LWS Starter, € 3.49/mo. on Linux Shared

LWS Starter has been updated on August 12, 2025 (added November 10, 2016), Aggregate Rating (8 out of 10 from 1 reviews)

🔌 Hosted domains :	15
🆓 free domains :	1
📌 Dedicated IPs :	0
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPalWire Transfer
🔨 Control Panel :	[In-house]
🔧 Category :	BackupCDNWordpressWebsite BuilderDDoS Protection
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-FreeLive ChatAvailable 24/7
🌏 Server Locations :	France
⚑ Targeting :	FR
💰 Money-back guarantee :	30 days
🚀 Uptime :	99.99 %

See also initial LWS Starter plan location on their website!

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*📜 Plan description

📄 Editorial Review

LWS (Ligne Web Services) is a French hosting company founded in 1999 by Nicolas Depredurand. Headquartered in Paris and operating under Groupe LWS, the company has developed into one of the larger domestic hosting providers, managing more than 800,000 domain names, 680,000 hosted websites, 4,500 servers, and 1.9 million email addresses.

The service catalog covers nearly every mainstream hosting requirement. Customers can register domain names and choose between Linux shared hosting, Windows hosting, WordPress hosting, cPanel hosting, Node.js hosting, reseller packages, agency hosting, professional email, website creation tools, e-commerce hosting, VPS, KVM virtual servers, managed cloud servers, cPanel cloud servers, Private Cloud infrastructure, Nextcloud storage, and remote backup services.

The standard Linux hosting packages work well for personal websites, small companies, WordPress projects, blogs, and online stores. They include SSD storage, unlimited traffic, PHP, MySQL databases, email accounts, SSL certificates, automated backups, one-click application installation, and migration assistance. A domain name is also included with qualifying packages.

WordPress hosting adds WP Manager, one-click deployment, automatic updates, security tools, performance optimization, backup functions, and AI-assisted website creation. It provides a straightforward environment for customers who want to manage WordPress without manually configuring the entire hosting platform.

The separate cPanel Hosting range combines cPanel, WHM, and Softaculous. It is especially suitable for experienced website owners, agencies, resellers, and customers transferring existing cPanel accounts from another provider.

Windows hosting runs on Microsoft IIS and supports ASP.NET, .NET applications, Microsoft SQL Server, and Plesk Obsidian. It is a practical option for business applications and legacy projects that rely on Microsoft technologies rather than the standard PHP and MySQL environment.

The server portfolio includes both managed and self-managed services. VPS and KVM virtual servers provide root access, dedicated IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity, NVMe storage, and unmetered bandwidth at a specified connection speed. Managed VPS and cloud configurations are available for customers who prefer LWS to handle operating-system maintenance, security updates, monitoring, and technical administration.

The cPanel cloud range combines dedicated virtual resources with server management, cPanel accounts, WHM, backups, and multiple IP addresses. It provides a useful intermediate step between shared hosting and a fully isolated private infrastructure.

Private Cloud is the most advanced infrastructure option. It uses dedicated bare-metal hardware and a dedicated hypervisor, together with monitoring, management, NAS backup, and restoration services. This configuration is appropriate for agencies, high-traffic websites, larger e-commerce projects, business applications, and organizations that need isolated hardware without operating their own infrastructure department.

E-commerce hosting supports PrestaShop, WooCommerce, Magento, and other online store applications. The PrestaShop and WooCommerce packages combine one-click installation, SSL certificates, email accounts, databases, NVMe storage, backups, security tools, and hosting in France.

SiteBuilder Pro provides a visual drag-and-drop editor for customers who want to build a website without programming. LWS also develops custom websites and online stores for businesses that prefer a completed project rather than a self-service website builder.

Professional email services include custom-domain mailboxes, anti-spam protection, antivirus filtering, webmail, contact synchronization, calendar synchronization, and support for SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and ARC. Roundcube is available for browser-based access.

Cloud Drive uses Nextcloud and includes secure file storage, synchronization, sharing, mobile applications, collaborative tools, and multi-user management. The separate online backup platform supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, rsync, SMB, and WebDAV, making it suitable for remote server backups, office computers, websites, and external storage workflows.

The primary storefront operates in French and prices services in euros. International versions are available in English, German, Italian, and Spanish. The UK storefront uses pounds sterling, while the other European versions use euros.

The website has a modern responsive design and works properly on desktop and mobile screens. Its main weakness is the size of the catalog. Numerous promotional packages and overlapping server categories can make comparison more difficult than with a smaller specialist provider.