Has anyone tried using a VPS with cPanel specifically for database management? I’m looking for a way to handle users and backups through a UI rather than the command line—is it worth the overhead?

Yeah, it can be a really convenient setup. Using a VPS for databases https://www.hostzealot.com/vps/panel-cpanel with cPanel makes everything much easier if you don’t want to deal with command line all the time. You get a clean interface for managing databases, users, and backups, while still having dedicated resources for better performance. It’s a good balance between control and simplicity, especially for growing projects.