Gandi
Gandi is a French domain registrar and web host founded in 1999 in Paris, one of the first ICANN-accredited registrars. Alongside domain registration across hundreds of TLDs, Gandi offers SSL certificates, business email, Simple Hosting (its managed PaaS for PHP, Node.js, Python and Ruby apps), and cloud VPS servers. Known for its transparent "No Bullshit" ethos and included WHOIS privacy, Gandi serves developers, agencies and businesses worldwide with data centres in France and Luxembourg.
Gandi is a web hosting provider based in Paris, France, founded in 1999. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 88/100, a strong signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements.
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Gandi is a French domain registrar and web host founded in 1999 in Paris, one of the first ICANN-accredited registrars. Alongside domain registration across hundreds of TLDs, Gandi offers SSL certificates, business email, Simple Hosting (its managed PaaS for PHP, Node.js, Python and Ruby apps), and cloud VPS servers. Known for its transparent "No Bullshit" ethos and included WHOIS privacy, Gandi serves developers, agencies and businesses worldwide with data centres in France and Luxembourg.
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What Customers Say About Gandi
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gandi
Is Gandi a good web hosting company?
Gandi has a HRI™ of 88/100 on HostList.io with a Google rating of 3.5/5 from 177 reviews, placing it among the better-rated providers in its category. HRI (HostList Ranking Index) is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data, no provider can pay to improve it. A score of 80–89 indicates a strong, well-reviewed provider.
What type of hosting company is Gandi?
Gandi is classified as a dedicated web hosting company on HostList.io. Use the HostMatch™ tool at hostlist.io/match to describe your project requirements and get a ranked recommendation from 30,000+ hosting providers including Gandi.
Where is Gandi based?
Gandi is headquartered in Paris, France. Hosting companies based in France are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/france.
How does Gandi compare to other web hosting companies?
Gandi can be compared to any other hosting provider using HostList.io's side-by-side comparison tool at hostlist.io/compare. The tool shows both providers' HRI™ breakdowns, sub-scores (Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance), and review data side by side. Gandi has a current HRI of 88/100.
Does Gandi offer coupons or discounts in August 2026?
Gandi has no HostList-verified coupon code right now. Hosting providers commonly discount the first term of shared and WordPress plans, with the lowest prices on longer billing cycles. For codes checkout-verified across the market this month, see hostlist.io/deals/web-hosting-coupons, updated continuously.
What's Happening at Gandi
# Updates and releases. Simplified email management: discover the new space dedicated to mailboxes and forwarding. We are pleased to announce the launch of a new menu in your Gandi interface, designed
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How Gandi's Score Is Calculated
HRI is calculated algorithmically based on publicly available data. It considers trust signals (reviews, ratings), data completeness, freshness of information, and technical performance. No host can pay to improve their score.
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