Known Host RapidSSL, $ 35.00/yr. on SSL Certificates

RapidSSL has been updated on November 1, 2025 (added December 27, 2022), Aggregate Rating (9.2 out of 10 from 49 reviews)

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*📜 Plan description

📄 Editorial Review

KnownHost has been around since 2006, operating as an independent, fully managed hosting provider led by CEO Justin Sauers. They concentrate on managed VPS and dedicated servers, but also run modern shared, reseller, semi-dedicated and managed WordPress lines, plus domains. The thread running through the portfolio is management, migration help, daily backups, and a performance stack centered on LiteSpeed, LSCache, NVMe and CloudLinux. Their footprint spans Atlanta and Seattle in the US and Amsterdam in the EU.
KnownHost’s value isn’t a single headline feature but the way each product tier is shaped for its audience—and how cleanly upgrades happen when needs grow.

Shared Hosting

Entry-level doesn’t mean bare-bones here. Shared plans ride on AMD EPYC with NVMe, LiteSpeed + LSCache, CloudLinux isolation, Imunify360, free SSL and daily JetBackup. It suits blogs and small business sites that want fast page loads and hands-off upkeep. Because accounts are isolated and caching is server-level, sites feel snappier than typical budget shared. It’s a good starting block with room to step up without replatforming.

Reseller Hosting

Built for agencies and creators managing multiple sites. cPanel/WHM with white-labeling, custom nameservers, and CloudLinux-backed resource isolation per account make it easy to segment clients and keep noisy neighbors from bleeding over. Add-ons like WHMCS and Patchman fill in billing and automated hardening. It’s a practical toolkit for small hosting businesses that need clean operational plumbing more than raw hardware tinkering.

Semi-Dedicated Hosting

A middle lane between shared and VPS: larger, isolated resources under a fully managed cPanel environment—no root chores, VPS-like headroom. It’s ideal when a shared plan is straining under traffic spikes or heavy plugins, but a self-managed VPS would be overkill.

Managed WordPress

Same performance backbone (LiteSpeed, LSCache, NVMe) with WordPress niceties: staging/cloning, integrity checks, cron controls, one-click admin login and update tooling. It targets teams that want platform-level speed and security with workflow conveniences, not just a "WordPress-labeled" shared plan.

Managed VPS (Standard & NVMe/High-Frequency)

The core of the brand. Managed KVM VPS with modern CPUs, NVMe storage, firewalling, nightly updates, and panel choice (cPanel or DirectAdmin). It’s meant for businesses that want dedicated resources and admin help—migrations, optimization, and security hardening—without hiring a server engineer. The high-frequency/NVMe line tightens latency and I/O for busy e-commerce, APIs, or heavier PHP stacks.

Managed Cloud VPS

KVM-based cloud instances with backend NVMe storage clusters and full kernel control. Pick this when you need flexible scaling and the same managed care as VPS, with cloud storage resilience behind the scenes.

Budget Dedicated Servers

Older silicon at bargain rates for labs, staging, or hobby projects. Clean installs, full root, no panel by default. It’s honest about what it is: raw, inexpensive hardware for DIYers—not a premium managed dedicated.

Domains & DNS

A tidy registrar sidecar: common TLDs, free lifetime WHOIS privacy where applicable, DNSSEC, and client-area DNS management. The appeal is one bill and quick nameserver tweaks alongside hosting.

Pros

• Managed focus across the board with fast hardware (EPYC + NVMe) and LiteSpeed/LSCache.
• Clear growth path: shared → semi-dedicated → VPS/cloud → dedicated, with guided migrations.
• Strong security posture (Imunify360, WAF) and daily backups included on shared/reseller.
• EU/US locations for latency targeting and compliance needs.

Cons

• Budget dedicated is intentionally legacy—great pricing, but not for performance-hungry production.
• Some promos have renewal jumps (they’re disclosed, but plan for the post-promo rate).
• No Windows hosting; ecosystem is Linux-first.