Website Hosting reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 259 Reddit reviews across 27 subreddits and 38 posts to rank the best Website Hosting brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/webdev, r/software, r/webhosting, r/computers, r/HostingReviews_. Top-rated brands include Hostinger (4.1/5), SiteGround (4.6/5), DigitalOcean (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews259
Subreddits27
Posts38
Brands82
Products34
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#1
Hostinger
4.1
(31)
"Hostinger consistently wins me over with its intuitive control panel and rock-solid uptime."
"Hostinger consistently wins me over with its intuitive control panel and rock-solid uptime."
"The Best website Hosting i think its hostinger tbh"
"Hostinger is one of the best I've worked with."
"They have been very good even on shared servers."
"They are very reliable compared to GoDaddy and offered at a lower price."
"Hostinger offers excellent hosting services with great customer support."
"Hostinger"
"Hostinger."
"Hostinger is pretty great and affordable"
#2
SiteGround
4.6
(16)
"I’ve been with SiteGround for years and host all my clients’ sites there too. Since switching, I haven’t had any issues with security or performance."
"The only one that’s always worked well for me is SiteGround. It may not be the cheapest or fastest, but overall, it’s been the most reliable."
"I’ve been with SiteGround for years and host all my clients’ sites there too. Since switching, I haven’t had any issues with security or performance."
"The only one that’s always worked well for me is SiteGround. It may not be the cheapest or fastest, but overall, it’s been the most reliable."
"I host my portfolio as well as a handful of client sites on siteground. I typically work in wordpress and they are very wordpress friendly."
"Siteground is probably an excellent fit for what you're looking for."
"It’s been a huge upgrade."
"I’ve been using SiteGround for my HTML websites, and I’ve been impressed with their performance and support."
"WP/WooCommerce/Printful definitely works on their platform."
"I’ve been using SiteGround and Cloudways without any problems. But honestly, stay far away from Bluehost."
#3
DigitalOcean
4.6
(16)
"I would strongly suggest taking the time to learn VPS. Digital ocean or Hetzner."
"If you're comfortable with setting up a VPS, Digital Ocean is great."
"+1 for DigitalOcean, you can also get free $200 credits for new accounts"
"DigitalOcean's 200$ credit should be enough for what you are looking for. Not to mentioned I host a couple of Apps on their smallest VPS that has everything you just described and then some."
"Since you have GitHub Student check out DigitalOcean, you will get 200dlls of credit which is more than plenty for your usage."
"You should go for a VPS rather than shared hosting. Something like a VPS on DigitalOcean should be enough man."
"A VPS from Digital Ocean works fine for me as I am learning about building a server for a static website."
"DigitalOcean is excellent for deploying web applications."
"Simple and honestly really fast with minimal ongoing maintenance."
"Hosting it on AWS Lightsail or DigitalOcean gives you decent control and scalability without the Bubble price tag."
#4
A2 Hosting
4.2
(13)
"For WordPress, I usually recommend A2 Hosting. It’s reliable and one of the best web hosting picks I’ve used."
"I like A2 too. Wordpress + Litespeed cache = Happiness."
"A2 Hosting is an excellent option. I use it myself and always recommend it."
"They have been very good even on shared servers."
"I’ve been really happy with A2 hosting."
"I personally like A2. I used to be with GoDaddy way back. It was okay to start with, but long-term, there are better choices now."
"I would opt for a cheap vps on hetzner or DO otherwise Siteground or A2."
"A2 Hosting."
"A2hosting or siteground."
"They focus on speed and have options for turbo servers."
#5
Cloudways
3.9
(12)
"I’ve been using Cloudways to run over seven of my own sites and haven’t run into a single problem."
"Been using Cloudways for a few years and it’s great. A simple managed interface on top of whatever cloud host platform you want."
"I host 15 sites for 60ish a month."
"I used Cloudways at my previous job and wanted to know if it’s still solid for my new project."
"If you’re set on building your site with Wordpress then Cloudways offers good managed hosting."
"You can use cloudways.com to manage a digital ocean server. I've used it. The support is good, and the interface is intuitive."
"The performance is top-notch."
"I’m really happy I made the move."
"Cloudways might be useful for managing multiple platforms."
"Cloudways is another great option for managed hosting."
#6
Vercel
4.4
(10)
"I’m using the free Vercel plan, and it’s insanely fast."
"Vercel also free, super easy to deploy."
"Hands down vercel"
"I don’t think it’s an issue to host it on Vercel. Vercel has insanely easy integration with GitHub too."
"Very easy to start off with a template on Vercel, I used a NextJS(TS, Tailwind)/Contentful template and added Supabase as an integration."
"Personally, I would do the following: 1. Deploy to Netlify or Vercel"
"I think you would be able to host the site on Vercel and db on supabase for free."
"Vercel for starting outt."
"- V0 by Vercel"
#7
Squarespace
4.9
(7)
"Get a Squarespace one, with a domain through them, and Google hosting."
"Squarespace or Wix put you _several_ steps ahead."
"I find Square space to be by far the best."
"Squarespace is a great option for building websites."
"Square space would be the way to go."
"It has the easiest interface for the most beginner of users to the most advanced. Unlimited pages, beautiful designs."
"Squarespace works well for website platform."
#8
Nixihost
4.9
(7)
"I've actually been using Nixihost for my stuff, and it's been pretty solid. I haven't had any of those frustrating random downtimes like you mentioned, and their support has been genuinely helpful."
"The best option I came across for my WordPress websites was Nixihost, I am already hosting with them for nearly 2 years now and I can't recommend them enough."
"Nixihost"
"I’ve been using Nixihost for three years to host my clients’ websites and handle their domains and emails. Everything has been stable and secure with little to no downtime."
"I've been hosting with Nixihost for nearly 2 years now and I can't recommend them enough. They have fair prices - I pay 120$ per year for 5 WordPress websites, stable server - didn't had any long downtimes since I'm with them, and also an amazing support team that is eager to help whenever needed."
"I've been hosting with Nixihost for nearly 2 years now, and I can't complain about anything."
"I’ve got 5 websites on a shared Nixihost plan and get free SSL, Imunify360, and unlimited emails."
#9
Netlify
4.6
(7)
"Netlify"
"Netlify, Vercel, and Github Pages all have very generous free tiers"
"Netlify is the best. They also do free form handling."
"Netlify also provides free hosting for basic content."
"Personally, I would do the following: 1. Deploy to Netlify or Vercel"
"Netlify"
"I would recommend using heroku, netlify or infinityfree . As they provide free plans and they are quite easy to use."
#10
GitHub
4.6
(7)
"GitHub Pages is probably the cheapest option for hosting static websites."
"GitHub Pages is great for hosting static websites."
"Both GitHub Pages and Cloudflare Pages offer free hosting options."
"Github Pages is great for hosting static HTML/CSS/JS."
"You can use Github Pages for the static website."
"GitHub Pages or other static website hosting are good."
#11
Namecheap
4.4
(7)
"In case of customer support I'll give namecheap 10/10."
"Namecheap works just awesome for me: domains, VPS, shared hosting, deployments, etc. It's very cheap yet great."
"I use Namecheap."
"Their support is way better, and I won’t miss Bluehost’s insane renewal fees."
"I’d recommend checking out Bluehost or Namecheap."
"Its namecheap domain . and works great ."
"Namecheap"
#12
Hetzner
3.9
(7)
"My goto is either hetzner vps for somthing a bit more complex, and render for somthing simpler (static or api etc)"
"Upvotes for Hetzner"
"2 eu based I'd recommend based on what specifically you need would be hetzner and contabo"
"Host your own - Vultr, Digitalocean, Herzner, etc."
"I would opt for a cheap vps on hetzner or DO otherwise Siteground or A2."
"Get a Hetzner dedicated sever with at least 2x 1 TB SSD NVMe."
"Hetzner isn't going to be the best option geographically since it's in Germany and Finland and OP's probably better off with something in the US for better latency and responsiveness."
#13
Cloudflare
4.5
(6)
"Cloudflare is one of the cheapest fastest domains."
"Personally I would use Cloudflare Pages, but you can choose from the link above."
"For hosting, Cloudflare is great."
"I’m not super familiar with Wordpress but I’ve been playing around with Cloudflare and I like it so far."
"You can also connect a github repository to cloudflare pages for faster loading."
"Cloudflare is a pretty safe bet honestly."
#14
AWS
4.2
(6)
"AWS Lightsail offers a great starting price of $5 per month."
"Hosting it on AWS Lightsail or DigitalOcean gives you decent control and scalability without the Bubble price tag."
"I planned to host on aws where I could build and it's free for a month before it's $3.50 a month for the minimum package."
"If you planning to use cloud GPUs from Amazon or Google, why not host full project there? Use Cloud VPS and Docker, maybe will take time to setup but no restrictions, you can install whatever you need."
"You could get free tier aws server, that should be sufficient for most purposes"
"You can also set up most of this on AWS or another cloud provider for more control."
#15
Bluehost
2.8
(8)
"Definitely Bluehost, I've been using it for awhile, and so have my friends lol."
"Bluehost is reliable. They’re great for consistent uptime and good support."
"Have you searched Bluehost? It has shared hosting plans that include email hosting."
"I’d recommend checking out Bluehost or Namecheap."
"Bluehost is too expensive."
"Avoid Bluehost at all costs. Easily one of the worst hosts out there."
"Dont use Bluehost you will get alot of problems integrating your items to your website."
"Absolutely awful hosting service."
#16
WordPress
4.4
(5)
"I include WordPress hosting as a part of my MSP services and can offer better deals."
"Buying your own domain and hosting, and put up WordPress."
"For website platform, WordPress works well."
"I'd recommend checking out this article on choosing the best WordPress hosting providers for 2024."
"A wordpress site might do the job."
#17
GreenGeeks
4.2
(5)
"I use greengeeks have never had a problem. Highly recommend!"
"I’ve used GreenGeeks for hosting on all my sites."
"I moved to GreenGeeks for their eco-friendly hosting, and it’s been surprisingly good."
"GreenGeeks looks like a good eco-friendly option."
"For an eco-friendly option should consider GreenGeeks."
#18
Vultr
4.0
(5)
"Host your own - Vultr, Digitalocean, Herzner, etc."
"Given your budget I'd say vultr"
"You'll probably want to look at either Vultr or Digitalocean for the server hosting."
"Depending on your traffic, you could also look into a hosting provider like Vultr or Linode."
"Been very happy with vultr.com, may depend on your skill level though"
#19
Interserver
4.7
(3)
"I've been with Interserver for over a decade now and still love it."
"I've been with them for about a decade now and have 0 complaints."
"You could try InterServer for budget hosting; they also do email and have reliable support."
#20
DreamHost
4.3
(3)
"I have no complaints and I like the company."
"DreamHost is another solid option. They’re officially recommended by WordPress."
"Happy with their support"
#21
GitHub Pages
5.0
(2)
"GitHub pages….free 99."
"If the website is just static HTML/CSS/JS, you have the options of Github Pages, Netlify and Vercel."
#22
HostGator
5.0
(2)
"I keep coming back to HostGator. It's reliable, uptime is consistent, and I like how familiar cPanel is."
"I’ve had no issues running high-traffic sites (10k+ visitors/day) on a $38/month HostGator reseller plan. Support there has been fast and helpful."
#23
Cloudflare Pages
4.5
(2)
"Both GitHub Pages and Cloudflare Pages are excellent choices for free hosting."
"You could try cloudflare pages."
#24
Flywheel
4.5
(2)
"Flywheel is fantastic if you want something managed but straightforward."
"Flywheel is what we use."
#25
Astrem
4.5
(2)
"The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for sales and marketing, making it a great choice for businesses."
"The website build-out is affordable and includes essential features for online presence."
#26
Adobe
4.5
(2)
"Adobe Portfolio is included in the Adobe Photography plan."
"Adobe portfolio."
#27
InfinityFree
4.5
(2)
"InfinityFree offers an excellent free hosting service with unlimited storage and bandwidth."
"I would recommend using heroku, netlify or infinityfree . As they provide free plans and they are quite easy to use."
#28
Coolify
4.0
(2)
"Check out Coolify if you're interested in self hosting."
"No worries, you may like Coolify, or Heroku"
#29
Fresh Roasted Hosting
4.0
(2)
"You should try fresh roasted hosting."
"You can try fresh roasted hosting."
#30
Wix
4.0
(2)
"It's really simple."
"There's a ton of cheap website hosting options that let you use a gui to make the site like I think wix??"
#31
WP Engine
4.0
(2)
"If you’re looking for performance and excellent support, it’s worth considering."
"We switched to them after a horrible experience with siteground"
#32
Citadel
4.0
(2)
"Citadel seems like a solid choice for server hosting."
"I was just looking into this today and saw several comments praising Citadel as well as gamehostbros"
#33
NameSilo
4.0
(2)
"I built my WooCommerce store using Namesilo’s WordPress hosting and use their free Titan Mail service too. It’s been a good experience."
"They offer great hosting services for website builders."
#34
PebbleHost
4.0
(2)
"Great for a forum and there are many modules to customise your website."
"It's not awful but you need the premium."
#35
Heroku
3.5
(2)
"I would recommend using heroku, netlify or infinityfree . As they provide free plans and they are quite easy to use."
"No worries, you may like Coolify, or Heroku"
#36
Indifferent Broccoli
3.0
(2)
"I've been using indifferent broccoli on and off for years. I find that they mostly don't get overwhelmed by launches and they have pretty good customer service."
"They were cheap, they worked. Good enough."
#37
Kinsta
5.0
(1)
"You could look into Kinsta if performance is your top priority."
#38
Scala Hosting
5.0
(1)
"They've been rock solid the last 2-months."
#39
Chilidog
5.0
(1)
"Chilidog 100%."
#40
HostZonga
5.0
(1)
"For top-notch reliability and affordability, HostZonga has been my go-to for website hosting."
#41
Ionos
5.0
(1)
"A very good service in my experience."
#42
Asphostportal
5.0
(1)
"I personally use Asphostportal and it is around $8/month."
#43
Ohio Biz LLC
5.0
(1)
"Mark is awesome and will help you from start to finish."
#44
SurfHosting
5.0
(1)
"SurfHosting offers both website hosting and more, making it a versatile choice."
#45
WPEngine
5.0
(1)
"WPEngine offers exceptional performance and support, making it a top choice for premium hosting."
#46
Website Development
5.0
(1)
"I can develop a hand coded website that performs 100% on Google Page Speed."
#47
Dreamhost
5.0
(1)
"Managed WordPress site with automatic management of SSL Cert, PHP upgrades, WordPress upgrades, and daily backups."
#48
OVH
5.0
(1)
"I bought a domain at OVH and they threw in 100MB hosting space with PHP support, which is more than enough for a simple website."
#49
Supabase
5.0
(1)
"Supabase provides excellent database features outside of CMS."
#50
ClubNode
5.0
(1)
"They are really cheap and you can use nginx and wordpress to set it up."
#51
Contentful
5.0
(1)
"Contentful is a great CMS that integrates well with other products."
#52
DedicatedMC
5.0
(1)
"Support in Discord in under 5 minutes."
#53
NameHero
5.0
(1)
"Their customer service is amazing, friendly and super fast."
#54
ResellerClub
5.0
(1)
"They have been very good even on shared servers."
#55
Webgee
5.0
(1)
"They offer cPanel with all you need to start and also a nice knowledgebase."
#56
Cloud86
5.0
(1)
"Happy with speed and pricing."
#57
Systeme
5.0
(1)
"You can get free hosting at Systeme. It's way faster than any shared hosting you can buy."
#58
Leadsleap
5.0
(1)
"Comes with site builder, hosting, email autoresponder, and tracking."
#59
iWebFusion
5.0
(1)
"I've been using iWebFusion for years, no complaints."
#60
20i
5.0
(1)
"It is a great and easy panel for clients."
#61
Neocities
5.0
(1)
"Neocities offers free hosting for basic content."
#62
Batch Nepal
5.0
(1)
"The dashboard allows clients to purchase servers, request services, and monitor them all in one place."
#63
Dathost
5.0
(1)
"I used Dathost for my most recent Valheim play through and it was really great, best control panel I've used and I've tried all of the big names. 0 reliability or performance issues."
#64
Cloud Hosting
4.0
(1)
"Go with cloud hosting pay as you go."
#65
Webxloo
4.0
(1)
"Webxloo offers an all-in-one solution that can simplify your website hosting and CRM needs while fitting your budget."
#66
4.0
(1)
"It’s free for personal use."
#67
Smugmug
4.0
(1)
"Tell them to check out Smugmug."
#68
Netcup
4.0
(1)
"I would buy a vps from netcup or hetzner and just self host it not that hard a lot of tutorials out there."
#69
Various Hosting Providers
4.0
(1)
"Reseller hosting will be what you're looking for then."
#70
Various Hosting Companies
4.0
(1)
"Look for a Hosting company that offers fully managed services."
#71
Amazon Lightsail
4.0
(1)
"Cyberpanel with an Amazon Lightsail Ubuntu deployment."
#72
HostPapa
4.0
(1)
"They offer great hosting services for website builders."
#73
Entexion
4.0
(1)
"Check out Entexion.com."
#74
PhotoBiz
4.0
(1)
"Affordable, they has we build it for you services if you need them."
#75
Shopify
4.0
(1)
"Shopify 2.0 works well."
#76
AA Game Hosting
4.0
(1)
"Got my server from AA game hosting. They're cheaper less than 10$"
#77
ValHost
4.0
(1)
"If we decided to go full vanilla im going ValHost for sure - they're cheap, you can swap games and I already played V rising through them."
#78
GameHostBros
4.0
(1)
"Yeah i heard really good things about gamehostbros, i was considering them forsure when looking into servers to rent"
#79
OVHCloud
4.0
(1)
"OVHCloud is a french hosting company with a datacenter in Beauharnois (Québec). Another good eu based hoster is Hetzner from germany"
#80
Oracle Cloud
4.0
(1)
"If you go for a VPS, try Oracle Cloud's always free tier."
#81
Linode
4.0
(1)
"Anyways, linode."
#82
EIG-owned Hosting Providers
1.0
(1)
"Avoid EIG-owned hosting providers (like Bluehost, HostGator, etc.) if you’re looking for something better."
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