Hobo Host Bench Package, $ 3.14/mo. on Linux Shared

Bench Package has been updated on August 20, 2025 (added July 13, 2009), Aggregate Rating (1 out of 10 from 1 reviews)

🔌 Hosted domains :	30
🆓 free domains :	0
📌 Dedicated IPs :	0
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid Cards
🔨 Control Panel :	CPanel
🔧 Category :	BackupWordpressWebsite Builder
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-Free
🌏 Server Locations :	United States
⚑ Targeting :	US
💰 Money-back guarantee :	3 days

See also initial Bench Package plan location on their website!

*📜 Plan description

📄 Editorial Review

HoboHost Review — Lean Pricing, LiteSpeed Performance, Narrow Refund Window

HoboHost positions itself as a pay-for-what-you-use alternative to "unlimited everything" hosting. Instead of dangling teaser rates and heavy upsells, they lean on steady renewals, bundled essentials, and a LiteSpeed stack aimed squarely at WordPress and other PHP-driven sites.

What Sets Them Apart

HoboHost’s proposition is deliberately frugal: plans are built around the resources customers actually need, renewal prices match the pre-promo plan rates, and two cost traps many hosts rely on—migration fees and SSL add-ons—are removed. The platform runs LiteSpeed Web Server, which they claim is dramatically faster than Apache for static files and up to 50% quicker for PHP processing, a meaningful advantage for WordPress.

Shared & WordPress Hosting

The lineup centers on cPanel-based shared hosting with a WordPress focus. Useful inclusions:

• WordPress Toolkit and Softaculous for quick installs and safer updates.
• A drag-and-drop site builder (hundreds of themes, dozens of widgets) for non-coders.
• PHP version/extension selector to tune compatibility and performance.
• Uncomplicated management via cPanel: backups, cron, DNS editor, FTP controls, Webalizer stats, domain aliases, redirects, and more.

For day-to-day work, that mix covers most needs for blogs, brochure sites, and small shops.

Security & Hardening

Security is treated as a built-in, not an upsell. Plans include Free SSL, Imunify360 malware defense, KernelCare (rebootless kernel updates), ModSecurity, 2FA, brute-force protection, hotlink/leech controls, and LiteSpeed’s cache manager. That’s a strong baseline for shared environments where neighboring tenants can raise risk.

Pricing, Renewals & Money-Back

• No hidden renewal spikes: renewals revert to the plan’s regular price before any promo code (e.g., a $12/yr entry plan renews at $12/yr).
• Refunds: a very short 3-day money-back window on hosting fees after initial purchase; setup fees and domains are non-refundable. Suspensions for policy violations are not eligible.
• Upgrades: pro-rated within the term on request; custom packages available.

The value story is good for bargain hunters, but the refund period is notably tighter than the 30-day norm many competitors advertise.

Acceptable Use & Limitations

HoboHost’s AUP is strict in places. Notable prohibitions include outbound mailing list software (Mailman/PHPlist/majordomo), adult content, HYIP/MLM, warez, proxies, BitTorrent, IRC bots, phishing, and excessive download hosting. Sites monopolizing shared resources can be suspended. Personal (non-reseller) accounts may not resell hosting to third parties.

Infrastructure & Location

Servers are stated to be in California. While that’s clear enough for latency expectations in the western US, HoboHost does not disclose a physical business address, which is a transparency gap some buyers will consider a red flag.

Uptime & Support

HoboHost highlights speed via LiteSpeed and caching but does not publish a formal uptime guarantee. Support is ticket-driven with upgrade and migration assistance; free cPanel-to-cPanel migrations are included, which helps newcomers move in without added cost.

Who It Suits

• Individuals and small businesses who value predictable renewals, free SSL, and a WordPress-friendly stack.
• Beginners who want a low entry price without learning curve shock, thanks to cPanel, one-click apps, and a site builder.
• Cost-sensitive projects that don’t need bulk email, mailing lists, or edge cases restricted by the AUP.

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