Web Hosting
$3.29/mo
Renewal price not listed
- Free SSL Certificates
- 24/7 Support
- 1-Click Install Apps
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Hostwinds
VPSManaged serverNorth AmericaEurope
Hostwinds offers VPS hosting for people who are happy to run their own virtual server, priced above most hosts of its type.
From $8.99/mo, and it stays at that price. As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Three years on the entry plan
$324
Every month$8.99/mo
No intro discount, no step-up.
Business Plan
Where its servers are
Hostwinds has data centres in 2 regions. The shaded areas are regions, not exact cities.
- North America
- Europe
We can only time hosts that publish speed-test addresses. The latency chart measures five clouds; a city close to you there is a good sign for any host in that city.
Plans and prices
As listed in April 2026. We have not rechecked these against the host's page yet, so confirm before you buy.
Business Hosting
$5.44/mo
Renewal price not listed
- Enhanced performance
- Daily backups
- Optimized resources
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Business Plan
Billing: Monthly
$8.99/mo
Renewal price not listed
- Unlimited sites
- Unlimited traffic
- Business
- WordPress
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Reseller Hosting
$19.99/mo
Renewal price not listed
- White label branding
- Custom pricing plans
- Easy account management
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Our test of Hostwinds
Tested by Hosting Compass, April 2026
4.1/5
- Performance4.1/5
- Ease of use4.1/5
- Support4.4/5
- Features4.1/5
- Value4.2/5
Hostwinds delivers solid all-around hosting with genuinely helpful 24/7 support. Their customizable VPS plans and included nightly backups make them a reliable choice for growing websites.
Overview
Founded in 2010 in Seattle, Hostwinds has grown steadily by focusing on customer service and flexible hosting options. They offer shared, VPS, dedicated, and cloud hosting from data centers in Seattle, Dallas, and Amsterdam.
Performance
Performance is respectable with average load times around 370ms on shared plans and significantly better on VPS. SSD storage is standard across all plans. Uptime averaged 99.95%.
Support
True 24/7/365 support via live chat, phone, and tickets. Hostwinds is known for responsive, helpful support that doesn't rush customers through issues. The support team can assist with server configuration, troubleshooting, and migrations.
Pricing & Value
Shared hosting from $5.24/month. Unmanaged VPS from $4.99/month. Managed VPS from $8.24/month. Nightly backups are included free on most plans. Custom VPS configurations allow precise resource allocation.
Who Should Choose Hostwinds?
Hostwinds suits users who want reliable hosting with excellent support, customizable VPS options, and no-nonsense pricing.
Prices mentioned in these notes are from the time of the test. Current prices are in the plans above.
Hostwinds at a glance
The dials are our editorial estimates on a 1 to 5 scale, not test results. How we estimate
- Management
- Managed server
- cPanel
- Yes
- Email included
- Yes
- Headquarters
- Seattle, WA
Best for
Fit by project
- WordPress sitePossible fit
- Online storeGood fit
- Business websitePossible fit
- Web app or SaaSStrong fit
- Portfolio or static siteWeak fit
- Blog or content siteWeak fit
- Agency with client sitesGood fit
From the type of hosting, the same rule the finder uses.
Strengths and trade-offs
In its favour
- No renewal step-up: $8.99/mo is also the ongoing price
- cPanel included
- Email included with hosting
Watch for
The first points come straight from the price and plan data.
Questions about Hostwinds
How much does Hostwinds cost after the first term?
The same as before: Hostwinds's entry plan (Business Plan) costs $8.99 per month and has no intro discount, as listed in April 2026.
Does Hostwinds include email?
Yes. Our data shows email accounts included with Hostwinds's hosting plans.
Where are Hostwinds's data centres?
In North America and Europe. We list regions, not exact cities, for Hostwinds.
Does Hostwinds offer cPanel?
Yes, Hostwinds offers cPanel.