Web hosting, domains, email and websites for local business

T3CHS Get Started

Directory

Web Hosting Directory

Companies that rent server space so your website stays online and loads fast.

A web host rents you space on a server so your website stays online. Small business sites rarely need much power. What matters more is backups, security updates and someone who answers when the site is down.

What to Look For

  • Check the renewal price, not just the first year.
  • Ask how backups work and how to restore one.
  • Make sure you can copy your site out if you leave.

See the Best Web Hosting Companies, with the reason behind each score.

37 Web Hosting Companies, Ranked

How this list is ranked: We rank all 37 companies from 1 to 37 with Occidental, the same rules as our Stack Advisor. Each company gets a score from 0 to 10 on six things. The weights are fit 28%, scale 16%, cost to own 16%, support 16%, lock-in risk 12%, vendor health 12%.

We only score facts we checked on each company's own site, like a main phone line, team size and the year it started. The list is not based on user reviews, and no company paid for its place. Cost to own is the same for all, since we have no checked prices. So the cards show the other five scores.

  1. 1

    GoDaddy

    7.9 of 10

    Tempe, AZ · Founded 1997 · 5,001-10,000 people

    • Domain registration
    • Web hosting
    • Website builder
    • Business email
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    10.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    10.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars, Website Builders, Email Hosting

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  2. hosting.com homepage
    2

    hosting.com

    7.7 of 10

    Founded 2003 · 501-1,000 people

    • Web hosting
    • WordPress hosting
    • VPS hosting
    • Dedicated servers
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    9.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    10.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  3. Jacksonville, FL · Founded 1979 · 501-1,000 people

    • Domain registration
    • Website builder
    • Web hosting
    • Professional email
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    9.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    10.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars, Website Builders, Email Hosting

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  4. WP Engine homepage
    4

    WP Engine

    7.7 of 10

    Austin, TX · Founded 2010 · 1,001-5,000 people

    • Managed WordPress hosting
    • Ecommerce hosting
    • Headless hosting
    • Agency hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    10.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    8.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  5. Accodelades homepage
    5

    Accodelades

    7.6 of 10

    Phoenix, AZ · Founded 2016 · 11-50 people

    • Website design
    • Branding and logo design
    • SEO
    • Social media marketing
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    10.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    7.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Web Design Agencies, Digital Marketing Agencies, SEO Agencies

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  6. Big Splash Web Design & Marketing homepage

    Houston, TX · Founded 2008 · 11-50 people

    • Custom web design
    • Ecommerce websites
    • SEO
    • Web hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    10.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    7.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Web Design Agencies, SEO Agencies, Local SEO

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  7. InMotion Hosting homepage

    Virginia Beach, VA · Founded 2001 · 201-500 people

    • Shared hosting
    • WordPress hosting
    • VPS hosting
    • Dedicated servers
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    8.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    10.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  8. Webstract Marketing & Web Design homepage

    Anaheim Hills, CA · Founded 2011 · 11-50 people

    • Web design
    • Ecommerce websites
    • SEO
    • PPC marketing
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    10.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    7.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Web Design Agencies, SEO Agencies, Google Ads and PPC, Email Hosting

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  9. 9

    Domain.com

    7.4 of 10

    Jacksonville, FL · Founded 1998 · 1,001-5,000 people

    • Domain registration
    • Website builder
    • Web hosting
    • Marketing tools
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    10.0
    Support
    6.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    10.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars, Website Builders

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  10. Kinsta homepage
    10

    Kinsta

    7.4 of 10

    West Hollywood, CA · Founded 2013 · 201-500 people

    • Managed WordPress hosting
    • WooCommerce hosting
    • Application hosting
    • Database hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    8.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    8.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  11. Liquid Web homepage
    11

    Liquid Web

    7.3 of 10

    Southfield, MI · 1,001-5,000 people

    • Managed hosting
    • Dedicated servers
    • VPS hosting
    • Cloud hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    10.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    5.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  12. XTAPPS homepage
    12

    XTAPPS

    7.3 of 10

    Cottleville, MO · Founded 2015 · 51-200 people

    • Mobile app development
    • Web design
    • WordPress development
    • SEO
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    8.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    7.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Web Design Agencies, SEO Agencies

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  13. IS&T homepage
    13

    IS&T

    7.2 of 10

    Houston, TX · Founded 1997 · 51-200 people

    • Managed IT services
    • IT consulting
    • Web development
    • Website hosting
    Fit
    5.0
    Scale
    8.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    9.0

    Listed in Managed IT, Web Hosting, Web Design Agencies, Small Business Security

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  14. 14

    Bluehost

    7.1 of 10

    Jacksonville, FL · 501-1,000 people

    • WordPress hosting
    • VPS hosting
    • Dedicated servers
    • Domain registration
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    9.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    5.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars, Website Builders, Email Hosting

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  15. DigitalOcean homepage
    15

    DigitalOcean

    7.1 of 10

    Broomfield, CO · Founded 2012 · 1,001-5,000 people

    • Cloud servers
    • GPU infrastructure
    • Managed databases
    • Cloud storage
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    10.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    8.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the sales or quote form on the company website. See the steps

  16. 16

    HostGator

    7.1 of 10

    Houston, TX · 501-1,000 people

    • Web hosting
    • WordPress hosting
    • VPS hosting
    • Dedicated hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    9.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    5.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Website Builders

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  17. Hostinger homepage
    17

    Hostinger

    7.1 of 10

    Vilnius, Vilnius County · Founded 2004 · 501-1,000 people

    • Shared hosting
    • VPS hosting
    • Cloud hosting
    • Domain registration
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    9.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    10.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars, Website Builders, Email Hosting

    Reach a Person: Best route is the contact form on the company website. See the steps

  18. InterServer homepage
    18

    InterServer

    7.1 of 10

    Secaucus, NJ · Founded 1999 · 11-50 people

    • Web hosting
    • Cloud VPS
    • Dedicated servers
    • Colocation
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    6.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    9.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Email Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  19. Name.com homepage
    19

    Name.com

    7.1 of 10

    Denver, CO · Founded 2003 · 11-50 people

    • Domain registration
    • Premium domains
    • Website builder
    • Web hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    6.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    9.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars, Website Builders, Email Hosting

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  20. Pressable homepage
    20

    Pressable

    7.1 of 10

    San Antonio, TX · Founded 2010 · 51-200 people

    • Managed WordPress hosting
    • WooCommerce hosting
    • Agency hosting
    • White label hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    7.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    7.5

    Listed in Web Hosting

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  21. ScalaHosting homepage
    21

    ScalaHosting

    7.1 of 10

    Dallas, TX · Founded 2007 · 51-200 people

    • Managed cloud VPS
    • Shared hosting
    • WordPress hosting
    • Reseller hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    7.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    7.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Email Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  22. Des Plaines, IL · Founded 1978 · 501-1,000 people

    • Web design
    • Web development
    • Ecommerce solutions
    • Digital marketing
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    4.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    10.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Web Design Agencies, Digital Marketing Agencies

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  23. DreamHost homepage
    23

    DreamHost

    6.9 of 10

    Brea, CA · Founded 1997 · 201-500 people

    • WordPress hosting
    • Web hosting
    • Domain registration
    • Business email
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    8.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    10.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars, Website Builders, Email Hosting

    Reach a Person: Best route is the contact form on the company website. See the steps

  24. Dynadot homepage
    24

    Dynadot

    6.9 of 10

    San Mateo, CA · Founded 2002 · 201-500 people

    • Domain registration
    • Domain transfers
    • Domain auctions
    • Web hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    8.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    10.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars, Website Builders

    Reach a Person: Best route is the contact form on the company website. See the steps

  25. Vercel homepage
    25

    Vercel

    6.9 of 10

    Covina, CA · Founded 2015 · 501-1,000 people

    • Web app hosting
    • Content delivery network
    • Serverless compute
    • CI/CD
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    9.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    8.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the sales or quote form on the company website. See the steps

  26. Cloudways homepage
    26

    Cloudways

    6.7 of 10

    Broomfield, CO · Founded 2011 · 201-500 people

    • Managed cloud hosting
    • Managed WordPress hosting
    • WooCommerce hosting
    • Magento hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    8.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    8.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the contact form on the company website. See the steps

  27. 27

    Vultr

    6.7 of 10

    West Palm Beach, FL · Founded 2014 · 201-500 people

    • Cloud compute
    • VPS hosting
    • Cloud GPU
    • Bare metal servers
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    8.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    8.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the sales or quote form on the company website. See the steps

  28. Hostwinds homepage
    28

    Hostwinds

    6.6 of 10

    Seattle, WA · Founded 2010 · 51-200 people

    • Shared hosting
    • Reseller hosting
    • VPS hosting
    • Cloud servers
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    7.0
    Support
    6.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    7.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  29. SiteGround homepage
    29

    SiteGround

    6.6 of 10

    Sofia, Sofia · 501-1,000 people

    • Web hosting
    • WordPress hosting
    • Cloud hosting
    • Reseller hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    9.0
    Support
    6.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    5.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Website Builders

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  30. 30

    Spaceship

    6.6 of 10

    Phoenix, AZ · 1,001-5,000 people

    • Domain registration
    • Domain transfers
    • Web hosting
    • VPS hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    10.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    5.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars, Website Builders, Email Hosting

    Reach a Person: Best route is the contact form on the company website. See the steps

  31. GreenGeeks homepage
    31

    GreenGeeks

    6.5 of 10

    Wilmington, DE · Founded 2008 · 51-200 people

    • Web hosting
    • WordPress hosting
    • Reseller hosting
    • VPS hosting
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    7.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    7.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars, Website Builders, Email Hosting

    Reach a Person: Best route is the contact form on the company website. See the steps

  32. Netlify homepage
    32

    Netlify

    6.5 of 10

    San Francisco, CA · Founded 2015 · 51-200 people

    • Web app hosting
    • Continuous deployment
    • Deploy previews
    • Serverless functions
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    7.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    7.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the sales or quote form on the company website. See the steps

  33. IONOS homepage
    33

    IONOS

    6.4 of 10

    Philadelphia, PA

    • Web hosting
    • Domains and SSL
    • Email and Office
    • Website builder
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    5.0
    Support
    9.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    4.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars, Website Builders, Email Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the main phone line. See the steps

  34. Render homepage
    34

    Render

    6.3 of 10

    San Francisco, CA · Founded 2018 · 51-200 people

    • Web services hosting
    • Static sites
    • Managed Postgres
    • Background workers
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    7.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    6.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the contact form on the company website. See the steps

  35. WordPress.com homepage
    35

    WordPress.com

    6.3 of 10

    San Francisco, CA · Founded 2005

    • Website builder
    • Managed WordPress hosting
    • Domains
    • Professional email
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    5.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    9.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Domain Registrars, Website Builders

    Reach a Person: Best route is the contact form on the company website. See the steps

  36. Rocket.net homepage
    36

    Rocket.net

    6.1 of 10

    Jupiter, FL · Founded 2020 · 11-50 people

    • Managed WordPress hosting
    • Enterprise CDN
    • Website firewall
    • Malware protection
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    6.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    6.0

    Listed in Web Hosting, Cloud and CDN

    Reach a Person: Best route is the contact form on the company website. See the steps

  37. Webflow homepage
    37

    Webflow

    6.1 of 10

    San Francisco, CA · Founded 2013

    • Visual website builder
    • CMS
    • Website hosting
    • Localization
    Fit
    6.0
    Scale
    5.0
    Support
    5.5
    Lock-in risk
    9.0
    Vendor health
    7.5

    Listed in Web Hosting, Website Builders, AI Search Optimization

    Reach a Person: Best route is the sales or quote form on the company website. See the steps

Each number is the company's place in the full ranking. It stays the same when you filter. Checked September 2026. Homepage pictures taken September 2026. No company paid to be listed.

Common Questions

What hosting does a small business need?

Most small business sites run fine on a modest plan with good backups. Read our guide on what hosting a small business needs.

How were these companies checked?

We checked each company on its own website in September 2026, including its main phone line and contact page. We note the month on every listing.

Are these companies ranked by quality?

Not by the quality of their work. We rank them by clear rules on what we could check, like support options, team size and years in business. The ranking is not based on user reviews, and nobody paid for a spot.

Keep Exploring

Related pages

Other categories

Let it pick