Top 10 Web Hosting 2025 - Ratings Score

GoDaddy

GoDaddy.com stands as the largest domain name registrar in the world, with over 81 million domains under management and a strong global presence in the web hosting and internet services market. Founded in 1997 by Bob Parsons, GoDaddy has grown from a simple registrar to a comprehensive solutions provider, helping more than 20 million entrepreneurs build and manage their online presence.

The company’s services cover everything from domain registration and web hosting (shared, VPS, WordPress, and dedicated) to SSL certificates, email hosting, eCommerce solutions, marketing tools, and its own AI assistant, Airo. GoDaddy targets users ranging from beginners to small business owners, positioning itself as an all-in-one platform for building and scaling websites.

Its wide product suite is matched with localization efforts—custom subdomains and support for multiple languages allow GoDaddy to maintain strong engagement in markets like India, Germany, and Indonesia, in addition to North America and Europe.

However, while the company is popular and easy to use, some services feel basic unless upgraded to higher-tier plans. Key add-ons like malware protection, SEO tools, and backup options often come with extra fees. Despite this, GoDaddy’s brand recognition, ecosystem, and beginner-friendly tools continue to make it a top pick for those entering the online world.

As of 2025, GoDaddy has streamlined its hosting offerings significantly, moving away from legacy services to focus on more flexible and scalable solutions. Several traditional hosting products have reached end-of-life status, marking a notable shift in the company's long-term strategy.

Windows Shared Hosting: Retired

Although some support articles and outdated mentions still linger on the website, GoDaddy has officially discontinued Windows-based Shared Hosting. Customers seeking Windows environments are now directed toward Windows VPS Hosting, which offers full control, dedicated resources, and compatibility with Plesk for easier management. This change is aimed at users who need specific Windows-based frameworks or applications but require more robust performance than shared hosting can offer.

Dedicated Servers and Reseller Hosting: Phased Out

GoDaddy has also retired Dedicated Servers and Reseller Hosting. These products are no longer available for new purchases and are being gradually phased out. Customers on legacy dedicated hardware are being migrated, when possible, to modern VPS Hosting solutions, which match or exceed the performance (CPU, RAM, and storage) of traditional dedicated setups. The migration also introduces regional flexibility, with VPS plans now available across data centers in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Reseller hosting, once a core product for web agencies and hosting entrepreneurs, has also been deprecated, with GoDaddy choosing to focus on direct hosting solutions and managed services instead.

Cloud Hosting: Discontinued

Previously offered cloud hosting plans have been sunset as well. Existing customers on cloud infrastructure are now covered by high-performance shared hosting plans, which use advanced caching, load balancing, and scalable resources to mimic the benefits of cloud platforms in a simplified format. This evolution reflects GoDaddy's intention to reduce complexity while still delivering speed and reliability to modern websites. [visit website godaddy.com]

Name Cheap

Founded in 2000, Namecheap has evolved from a modest domain registrar into one of the most recognized names in the domain and hosting industry. Today, Namecheap is an ICANN-accredited registrar managing over 17 million domains for clients worldwide. With more than 1,700 employees operating across 18 countries, it’s clear that Namecheap has grown significantly while retaining its original mission: to provide affordable, reliable services for everyone.

Although it’s best known for its competitively priced domain registrations, Namecheap offers a comprehensive suite of services, including shared hosting, WordPress hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, reseller hosting, private email, SSL certificates, and a website builder. Additional services like WHOIS privacy (WhoisGuard), business apps, and eCommerce tools demonstrate their effort to cater to both beginners and small-to-medium business owners.

While Namecheap has made strides to expand its hosting services, it's still often seen as a domain-first company. Some users have reported issues like slower page load times, which may hinder their ability to compete with hosting-centric providers like Bluehost or SiteGround. Nevertheless, the value-for-money proposition and transparency they offer remain core attractions. [visit website namecheap.com]

Hostinger

Hostinger (founded in 2004) is a high-volume, budget-focused host that claims tens of millions of users across 170+ countries. They concentrate on mainstream workloads—Shared Web Hosting, WordPress hosting, Cloud hosting, VPS, domains, a website builder, and business email—and do not offer dedicated servers. Their appeal is a mix of very low entry pricing, global footprint, and an in-house control panel (hPanel) that simplifies common tasks.

Shared / WordPress hosting. Entry plans target personal and small-business sites with 1-click app installs, Let’s Encrypt SSL, LiteSpeed-based stack, and hPanel WordPress tools (auto-installer, staging/migrator on higher tiers). WordPress is a major focus, supported by caching and LVE account isolation to limit "noisy neighbors."

Cloud hosting. Their cloud tier promises higher performance with isolated resources, unlimited bandwidth, a free dedicated IP, free domain, and free SSL, plus unlimited email accounts, 1-click installs, and multiple PHP versions. It’s positioned as a faster, more resilient upgrade from shared hosting.

VPS hosting. VPS plans include a dedicated IP, full root access, SSD storage, IPv6, and a stated 100 MB/s network (product page metric). VPS targets developers and power users who want full control without moving to dedicated hardware.

Website builder & email. An AI-assisted website builder (drag-and-drop) is bundled on plans, and business email offerings round out the "one-stop" pitch, but are actually the same Shared Hosting Plans.
What’s missing. No dedicated machines, and phone support is intentionally excluded from the model. [visit website hostinger.com]

UOL Host

Part of UOL – one of the largest Brazilian IT provider – UOL Host is a hosting provider claiming to work from the largest data center present in South America and promising privacy as well as no hidden prices.

The company specializes in the following web hosting solutions:

• Shared Hosting;
• Reseller Hosting;
• VPS Hosting;
• Cloud Hosting;
• Email hosting;
• Website Builder;
• Domain Registration;
• SSL Certificates;

Shared hosting plans come with free domain included, email accounts depending on the level of the package you choose, MYSQL bases plus Let’s Encrypt integrated. Additional domains or subdomains, backup and file management are included through SSH, FTP and File Manager.

VPS servers include free SSL, management tools for WordPress, as well as GitHub, Slack and Docker integrated. Customers can get content displayed with Nginx. Plans support Ruby, PHP (several versions), Python or Perl and they are Node.js ready.

Reseller plans are all equipped with unlimited email accounts and unlimited bandwidth plus the possibility to upgrade your plan from your control panel as well as customize DNS addresses. Roundcube and Squirrelmail are integrated in your reseller package. [visit website uolhost.uol.com.br]

IONOS

IONOS stands as Europe’s largest hosting provider and a flagship member of the United Internet group, bringing over 30 years of experience to the table. Originally established in 1988 under the name 1and1 ( 1&1 ), the company set out with a clear vision: to deliver powerful, secure, and user-friendly hosting solutions tailored primarily for small and medium-sized businesses. In 2018, a strategic merger with ProfitBricks (based in Berlin and founded in 2010) transformed the company into IONOS, integrating advanced cloud infrastructure with its already robust suite of hosting products. This evolution has enabled the company to offer a wide spectrum of solutions—from traditional shared hosting and WordPress-specific packages to cutting-edge VPS, cloud, and dedicated hosting services.

At its core, IONOS is built on the principles of innovation, reliability, and customer empowerment. The company continuously refines its technology and service offerings to keep pace with a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Its product portfolio is designed to accommodate a diverse range of users, from individual bloggers and small startups to large enterprises requiring mission-critical solutions. By merging high-end hardware with user-centric software tools, IONOS has cultivated a reputation for delivering an exceptional digital experience.

Despite occasional critiques regarding the somewhat fragmented purchasing process (with multiple upsell prompts across several pages), the overall user experience is significantly enhanced by clear pricing information, intuitive navigation, and a well-integrated suite of management tools. In an industry where transparency and reliability are paramount, IONOS consistently rises to the challenge, offering both a high degree of customization and an unwavering commitment to uptime and security.

The company uses different websites/offices for other countries like: ionos.de for Germany / ionos.es for Spain / ionos.co.uk for UK/ ionos.it for Italy / ionos.fr for France / ionos.ca for Canada. [visit website ionos.com]

Whois.com

With extensive experience in the web hosting industry, Whois.com has grown into an internationally recognized provider of online services, catering to individuals, resellers, and businesses of all sizes. Based in Singapore, the company delivers hosting, domain, email, and website solutions across multiple regions, supported by a globally distributed infrastructure.

Shared Hosting

Whois.com’s shared hosting packages are designed for Linux and Windows environments. They include free SSL certificates, support for PHP 7.3, Ruby, Python, SSH, and MySQL, and are powered by Dell-based infrastructure. Except for the entry-level tier, all plans feature unlimited disk space, data traffic, and email accounts, giving customers flexibility to scale their online presence without worrying about resource limits.

Reseller Hosting

Reseller packages are available for both Linux and Windows operating systems, making them attractive for web professionals and agencies. Key inclusions are unlimited FTP accounts, add-on domains, databases, and POP3 email accounts with SMTP support, allowing resellers to create customized plans for their own clients. These plans are structured to give resellers full control and competitive resources.

VPS Hosting

Whois.com offers Linux-based VPS servers powered by SSD storage and KVM virtualization, ensuring better speed and resource allocation compared to traditional shared environments. Supported distributions include CentOS, Fedora, Ubuntu, and Debian, with instant deployment and full root access, making them suitable for developers, hosting companies, or businesses that need flexible, scalable infrastructure.

Dedicated Servers

For clients with higher performance demands, Whois.com provides dedicated servers built on Intel Xeon processors, configurable with either SSD or HDD storage. These include 2 IP addresses by default and RAID 1 setups for redundancy, offering businesses reliability and performance for heavy workloads, web apps, or large e-commerce operations.

Additional Services

Beyond hosting, Whois.com offers a broad set of complementary services such as:

• Cloud Hosting for scalable, distributed infrastructure.
• Website Builder with templates and drag-and-drop functionality for non-technical users.
• Titan Business Email and Google Workspace for professional email and productivity tools.
• SSL Certificates, Sitelock, and CodeGuard to enhance website security and automate backups.

These solutions position Whois.com as a one-stop provider for creating and securing an online identity. [visit website whois.com]

Network Solutions

Network Solutions is one of the oldest names in the web hosting and domain registration industry, founded in 1979 by Emmit J. McHenry. Over the decades, it has built a legacy as a domain registrar and hosting provider, with a reputation for reliability and a wide clientele ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individual entrepreneurs. The company is now part of Newfold Digital Inc., and although it once led the industry in several categories, its position has been gradually challenged by more modern, agile competitors.

Despite evolving market dynamics, Network Solutions continues to offer a range of services tailored to small and medium-sized businesses. Its offerings include shared hosting, WordPress hosting, domain registration, website design, email hosting, and SSL security solutions. The company also delivers cloud-based hosting features with file redundancy and built-in malware scanning, plus several optional add-ons like SiteLock, CodeGuard, and MyTime Support.

Notably, NetworkSolutions was the world's first domain registrar, and that long-standing expertise is still reflected in its domain services and educational support content. However, its hosting packages are relatively limited in scope, especially when compared to modern providers that offer more scalable infrastructure like VPS and dedicated servers, which are missing from their current lineup. [visit website networksolutions.com]

Blue Host

Bluehost has operated since 2003 (founded by Matt Heaton) and became part of Endurance International Group in 2010—now under Newfold Digital. They’re also an ICANN-accredited registrar (originally via FastDomain/HostMonster). The brand targets a broad, global audience with multi-language (EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, NL) and multi-currency support.
Product portfolio:

• Shared Hosting: entry plans aimed at blogs and small sites, with a push toward "High Performance Hosting" options that increase CPU/RAM and storage for heavier workloads.
• Managed WordPress Hosting / WordPress Cloud: an all-in-one stack focused on speed and security (LiteSpeed servers, NVMe SSD, built-in caching, global CDN, HTTP/3, Object Cache Pro). Security messaging includes firewalling, daily malware scanning, DDoS mitigation, auto WP updates, and free SSL. WordPress extras include guided onboarding, SSO into WP Admin, staging, automated backups, and their WonderSuite (templates/WonderBlocks/AI tools).
• VPS Hosting: AMD EPYC compute, DDR5 RAM, NVMe storage, full root, and optional guided setup (they’ll install cPanel and WordPress if desired).
• Dedicated Servers: latest-gen Xeon with NVMe, root access, and managed support; positioned for high-traffic applications.
• Domains & Professional Email: domain registration and branded email options; they also resell Google Workspace (newer plans highlighting Google AI/Gemini features).
• Website Design Services: an in-house team builds custom WordPress sites and stores (content/SEO copywriting, design, onboarding, and post-launch change window).

Bluehost is still a feature-rich, WordPress-centric provider with broad plan coverage (shared → VPS → dedicated). The brand’s scale brings polished tooling and integrations; however, long-time users have noted quality fluctuations through ownership changes, and marketing can be aggressive around "best"/"top-rated" claims.

Blue Host was once regarded as a highly active and reliable hosting company, but its quality has gradually declined following a series of acquisitions—a trend also reflected in WHTop customer reviews. The company continues to highlight its past recognition by ReviewSignal, a now-defunct review platform with limited credibility, which further harms its image.

In past years, Bluehost attempted to expand internationally, even operating bluehost.cn (now defunct as of 2025) and acquiring numerous localized domain names in different countries to consolidate its global brand presence.

In August 2021, Newfold Digital—the parent company of Bluehost—acquired Yoast, the widely used WordPress SEO plugin. Since then, Bluehost has actively promoted Yoast as part of its hosting packages, a move seen as a way to boost profit margins. [visit website bluehost.com]

Rackspace

Rackspace Technology is a long-established hosting and cloud services provider that started operations in 1998 in San Antonio, Texas, when three Trinity University classmates launched a managed hosting business that focused on doing more than just renting servers. Over time, the company evolved from traditional hosting into a broader multicloud and hybrid-cloud services specialist, rebranding as Rackspace Technology and positioning itself as an end-to-end partner for cloud, data, security and applications. They serve customers in more than 120 countries, including a significant portion of large enterprises, and are known for their "Fanatical Experience" approach to service.

From a classic hosting perspective, Rackspace still maintains a strong portfolio around managed hosting on dedicated infrastructure and colocation hosting. Managed Hosting is delivered on single-tenant bare-metal servers that are fully designed, deployed and operated by Rackspace engineers. Customers can choose custom dedicated servers, database management for MySQL, Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, enterprise storage (SAN and NAS), managed backup, disaster recovery, networking and security components such as next-generation firewalls and DDoS mitigation. This gives them a clear positioning in the Dedicated Hosting and Managed Hosting space for mission-critical workloads where performance, compliance and SLAs matter more than low entry pricing.

Alongside dedicated infrastructure, Rackspace provides Colocation Hosting for organizations that want to keep ownership and control of their hardware while offloading data-center operations. Customers place their own servers and storage in Rackspace facilities, gaining access to enterprise power, cooling, connectivity and on-site "Smart Hands" support. Colocation is offered in dozens of data centers worldwide, with an emphasis on extending or exiting in-house data centers while retaining direct control over compute and security.

Rackspace is also deeply involved in cloud and private cloud. They are co-creators of OpenStack and still operate OpenStack Private Cloud Enterprise, offering fully managed OpenStack environments with a 99.99% API uptime commitment, dedicated compute nodes, redundant controller nodes, and scalable Ceph-based storage. Customers can run these private clouds in Rackspace data centers, their own facilities or third-party colocation sites. Beyond OpenStack, Rackspace manages environments on major public clouds including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and VMware-based private clouds, positioning itself as a multicloud managed services provider rather than a simple Infrastructure-as-a-Service vendor.

On top of infrastructure, Rackspace has a significant Email & Productivity line. Rackspace Email and Rackspace Email Plus provide business-class email with 25 GB mailboxes, anti-spam and virus protection, optional file storage and collaboration tools, and a dedicated webmail interface. These services are backed by explicit 100% uptime guarantees and 24x7x365 human support. Rackspace also runs and supports Microsoft 365, Hosted Exchange and related collaboration solutions, so email and productivity clearly remain an important part of their portfolio under the Emails and Managed Hosting categories.

The overall impression is of a provider that has deliberately moved away from commodity shared hosting and unmanaged VPS, and now focuses on larger organizations that need tailored Dedicated, Colocation, Private Cloud and Managed Public Cloud solutions, with strong SLAs and operational support as the main differentiator. However, by November 2025, a comparison with 2021 using WHTop’s historical prices, screenshots, and content suggests that Rackspace has shown little visible progress, which may indicate stagnation and even a gradual decline. [visit website rackspace.com]

Name Hero

NameHero is a U.S. hosting provider (founded in 2015 by Ryan Gray, current CEO of the company) built around a private-cloud platform and a "SuperHero" 24/7 support ethos. They’ve grown quickly, showing up at industry events (Affiliate Summit, AdTech, HostingCon) and positioning themselves as a performance-first, security-aware alternative for individuals, small businesses, agencies, and resellers.

Their portfolio covers Shared Hosting, Managed WordPress, Reseller Hosting, Managed VPS, Cloud Dedicated, Domain Registration, Email (HeroicMail), Gaming servers, and even Cloud GPU instances for AI/ML workloads. The platform leans on LiteSpeed, MariaDB, AMD EPYC CPUs, NVMe storage, and an AI-driven Security Shield (DDoS mitigation, WAF, malware scanning). WordPress plans bundle staging, auto core updates, SSL, and caching; resellers get 100% white-label hosting with WHM, a WHMCS/Blesta license option, and Cloudflare integrations. VPS and cloud dedicated servers ride their private cloud with on-demand scaling, full root access, InterWorx licensing, and optional Softaculous. An AI website builder (HeroBuilder) and enterprise hosting tiers round out the stack for teams that want hands-on help and compliance-minded deployments. [visit website namehero.com]