Web hosting comparison 2026: Compare providers & find suitable hosting

Web hosting comparison 2026

Compare web hosting providers correctly - and find the right hosting for your project.

When comparing web hosting, you shouldn’t just look at the monthly price. Web space, inclusive domains, SSL, databases, developer features, contract terms, support and server location are also important. This page helps you to evaluate the most important criteria in a structured way - and then shows you which web hosting package suits your project.

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Inexpensive web hosting offers with plenty of web space and e-mail storage, at particularly attractive prices.

Webhosting 1000

SSH access available
1 .de domain or 1 alternative domain* included
50 GB SSD storage space
SSL certificates included

per month

€2.69

(incl. 19% VAT)

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Webhosting 2000

SSH access available
3 .de domains or 1 alternative domain* included
150 GB SSD storage space
SSL certificates included
Wordpress toolkit included

per month

€4.03

(incl. 19% VAT)

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Webhosting 4000

SSH access available
6 .de domains or 2 alternative domains* included
500 GB SSD storage space
SSL certificates included
Ruby and NodeJS

per month

€8.10

(incl. 19% VAT)

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Webhosting 8000

SSH access available
12 .de domains or 3 alternative domains* included
1000 GB SSD storage space
SSL certificates included
Ruby and NodeJS

per month

€13.17

(incl. 19% VAT)

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*Alternative domains are .de, .at, .eu, .com, .us, .biz, .org and .net. However, the selection options may differ depending on the selected location. Please note the information on the product page.

Why a web hosting comparison makes sense

A hosting comparison is worthwhile because packages often differ in details - even if they appear similar at first glance.

So always check:

Price structure (permanent price vs. introductory offer)
Contract term & billing period
Included domains & SSL
Web space, databases, e-mail
SSH/SFTP, cronjobs, Git, PHP versions
Support & availability commitments
Server location & data protection

Criterion

Why is it important?

What to look out for?

Price per month

Monthly prices are often not directly comparable

Permanent price, VAT, setup, billing period

Terms of contract

Hosting is usually long-term

Minimum term, notice period, price after start-up phase

Webspace (SSD/NVMe)

Relevance for CMS, media, stores

Storage quantity, type (SSD/NVMe), scalability

Inclusive domains

saves additional costs

Number & type of domains

SSL

Standard for secure websites

included? if applicable type/scope

Databases

important for WordPress/Shop/CMS

Number, type, limits

E-mail

professional communication

Mailboxes, storage, IMAP/SMTP

SSH / SFTP

secure administration

available? from which tariff?

Developer features

relevant for agencies/power users

Cronjobs, Git, PHP versions, DNS

Location/data protection

Performance + Compliance

EU/DE context, transparency

Support

critical in the event of faults

Channels, times, response commitments

Availability

business-relevant

SLA/availability guarantee

Web hosting comparison - the most important criteria

Price & contract terms:

Pay attention not only to “from” prices, but also to setup fees (if any), term/cancellation logic and the price after a start-up phase.

Choose web space, databases & email to suit the project:

Depending on the project, you will need different amounts of resources:

Small website / blog: less storage space, few databases
Company website: several email inboxes, several databases
Store / larger website: more web space, more databases, more cron jobs, higher limits

Check security & trust

The most important criteria include:

SSL / TLS
Data protection (e.g. GDPR context)
Backups
secure access (SSH / SFTP)
Availability / SLA
Support availability

Developer features & administration

If you run more than just a simple website, these points are crucial:

SSH access
Cronjobs
Git
PHP versions
DNS management
NodeJS / Python / Ruby (depending on tariff)
Hosting panel (e.g. Plesk)

At netcup: Web hosting uses Plesk Onyx; administration via the Customer Control Panel (CCP) with WCP Auto-Login.

Which hosting is right for which project?

Webhosting 1000

Webhosting 1000

Ideal for small websites, landing pages or a blog. Including SSH, cronjob and inclusive domain.

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Webhosting 2000

Webhosting 2000

Useful for company websites and multiple projects : more domains, more databases and guaranteed RAM.

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Webhosting 4000

Webhosting 4000

For larger websites, forums and stores - including NodeJS, Python and Ruby as well as significantly more resources.

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Webhosting 8000

Webhosting 8000

For large projects with a lot of memory, many databases and high RAM.

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Provider comparison

Status: publicly verifiable provider sources, retrieved on 03.03.2026

Provider

netcup
Webhosting 1000

Hetzner
Webhosting S

IONOS
Webhosting Standard

STRATO
Starter

Price per month

2,17 €

from 2,00 €

3 € / month (6 months)
thereafter 6 €

0 € in the 1st month
thereafter 5 € / month

Set-up fee

0 €

10 €

0 € (in the test model)

Webspace / Storage

25 GB SSD (Web)

10 GB memory

100 GB NVMe

50 GB web space

Inclusive domain

included

nicht enthalten

included

Databases

SSL / TLS

included

SSH

nicht enthalten

included

N/A

Server location

GermanyAustriaUnited States

Germany

MENU.TOPBAR.COUNTRIES.EU

GermanyAustria

Minimum term

12 months

no minimum term

N/A

1 month

Why netcup?

Choose web hosting from netcup if you..

want permanently clear prices instead of pure entry-level offers
Need SSH access and free SSL certificates in your plan
Choose PHP versions, use cronjobs and (depending on the tariff) want to use NodeJS / Python / Ruby

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Permanent low price

At netcup, cost transparency and reliability are our top priorities. Our prices are calculated fairly and clearly right from the start - with no hidden fees or unexpected increases. They remain unchanged even after the first year.

Satisfaction guarantee

If you are not satisfied with your web hosting or root server product, you can return it within 30 days of ordering and receive a full refund of the basic fee (price per month times billing period).

Digitally sovereign

For netcup, digital sovereignty is not a trend, but part of a fundamental strategic approach. It is about creating stable, secure and transparent digital infrastructures in the long term - for private applications as well as for companies and developers.

Cost efficiency

We offer competitive prices with transparent cost structures and discount campaigns, which ensures a unique price-performance ratio for you. So you always get the best price with us!

Hosting Comparison - FAQ

Start with your requirements: website type, expected traffic, storage needs, number of websites/domains, email requirements, and databases. Then compare contract terms (billing period/commitment), security features (SSL/backups), support, and availability/uptime guarantees.

As a rule of thumb, small websites often need less storage, while image/video-heavy sites, shops, and larger projects need significantly more. Plan for growth (uploads, emails, logs, backups) so you don’t hit limits too quickly.

Many CMS and shop systems (e.g., WordPress) require databases. What matters is the number of databases available and any limits (size/performance). If you plan multiple sites or staging environments, having more databases can be a real advantage.

For most websites, SSL/TLS is effectively a standard because it encrypts connections and enables HTTPS. When comparing hosts, check whether SSL certificates are included and what the scope is (e.g., type and any limits).

SFTP is mainly for secure file transfers. SSH is a shell access method that lets you run commands and workflows (deployments, Composer, logs, Git-based workflows) more efficiently. If you work technically or run an agency setup, SSH can be a major benefit.

Don’t compare only the promo price. Look at the price after the introductory period, any setup fee, billing period, minimum term, and what’s included (domains/SSL/email/backups). A low entry price can be more expensive long-term than a transparent standard price.

For getting started and smaller websites, Webhosting 1000 is often sufficient. For company sites and blogs, Webhosting 2000 is a strong choice because it offers more domains/databases and more resources. For shops, multiple sites, or larger projects, Webhosting 4000 or 8000 is a better fit thanks to more storage and databases and (depending on the plan) additional developer features.

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