?<\/strong>&nbsp;If you are building a new website that will be active for many years,&nbsp;starting with the newest stable version,&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;9,&nbsp;is the smartest move. Its long support cycle until 2032 provides peace of mind.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Is this a production or development server?<\/strong>&nbsp;Live,&nbsp;customer-facing websites need the stability of&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;9. For testing and development,&nbsp;using&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;10 can help you prepare for the future.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have selected an&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;version,&nbsp;you need a powerful and reliable platform to run it on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-choose-bluehost-for-your-nbsp-almalinux-nbsp-vps-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Bluehost for your&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;VPS?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picking the right&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;version only gets you halfway there. The infrastructure underneath it matters just as&nbsp;much&nbsp;and&nbsp;that&#8217;s where most generic VPS providers fall short, whether&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;inconsistent&nbsp;CPU availability, disk I\/O bottlenecks&nbsp;or&nbsp;hardware that quietly drops support for your setup. Bluehost is built to remove that risk, giving you a stable, high-performance foundation to run&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;exactly the way&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;meant to run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Independently ranked #1 in web performance.<\/strong>&nbsp;Bluehost&#8217;s KVM infrastructure was&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vpsbenchmarks.com\/best_vps\/april_2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ranked #1 in Web Performance by&nbsp;VPSBenchmarks<\/a>&nbsp;(Grade A,&nbsp;self-managed VPS under the&nbsp;NVMe&nbsp;16 plan,&nbsp;as of April 30,&nbsp;2026),&nbsp;so your&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;stack processes traffic and application requests fast,&nbsp;not just on paper.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full root-level access.<\/strong>&nbsp;Complete,&nbsp;unrestricted control over your server via SSH,&nbsp;so you can compile,&nbsp;configure&nbsp;and secure your environment exactly as your project demands,&nbsp;with no proprietary constraints in the way.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>True hardware-level isolation with KVM.<\/strong>&nbsp;Your&nbsp;compute&nbsp;resources are isolated at the kernel level,&nbsp;so your database or containerized workloads run with the consistency of dedicated hardware,&nbsp;not a noisy shared environment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-speed&nbsp;NVMe&nbsp;SSD storage on every plan<\/strong>,&nbsp;built to handle transactional databases,&nbsp;logs and core file execution without the I\/O bottlenecks that slow down generic VPS environments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modern AMD EPYC infrastructure<\/strong>,&nbsp;including Zen 4-based servers and Zen 5-based servers where available,&nbsp;giving&nbsp;your&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;environment strong virtualization efficiency and long-term headroom.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deploy the exact&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;generation your project needs<\/strong>,&nbsp;from 8 through 10,&nbsp;via pre-configured templates,&nbsp;so legacy applications and next-gen builds can both find a stable home.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whichever&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;version fits your project,&nbsp;Bluehost gives you the raw performance,&nbsp;isolation&nbsp;and control to run it as intended,&nbsp;without licensing overhead or unpredictable rolling updates getting in the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" viewBox=\"0 0 1909 657\"> \n\n  <image width=\"1909\" height=\"657\" xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-141.png\"><\/image> <a xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/vps-hosting\"> \n\n    <rect x=\"99\" y=\"448\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0\" width=\"512\" height=\"113\"><\/rect> \n\n  <\/a> \n\n<\/svg>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-our-nbsp-final-thoughts-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are our&nbsp;final thoughts?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most new projects,&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;10 is the strongest choice available on Bluehost VPS today. It ships the newest kernel,&nbsp;the latest language and database&nbsp;packages&nbsp;and&nbsp;the longest runway of support ahead of it,&nbsp;giving your project the most future-proof foundation you can start on right now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AlmaLinux&nbsp;9&nbsp;remains&nbsp;a dependable pick if you want the widest third-party tooling support and the largest&nbsp;track record&nbsp;behind it,&nbsp;since&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;what most current production control panels and integrations are built and tested against first. Choose&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;8 only if&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;running a legacy application that genuinely depends on its older software environment,&nbsp;since&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;now in its security-only maintenance phase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whichever generation fits your project,&nbsp;Bluehost lets you deploy&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;8,&nbsp;9 or 10 on the same high-performance infrastructure,&nbsp;with full root access and no forced migrations,&nbsp;so your VPS is powerful,&nbsp;secure&nbsp;and reliable for years to come.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to launch your project on&nbsp;AlmaLinux? Explore&nbsp;Bluehost&#8217;s&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;VPS hosting&nbsp;plans and deploy the version that fits your project in minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-most-nbsp-frequently-nbsp-asked-questions-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the most&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;asked questions?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784893491007\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I upgrade from\u00a0AlmaLinux\u00a08 to 9 on my VPS?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes,\u00a0it is possible to perform an in-place upgrade using tools like\u00a0ELevate. However,\u00a0this is a major\u00a0system\u00a0change and carries risks. It is critical to perform a full server backup before starting. For most production websites,\u00a0the safest method is to launch a new server with\u00a0AlmaLinux\u00a09 and migrate your data.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784893501739\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does cPanel support\u00a0AlmaLinux\u00a09?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Absolutely. cPanel offers full,\u00a0stable support for\u00a0AlmaLinux\u00a09,\u00a0making it an excellent combination for managing your web hosting environment with a user-friendly interface.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784893512551\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is\u00a0AlmaLinux\u00a0a completely free operating system?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes,\u00a0AlmaLinux\u00a0is a free and open-source enterprise Linux distribution. It is managed by a community-run,\u00a0non-profit foundation. You do not pay any licensing fees for the OS itself,\u00a0only for the server resources from your hosting provider.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784893526951\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long will\u00a0AlmaLinux\u00a08 receive security updates?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">AlmaLinux\u00a08 is supported with security updates until 2029. This long-term support (LTS) window makes it a very stable and predictable choice for legacy systems that are not ready to be upgraded.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right operating system is one of the most important decisions you will make for your Virtual Private Server (VPS). For users who need a stable,&nbsp;secure&nbsp;and free enterprise-grade OS,&nbsp;AlmaLinux&nbsp;is a top choice. 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