Zabec.net Pond, € 128.88/yr. on Linux Shared

Pond has been updated on August 15, 2019 (added April 28, 2013), Aggregate Rating (8.5 out of 10 from 8 reviews)

🔌 Hosted domains :	36
🆓 free domains :	0
📌 Dedicated IPs :	1
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPalWire Transfer
🔨 Control Panel :	CPanelDirectAdmin
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-FreeLive Chat
🌏 Server Locations :	Slovakia
⚑ Targeting :	AT HR IT MK RS SK SI

See also initial Pond plan location on their website!

📜 Plan description

📄 Editorial Review

Zabec.net is a Slovenian hosting provider operated by Humanfrog d.o.o. from Ljubljana, Slovenia. The Zabec.net brand has been active since 2007, giving it a long local presence in the Slovenian hosting market. The company is connected with Domen Česnik and Aljaž Česnik, and its business profile is clearly focused on local customers, agencies, small companies, developers, and users who prefer hosting infrastructure and support based in Slovenia.

Their service portfolio is broader than basic shared hosting. Zabec.net covers Domains, Shared Hosting, Premium Hosting, Email Hosting, Reseller Hosting, Cloud VPS, Dedicated Servers, SSL Certificates, anti-spam protection, and WordPress maintenance. Domain services include a large selection of extensions, .si domain transfers, WHOIS privacy where available, and account management through the My Zabec customer portal.

Shared hosting runs on Linux and includes SSD storage, PHP version selection, IPv6, SSH, cron jobs, application installers, Let’s Encrypt / cPanel SSL certificates, and the option to use cPanel or DirectAdmin depending on the plan. Premium hosting is the stronger shared-hosting tier, with Enterprise SSD storage, fewer users per server, included SSL, daily backups, technical assistance, priority support, and Cloudflare integration through cPanel.

Email hosting is available as a separate product, which is useful for customers who need professional mail service without ordering a larger web hosting package. It includes IMAP, POP3, SMTP, secure webmail, SSL, cPanel access, and Enterprise SSD-backed mailbox storage.

The VPS line is flexible and suitable for more technical users. Available systems include Linux, Windows, FreeBSD / FreeNAS, plus ready templates for WordPress, Magento, LAMP, Odoo, ownCloud, Docker, GitLab, OpenVPN and Node.js. Dedicated servers are available as leased or purchased physical machines in Slovenian data center environments, with optional management for customers who need more support.

The main weakness is presentation. The Slovenian version is much more complete and natural than the English version, while some English areas still feel partially localized. For local Slovenian customers this is unlikely to be a problem, but international customers should confirm technical and commercial details with support before ordering.