Host IT Smart Starter, INR 90.00/mo. on Windows Shared


Starter has been updated on (added ), Aggregate Rating (3.4 out of 10 from 10 reviews)
hostitsmart.com
Host IT Smart
608, Mauryansh Elanza, Nr.Parekh's Hospital, Shyamal Crossroad,
Ahmedabad , GJ 380015
IN
☎ Phone 079-3507-9700
  • 💡 Plan Name: Starter (sku #p81892)
  • 🔧 Category: Shared Hosting / Windows
  • 💰 Price:INR 90.00/mo.
  • 💿 Disk Space: 5 GB
  • 📶 Traffic bandwidth: 50 GB
  • 💲 Setup Fee: free
🔌 Hosted domains :1
🆓 free domains :0
📌 Dedicated IPs :0
💳 Payment Methods :Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsWire Transfer
🔨 Control Panel :Plesk
🔧 Category :DDoS Protection
✍️ Support Options :EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-FreeLive ChatOnline: Skype, Whatsapp ...Available 24/7
🌏 Server Locations :India
Targeting :IN
💰 Money-back guarantee :30 days
🚀 Uptime :99.99 %
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*📜 Plan description

Plan overview: Starter is a Windows shared hosting tier built for ASP.NET and .NET Core compatibility, with Windows-centric tooling and database options aimed at developers and businesses in the Microsoft ecosystem.
Resource limits: the plan lists 5 GB NVMe webspace and 50 GB bandwidth, balancing storage and transfer for web apps, CMS sites, and business portals that rely on Windows features.
Websites and structure: the plan supports 1 website(s); subdomain allocation is listed as 1 subdomain, allowing clean separation for staging, apps, or language variants.
SSL and trust: a free SSL certificate is included, supporting HTTPS encryption, browser trust signals, and improved SEO signals for modern sites.
Email: 25 email IDs are included for domain-based mailboxes, supporting professional communication and 24/7 access.
Database allocation: 1 MSSQL/MYSQL space is listed, supporting Microsoft SQL Server style workloads alongside MySQL where applicable and enabling app-specific database separation.
Runtime support: the plan line explicitly supports Node.js 12.x through 22.x, which can be useful for front-end build pipelines, APIs, or hybrid stacks alongside classic Windows web apps.
Control panel: Plesk Panel (Onyx 18.0.68) is promoted for simplified management of websites, mail, databases, and files via a clean, user-friendly dashboard.
Deployment helpers: 1-click script installs are promoted for faster setup of common applications where supported, reducing manual installation steps.
Migration: free website migration is promoted for moving an existing site from another provider with help from support staff, aiming to minimize downtime and configuration mistakes.
Security stack: Intershield protection is described as a security layer that blocks harmful traffic, malware, and common intrusion attempts.
Protocol and performance: HTTP/2 support is promoted to improve page load performance through multiplexing and faster asset delivery when browsers and servers negotiate the protocol.
Developer workflow: Git integration is promoted for code tracking and rollback, which can improve collaboration and release management for development teams.
Platform freshness: the platform is described as kept up to date with stable versions of Windows Server, .NET frameworks, MSSQL, and related components to improve security and compatibility.
Availability and guarantees: 99.99% uptime is stated as the availability target, and a 30-day money-back guarantee is offered to reduce purchasing risk for new customers.
Protection against volumetric attacks: DDoS protection is promoted alongside other security features to keep sites reachable during malicious traffic spikes.
Support expectations: the service is positioned with responsive assistance for setup, troubleshooting, and common hosting questions, including guidance for Windows-specific stack issues.
Pricing notes: the listed monthly amount is a discounted monthly figure (shown alongside a higher reference price), with no separate renewal schedule explicitly stated on the plan card.

This provider positions its Windows hosting for ASP.NET/.NET Core workloads with NVMe storage, Plesk control, MSSQL/IIS compatibility, Intershield security, DDoS protection, 99.99% uptime guarantee, and a 30-day money-back guarantee, supported 24x7 via multiple channels. 24x7 support is presented as available via phone, live chat, WhatsApp, ticket/helpdesk, and email, with credit/debit cards and bank transfer options for billing.

📄 Editorial Review

Host IT Smart is a hosting brand of Hosting World Pvt. Ltd., headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India and active since 2012. Over time it has grown into a mid-sized provider powering a large number of websites across multiple data centers in India and the USA, with a clear focus on affordable but feature-rich hosting for individuals, small businesses, agencies, and developers. The platform puts emphasis on long-term reliability, cost control, and offering an upgrade path that allows customers to grow from basic shared hosting to VPS and dedicated servers without switching providers.

On the hosting side, there is classic shared hosting split into several sub-lines: general Shared Hosting, more targeted Linux Hosting, Windows Hosting, WordPress Hosting, eCommerce Hosting, cPanel Hosting, Python Hosting, and an "SEO Friendly" shared range. These plans run on SSD/NVMe-based infrastructure with unmetered or generous bandwidth, free Let’s Encrypt SSL, free website migration, and 24/7 support. Many shared plans include a free domain for at least the first year, which is attractive for new projects that want domain, hosting, and email in a single package.

Host IT Smart claim of being official ICANN-accredited domain registrar, but in fact they don't have a IANA assigned number, being actually a reseller. They are not listed as of 2026 in ICANN's Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA).

The VPS layer is where the platform becomes particularly interesting for technical users. There are self-managed and managed VPS options in both Linux and Windows, along with specialized variants such as Forex VPS, cPanel VPS, Java VPS, Python VPS, and regional VPS Hosting India offerings. Plans are based on KVM virtualization and follow "SM1–SM4"-style tiers, starting around 1 vCPU / 4 GB RAM / 50 GB SSD and scaling up to 8 vCPUs / 32 GB RAM / 400 GB SSD with around 2 TB bandwidth and at least one dedicated IPv4 address. Full root or RDP access, 100 Mbps network connectivity, and optional control panels (cPanel, Plesk, Webuzo, DirectAdmin) make these suitable for agencies, developers, and users consolidating multiple sites or applications onto a single server.

Above VPS, Host IT Smart sells dedicated servers, mainly in a U.S. data center. These are traditional bare-metal servers based on Intel Xeon CPUs (L5420, L5520, E5-2660-class hardware), up to 64 GB RAM, SATA storage up to 2 TB, 30 TB monthly bandwidth on a 1 Gbps port, and at least one dedicated IPv4. They include DDoS protection, a choice of operating systems, and optional control panels like cPanel, Plesk, or Webuzo. The hardware profile is more oriented toward budget dedicated hosting than cutting-edge compute, which matches the overall positioning of the brand: keep prices low while giving customers a straightforward path beyond VPS when their resource needs grow.

Beyond core hosting and servers, Host IT Smart adds a layer of complementary services: a drag-and-drop website builder, standalone SSL certificates, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and even AWS support for teams that mix traditional hosting with public cloud infrastructure. The main site and product pages are in English, and there are localized portals for Global, India, Canada, and Caribbean customers that share the same core catalog but align pricing with local markets.

Overall, the platform comes across as a value-driven stack for price-sensitive projects that still care about having real control panels, modern SSD storage, multiple upgrade paths, and around-the-clock support. The trade-off for the low pricing is that some of the dedicated hardware is older, and the legal terms place much of the responsibility for backups and compliance on the customer.

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