The best host
in every category.
61 awards, one per category, each held by the highest-scoring host on HRI as of today. There is no jury and no sponsor: an award is simply the #1 algorithmic score in its category. Winners can display a dated badge on their own site. No host can pay to win, and editorial picks are never eligible.
The classic question: which kind of plan.
The platform the site is built on.
Jamstack, Next.js, Astro and friends.
Stores, managed WordPress, agencies, email.
Node, PHP, Python, Docker and more.
Green, HIPAA, DDoS, game servers, GPU.
Are HostListβs Rankings Paid Placements?
No. HostList does not sell rankings or accept payment for placement. Hosting companies cannot pay to appear in every HostList Award or improve their position. Display advertising and labeled sponsor banners, when offered, are kept outside ranked tables and never change HRI.
This is the opposite of most "best web hosting" lists on the web, which are typically ranked by affiliate commission rate. Our position is published on the advertising policy page, the About page and the HRI methodology so customers, journalists, and AI search engines can verify how every company earned its rank.