Playnet 24H TOP Silver, € 25.00/yr. on Linux Shared

24H TOP Silver has been updated on January 26, 2020 (added April 5, 2017)

🔌 Hosted domains :	1
🆓 free domains :	1
📌 Dedicated IPs :	0
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPal
🔨 Control Panel :	Plesk
🔧 Category :	BackupDNSSelf Managed
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-FreeLive ChatAvailable 24/7
🌏 Server Locations :	Italy
⚑ Targeting :	IT

See also initial 24H TOP Silver plan location on their website!

📜 Plan description

📄 Editorial Review

Playnet is an Italian web hosting, data center, and Internet services provider based in Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy. Established in 1998 as a division of Brain Technology S.p.A., the business subsequently developed into Playnet S.r.l., building considerable experience in hosting, telecommunications, managed infrastructure, and network operations. Unlike conventional hosting resellers, Playnet combines web hosting with its own data center, autonomous system, and business connectivity services.

The company operates through several complementary service areas. 24H Hosting handles conventional web hosting and domain services, Virtualcube covers server infrastructure, virtualization, colocation, and data center solutions, while WP24 handles website development and digital projects. Its portfolio includes Shared Hosting, Managed VPS, Virtual Servers, Dedicated Servers, Virtual Data Centers, Colocation, Domain Registration, DNS, Certified Email, Email Security, Newsletter Delivery, Cloud Storage, Internet Connectivity, Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Web Design.

The Shared Hosting range consists of two principal packages, designed primarily for smaller websites and Italian businesses. The entry-level 24H TOP Silver plan operates on Linux with Plesk and includes 1 GB of storage, one domain, five mailboxes, authenticated SMTP, webmail, antivirus and antispam protection, one FTP account, and 5,000 MB of monthly traffic. It is suitable for basic HTML/PHP websites but does not include MySQL, SSL support, or resource upgrades.

24H TOP Gold is the more capable shared-hosting option, particularly for database-driven websites. It includes 20 GB of storage, one domain, unlimited additional domains, subdomains and email accounts, one MySQL database, phpMyAdmin, SSL support, and 20,000 MB of monthly traffic. Usage statistics and daily plus weekly web-space backups are included, although restoring a backup involves an additional charge.

Both packages include online ticket assistance and telephone helpdesk support. The annual prices are competitive, but the technical specifications require some attention. The PHP versions associated with the 24H TOP environment range from 5.3 through 7.0, which are obsolete for modern WordPress, WooCommerce, and other actively maintained PHP applications. Customers intending to deploy a current CMS should confirm the availability of PHP 8.x before ordering.

The Hosting Pool service is designed for resellers, developers, and customers who manage multiple websites. Individual sites can use either Windows or Linux hosting, making the service more flexible than the conventional 24H packages. A free trial is available, followed by Hosting Pool Advanced subscriptions for one or three years, with discounted pricing for longer commitments.

Playnet's Managed Dedicated Hosting is essentially a fully managed virtual private server service. Entry configurations provide 1 vCore at 2.0 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, 20 GB of virtual disk storage, one IPv4 address, and flat 10 Mbps Internet connectivity with unlimited traffic. Daily backups retain seven recovery points.

The managed environment is particularly suitable for companies that need guaranteed resources without maintaining an internal system-administration team. Playnet technicians handle operating-system security updates, server monitoring, performance analysis, backup management, restoration, installation of required libraries, and application-specific software configuration. Web applications can use an optimized NGINX/PHP-FPM environment.

Virtualization relies on VMware infrastructure with redundant components and spare capacity for expansion. CPU, memory, and storage can be increased as requirements grow, allowing customers to move beyond a basic configuration without immediately replacing their entire server environment.

For more demanding infrastructure requirements, Virtualcube brings together colocation, virtual servers, virtual data centers, and recovery solutions. Businesses can rent virtual computing resources or install their own physical servers inside Playnet's facility. Colocation customers can add firewall services, SMS monitoring, and forced remote server restarts, reducing the need for physical visits when equipment requires intervention.

The Virtual Data Center service provides a scalable pool of CPU, RAM, and storage resources that can be distributed among multiple virtual machines. This allows companies to build more complex infrastructures while retaining flexibility over resource allocation. VM backup is included, and additional backup and recovery services can support applications with stricter availability requirements.

Playnet also handles remote backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery. These services are particularly relevant for organizations that prefer to maintain production infrastructure, backup operations, and recovery planning with the same technical provider.

Domain Registration covers more than 700 extensions, including common international and Italian domains. Customers can manage their DNS records through a web interface and combine domains with hosting, email, or other services. Common extensions include .it, .com, .org, .eu, .net, and .info.

For the Italian business market, PEC Certified Email is another important service. The entry product includes a 1 GB certified mailbox under @pec.playnet.it and supports attachments up to 50 MB. Companies can also register and certify their own domain, allowing PEC mailboxes to operate under a business-specific address. Forwarding and autoresponder functions are not supported by the PEC service.

The Professional Antispam service uses SpamExperts (spamexperts.com) technology to protect business email systems. Filtering incorporates sender-IP and SMTP-server reputation, recognized blacklists, antivirus scanning, phishing and malware detection, customized blacklists and whitelists, quarantine management, configurable message tags, and trusted-attachment controls.

The Professional Newsletter service, branded Playmail, provides bulk email delivery through dedicated-IP SMTP infrastructure. Customers manage campaigns from a browser-based interface with a visual editor. Subscription packages accommodate businesses sending relatively small monthly email volumes as well as organizations delivering up to 500,000 messages per month.

Business Connectivity is another significant part of Playnet's portfolio. Available technologies include HDSL, SHDSL, and fiber-optic connections. Fiber services include guaranteed minimum bandwidth, making them suitable for companies requiring more predictable connectivity than conventional consumer Internet subscriptions. Technical assistance is handled directly by Playnet personnel.

The Cloud Storage service uses Cubbit DS3, a European geo-distributed S3-compatible object-storage platform. It supports Object Lock, versioning, IAM, multipart uploads, and integration with backup software such as Veeam, Nakivo, and Commvault. Data is encrypted, fragmented, and redundantly distributed across multiple locations, with support for country-specific or regional data placement. The platform operates within an infrastructure carrying ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 credentials.

A separate OwnCloud / FTP Storage service addresses simpler file-storage and sharing needs. Customers can store documents, photographs, and other files online, access them from Internet-connected devices, and share content through links.

The WP24 Web Agency division extends Playnet's capabilities into website development, e-commerce, search-engine optimization, content creation, and digital marketing. This integrated approach can benefit small and medium-sized businesses seeking a single provider for website development, hosting, infrastructure, and technical assistance.

Playnet remains strongly focused on the Italian market. The website operates in Italian, products are priced in EUR, and no multilingual/localized version exists. International customers should take this into consideration, particularly when ordering technical services or arranging support.