The main difference is in the optimization and features specific to WordPress.
Shared Hosting is one of the simplest options for hosting a website. It’s a general hosting solution where resources on a server are shared among multiple websites. Shared Hosting is versatile and can host a variety of platforms or CMSs, but it doesn’t include specific tools or optimizations for WordPress.
Shared Hosting for WordPress is a version of shared hosting specifically designed for WordPress sites. It includes features like optimized server settings, automatic updates, plugins, and WordPress-specific tools such as advanced caching for better performance.