Top 10 Web Hosting France 🔟

OVH

OVHCloud is a large, vertically integrated provider founded in 1999 that serves ~1.5M customers with a very broad catalog spanning Shared Hosting, VPS, Dedicated Servers, Public/Hosted Private Cloud, domains, email, and SSL. They operate on an in-house global backbone (quoted ~20 Tbit/s capacity) and run infrastructure across dozens of locations on four continents. The overall value proposition blends scale, price/performance, and control: anti-DDoS is standard, bandwidth is generous (often unmetered in EU/US/CA), and many products include backups and automation while keeping costs predictable.

Product lineup at a glance

• Shared Web Hosting – PHP hosting with anti-DDoS, daily backups, databases, 1-click CMS installers, and a free domain for the first year on many plans. They advertise 99.99% availability on the platform (no formal SLA on shared).
• VPS – NVMe-backed instances with daily automatic backups, 1-click scaling, integrated KVM console, IPv4/IPv6, optional managed databases, 99.9% SLA, and optional cPanel/Plesk images.
• Dedicated Servers (Bare Metal Cloud) – multiple ranges:
  • Rise (best price/performance; 1 Gbps guaranteed public bandwidth in EU/US/CA; 500 GB backup space).
  • Advance (versatile AMD EPYC, 3 Gbps guaranteed public + 25 Gbps private, 99.95% SLA, rich storage/backup options, Network Security Dashboard, Carbon Calculator).
  • Storage (SAS/NVMe, hot-swap, HA-NAS and file-storage add-ons).
  • Game (high-freq AMD EPYC, Game DDoS protection, NVMe/DDR5).
  • Scale (up to 256 cores, 4×25 Gbps NICs, 50 Gbps vRack).
  • High Grade (Xeon Gold/EPYC 9004, dual PSUs, hot-swap SSDs, 99.99% SLA, up to 100–200 Gbps internal with OLA).
  • Wholesale/white-label rack options and the budget Kimsufi line for low-resource projects.
• Public Cloud – OpenStack/Kubernetes-based compute, storage, networks, managed databases, analytics, AI/ML, and a growing Local Zones footprint; API calls and egress are included in many price points to keep costs predictable.
• Hosted Private Cloud – VMware SDDC in dedicated environments (Essential/Premier).
• Email/Exchange, CDN (Basic/Security/Advanced), and SSL (Sectigo DV/EV) round out the web stack.
  

Security and compliance are a core theme (built-in anti-DDoS; certifications; SecNumCloud for sensitive EU workloads). The manufacturing/supply chain is unusually integrated (servers built in France/Canada, custom water-cooling, component reuse), supporting both sustainability and cost control. [visit website ovhcloud.com]

Gandi

Gandi.net is a long-standing French provider (founded 1999) known first as an ICANN-accredited registrar and later as a multi-product host. They report management of 2.5M+ domains in 192 countries, plus large email volumes and a sizeable corporate domain portfolio. Their catalog spans Domain Names (750+ TLDs), Web Hosting (including WordPress, Nextcloud, PrestaShop variants), GandiCloud VPS, Email, SSL certificates, DNS & Premium DNS, and business-focused Corporate Services and Reseller tools.

Web Hosting (PaaS). Instances include a domain, automatic CMS installers (WordPress/PrestaShop), free SSL/TLS, daily snapshots, Varnish acceleration, and dedicated resources (not classic shared hosting). Supported stacks include PHP, Node.js, Python with MySQL/PostgreSQL. Plans can scale power and storage (up to 1 TB on Business tiers) and are hosted in Europe (France or Luxembourg).

WordPress / Nextcloud / PrestaShop Hosting. One-click deployments pair the included domain with auto-install, SSL, and email options. Nextcloud packages emphasize data control, app extensibility, and scalability; PrestaShop targets small stores with quick setup and module compatibility.

GandiCloud VPS (IaaS). OpenStack-based VPS with public API access, full root, Linux/FreeBSD images, flexible CPU/RAM/disk scaling, UI/CLI/API management (Terraform/Ansible/Cloud-init), hourly/monthly style billing, and positioning for professional workloads and automation.

Email & SSL. Email hosting adds webmail, sync, filters (Sieve), aliases/forwarding, and admin tools. SSL/TLS options range from standard DV to OV/EV with up to $250k warranty; a standard certificate is free with hosting and free for one year with a domain.
DNS. LiveDNS Anycast with DNSSEC, fast propagation, zone templates, AXFR, API, and an optional Premium DNS layer via Cloudflare for higher resilience.

For organizations. Corporate Services provide portfolio audits, transfers, defensive registrations, sunrise/TMCH, homoglyph coverage, acquisitions under NDA, API-driven ops, and multi-currency invoicing—suited to brands and agencies. A dedicated Reseller interface offers bulk/domain lifecycle management, rights delegation, and packaged add-ons. [visit website gandi.net]

Netim

The company was established in France in 2004 and it has grown to various achievements in the hosting or domain registrar industry. In 2006, Netim managed to get European recognition when the company launched the .eu extension whereas in 2009, they became an ICANN-accredited company ( see https://icannwiki.org/NETIM ). This made them part of the most popular domain registrars on the market.

Netim offers the following services:

• Shared Hosting;
• Domain Registration;
• SSL Certificates;
• Website Builder;
• Email Hosting;

As a domain registrar, Netim claims that they have over 15 years of experience and they have grown to provide worldwide domain names (946 global extensions) with the mention that they include free services for each domain.

Shared hosting plans are for both individual and organizational purposes. Their plans are based on Linux OS. Shared hosting plans support both static (HTML, Javascript) and dynamic pages (PHP, MySQL) but they do not provide support for JAVA, ASP or Microsoft Windows features (i.e. Frontpage, Sharepoint Designer, Expression Web). The plans available at Netim also come with common features for shared hosting (database, mailbox, SSL support). At the same time, customers can customize the DNS (not always an included specification for web hosting plans).

Email hosting works with permanent antispam and antivirus solutions. Purchasing an email hosting plan also comes with unlimited email, between 5 to 50 mailboxes or between 5000 and 20000 outgoing emails per day. Autoresponder, catchall, custom quota and other features that contribute to the optimization of email management are also included.

Website builder plans are created in such a way that they suit both beginners and experts in building up a website. Purchasing one plan will open the possibility for you to customize your website by using their templates; you can optimize your website and add features from your very own codes through script module.

In terms of SSL certificates, Netim provides a wide range of options (Single domain, Multi-domain or Wildcard) as well as plans with different validation levels (Domain Validation and Extended Validation).

In 2012 the they created a subsidiary Business FranceDNS, a registrar dedicated to French speaking countries’ extensions. [visit website netim.com]

Scaleway

Part of the Iliad SA Group, Scaleway is a European cloud service that has been a pioneer service provider in the hosting industry. They have partnered with companies like Le Bon Coin, Vente-Privée (Veepee), Le Monde or Safran.

Depending on the digital solution you are looking for, Scaleway offers:

• Public cloud services with Scaleway Elements;
• Private infrastructure with Scaleway Datacenter;
• Dedicated servers with Scaleway Dedibox;

Besides these services, Scaleway also offers colocation. Given their experience in the field, they have become a global brand and offers solutions for customers based in more than 150 countries.

When it comes to cloud solutions, customers have the possibility to choose from:

• Enterprise instances: configured on AMD Epyc 7003 series, these cloud services are designed for demanding workloads;
• General purpose instances: scalable solutions based on NVMe SSD and designed for websites/apps;
• Development instances: these cloud solutions are designed for personal websites;
• Stardust instances: based on 1 vCPU and 1 GB RAM (limited stock);
• GPU instances: these servers are powered by NVIDIA Tesla P100;
• Bare metal cloud servers: based on dedicated hardware, these bare metal servers are provided on demand;

[visit website scaleway.com]

IONOS.fr

IONOS stands as Europe’s largest hosting provider and a flagship member of the United Internet group, bringing over 30 years of experience to the table. Originally established in 1988 under the name 1and1 ( 1&1 ), the company set out with a clear vision: to deliver powerful, secure, and user-friendly hosting solutions tailored primarily for small and medium-sized businesses. In 2018, a strategic merger with ProfitBricks (based in Berlin and founded in 2010) transformed the company into IONOS, integrating advanced cloud infrastructure with its already robust suite of hosting products. This evolution has enabled the company to offer a wide spectrum of solutions—from traditional shared hosting and WordPress-specific packages to cutting-edge VPS, cloud, and dedicated hosting services.

At its core, IONOS is built on the principles of innovation, reliability, and customer empowerment. The company continuously refines its technology and service offerings to keep pace with a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Its product portfolio is designed to accommodate a diverse range of users, from individual bloggers and small startups to large enterprises requiring mission-critical solutions. By merging high-end hardware with user-centric software tools, IONOS has cultivated a reputation for delivering an exceptional digital experience.

Despite occasional critiques regarding the somewhat fragmented purchasing process (with multiple upsell prompts across several pages), the overall user experience is significantly enhanced by clear pricing information, intuitive navigation, and a well-integrated suite of management tools. In an industry where transparency and reliability are paramount, IONOS consistently rises to the challenge, offering both a high degree of customization and an unwavering commitment to uptime and security.

The company uses different websites/offices for other countries like: ionos.de for Germany / ionos.es for Spain / ionos.co.uk for UK/ ionos.it for Italy / ionos.fr for France / ionos.ca for Canada. [visit website ionos.fr]

LWS

Founded in 1999, Lws is a major French web hosting company, managing over 800,000 domains, 680,000 hosted websites, and more than 1.9 million email addresses. With over two decades of experience, the company positions itself as a 100% French provider, ensuring that all staff, servers, and data remain located within France. Lws serves individuals, professionals, associations, public institutions, and businesses with a wide portfolio of hosting and related services.

The product range includes:

• Shared Hosting (Linux and Windows) – Comes with a free domain, automatic application installer, backup guarantee, and site creation software. Linux packages support multiple PHP and MySQL versions, while Windows hosting includes 80 pre-installed applications and the latest versions of ASP, ASP.NET, and Silverlight.
• VPS Hosting – Managed servers with DDoS protection, SSH access, free domain, dedicated IP, and Vswap SSD storage.
• Dedicated Servers – Featuring a 100 Mbps network, backup options, and firewall protection against malware attacks.
• Cloud Servers – Powered by Intel Xeon processors, SSD storage, and located in Tier 3 or 4 data centers with Dell and Supermicro hardware.
• Reseller Hosting – Available with cPanel/WHM options.
• Domain Registration – Covers a wide range of TLDs.
• Website Builder – Integrated tools to create and publish sites easily.
• Email Hosting – Business and personal email services with anti-spam protection.

While the selection is extensive, the large number of overlapping plans (e.g., some VPS and Cloud packages having identical specifications and pricing) can cause confusion, especially for beginners. The company does provide guidance on selecting plans, but the similarity between certain products—such as "LWS Reseller S" and "Cloud cPanel S", or "VPS S" and "Cloud S"—can be misleading.

Lws emphasizes reliability, security, and innovation, with servers replaced every two years, continuous software and hardware updates, and a multi-operator network for optimal routing performance. [visit website lws.fr]

imingo.net

Imingo is a French web hosting provider established in 2002, offering reliable and efficient solutions for shared hosting and Virtual Private Servers (VPS). With over two decades of experience, Imingo delivers services with a focus on performance and security.

Key Features and Infrastructure
Network Operations: Imingo operates its own network under the AS41770 BGP4 system, offering IPv4 and IPv6 compatibility. The network is designed with redundancy, automatically switching links in case of failures, ensuring consistent performance. Imingo monitors both internal and external networks to maintain quality.

Data Center: Imingo's servers are hosted at the Ikoula DataCenter in Reims, near Paris. This data center offers robust infrastructure, including:

Redundant electrical circuits (N+1)
500 kVA and 1000 kVA generators
Advanced air conditioning (N+1)
Particle analysis fire detection (VESDA) and FM 200 gas fire suppression
Video surveillance and non-floodplain location for [...] [visit website imingo.net]

iKoula

Ikoula is a long-standing French hosting provider that has been operating since 1998. The company was founded by Jules-Henri Gavetti and Caroline Mertens and is part of the Sewan Group ( sewan.eu ) from 2021, but it still presents itself clearly as a 100% French expert in web hosting, cloud computing and managed services, with the ambition to be "the hosting company you want to recommend." Ikoula positions itself between classic web hosting and full IaaS: they own and operate their own data centres in France, run a 100 Gbps network core, and back that with managed services, cybersecurity and collaboration tools for businesses.

Their catalogue is broad but fairly well structured. For classic web hosting, Ikoula offers Linux and Windows shared hosting with low-cost packages aimed at personal sites, blogs and small business projects. Linux hosting is positioned for open-source developers (PHP, MySQL, popular CMS), while Windows hosting targets ASP.NET/SQL Server projects and is advertised as one of the cheapest options on the market in that niche. Shared plans include 1-click installers for CMS such as WordPress, Drupal and Joomla, multi-domain support on a single account, and a built-in web interface where customers can manage sites, statistics and basic backups. Domain registration is integrated, with more than 150 extensions available and at least one domain name free for the first year when combined with web hosting. SSL certificates (including free Let’s Encrypt and paid options) round out the basic web stack.

On the server side, Ikoula covers both virtual and physical infrastructure. Their dedicated servers are grouped into several ranges:

• Agile – versatile servers for a broad set of projects,
• Power – business-oriented, high-performance AMD EPYC or Intel Xeon machines,
• Xtreme – dual-processor servers for heavy workloads,
• GPU servers for AI, rendering or other compute-intensive tasks,
• Synology NAS servers for storage-centric deployments,
• Proxmox servers for those who want a turnkey virtualization platform,
• and a Classic range built around refurbished hardware for better price/performance.

Most of these dedicated servers include at least software RAID (with hardware RAID available on higher-end models), KVM over IP, 1 Gbps bandwidth, IPv4 plus IPv6 on request, and fast delivery, typically in under two hours.

For VPS and cloud-style virtual instances, Ikoula divides its offer into several business-oriented lines:

• Standard Linux and Windows VPS as flexible, customizable virtual machines.
• High Availability VPS, backed by SAN storage and designed for business continuity and disaster recovery scenarios. This product explicitly includes an SLA with 99.999% availability, as well as BCP/DRP features and 7/7 technical support in France.
• Platform VPS, a simpler virtual machine line with local storage and the same 7/7 support and monitoring via a secure extranet.
• Managed Plesk VPS, targeted at agencies and web professionals who want Plesk-based hosting without managing the underlying system themselves; these plans bundle CPU, RAM and SSD storage with Plesk Web Pro licenses and Veeam-based backup quotas.
• A 3CX VPS line that packages 3CX telephony on a high-availability VPS for companies needing VoIP PBX in the cloud.

Beyond raw hosting, Ikoula has invested in storage and backup services. The iKeepinCloud cloud storage platform allows users to synchronize, back up and restore websites and other data via FTP and APIs, and is offered as an add-on to shared hosting and server products. They also resell and operate Veeam BaaS and Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, focusing on professional backup and replication scenarios. For on-premise-style storage in the data centre, the Synology NAS range offers turnkey storage servers housed in Ikoula’s facilities.

On the collaboration and email side, Ikoula offers Microsoft 365 and Zimbra as managed collaborative suites, plus VOIP/3CX hosting. This makes them attractive to SMEs that want to centralize web hosting, applications, email and communications with a single partner.

Security and managed operations are another pillar. Ikoula promotes managed services with different service levels, from simple monitoring to fully managed infrastructures, plus "à la carte" assistance and operational account management for larger customers. For cybersecurity, they integrate Fortinet firewalls, ESET antivirus, Cyberwatch for vulnerability and compliance scanning, and Mantra training/awareness solutions.

Overall, Ikoula comes across as a technically serious, infrastructure-centric host: they own their data centres, operate a redundant European network, and combine classic shared hosting with dedicated servers, VPS, colocation, cloud storage, backup and managed services. The site is available at least in French and English, and the product positioning clearly targets European businesses that value data residency in France, environmental commitments and a human support team rather than a fully self-service hyperscale model. [visit website ikoula.com]

Virtua.Cloud

Virtua.Cloud is a forward-thinking cloud hosting company and on-demand infrastructure provider, dedicated to crafting innovative cloud solutions that empower individuals and businesses around the world. Since its inception in 2020, Virtua.Cloud has been committed to pushing the boundaries of cloud services through cutting-edge technology, robust infrastructure, and a customer-centric approach.

Mission and Philosophy
Innovative Solutions: Virtua.Cloud focuses on developing cloud infrastructure that meets diverse needs, creating solutions that tackle challenges and enhance user experience.
Customer Feedback: The company values customer insights, using them to drive continuous improvement and refine their offerings.
Empowering Innovation: By encouraging collaboration and communication, Virtua.Cloud aims to foster an environment where customer ideas shape the development of new services.

Key Features and Services
Proprietary Customer Portal:
Automated Systems: Streamlines server deployment and network management, ensuring efficient and seamless service delivery.

Instantaneous Service Activation:
Effortless Control: Users can activate their hosting environment immediately after payment, simplifying the onboarding process.
Intuitive Control Panel: Built on in-house technology, the control panel is designed for ease of use, allowing customers to manage their hosting with minimal complexity. [visit website virtua.cloud]