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7 coldfusion hosting providers ranked by HRI™ in 2026. Rankings are never paid.
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What Is the Best ColdFusion Hosting in 2026?
ColdFusion hosting runs applications written in CFML, using either Adobe ColdFusion or the open-source Lucee engine. It is a niche that most general hosts do not support, so it is served by a small number of specialists that license and maintain the ColdFusion runtime. HostList.io ranks ColdFusion-capable hosts by HRI, with no paid placements. As of 24 September 2026, the highest-scoring coldfusion hosting on HostList are Hostek (89/100), Flint Hosts (52/100), BeHostings (51/100), ranked purely by HRI, an independent algorithmic rating. No platform pays for placement and no position is chosen by hand. Separately, HostList editorially highlights HostMySite as category-defining coldfusion hosting platforms. That is an editorial shortlist, shown unranked and kept out of the scored list above. Rankings update continuously as Google review, Trustpilot, and profile data refresh. Each profile lists pricing where available, plan tiers, supported features, and verified customer rating data from Google and Trustpilot. Use the rankings below to compare providers head-to-head, or use HostMatch (hostlist.io/match) for a personalised recommendation based on your specific project requirements, traffic volume, and geographic audience.
ColdFusion hosting is specialist hosting: your server must run Adobe ColdFusion or Lucee to execute CFML, which ordinary PHP shared hosts do not provide. Because of the licensing and setup involved, the field is small and dominated by a few dedicated providers.
The two engines matter. Adobe ColdFusion is the commercial standard with a licence cost; Lucee is a free, open-source CFML engine that many hosts offer to keep prices down. Confirm which engine and version a host runs before committing an existing application.
For a CFML application, choose a host that explicitly supports your engine and version, ideally with managed updates and a recent Java runtime underneath. General shared hosting will not run ColdFusion, so a specialist or a self-managed VPS with ColdFusion installed is the realistic choice.
Editorial picks
Chosen by HostList, not by score, and shown in no particular order. These platforms define the category but carry limited public review data, so HRI under-rates them. They are not part of the ranking below and hold no position in it. No platform pays to appear here.
- #189HostekHQ: Tulsa, USA
Founded in 1998, Hostek is a web hosting provider based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company offers a range of hosting services, including cloud, VPS, and …
4.2★ TPTrust 23/25View → - #252Flint HostsHQ: Ilfracombe, UK
Flint Hosts specializes in managed cloud hosting services, particularly for ColdFusion applications. With over 15 years of experience, the company cat…
4★ GTrust 6/25View → - #351BeHostingsHQ: Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium
BeHostings is a web hosting company located in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, offering a variety of hosting products including shared hosting, VPS, and …
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| Rank | Provider | Headquarters | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hostek | 89/100 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 4.2★TP | HQ: Tulsa, USA |
| #2 | Flint Hosts | 52/100 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 4★G | HQ: Ilfracombe, UK |
| #3 | BeHostings | 51/100 | 0 | 15 | 11 | · | HQ: Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium |
| #4 | CFhosting | 51/100 | 0 | 15 | 11 | · | HQ: Guelph, Canada |
| #5 | Hosted Fusion | 51/100 | 0 | 15 | 11 | · | HQ: Ipswich, UK |
| #6 | Media 3 Technologies LLC | 51/100 | 0 | 15 | 11 | · | HQ: Boston, USA |
| #7 | Vivio | 51/100 | 0 | 15 | 11 | · | HQ: USA |
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How Is the Best ColdFusion Hosting List Selected?
The best coldfusion hosting list is selected entirely by HRI, an independent algorithmic 0 to 100 rating that combines four equally-weighted components: customer trust signals from real reviews (25%), public profile completeness (25%), data freshness (25%), and infrastructure performance signals (25%). Brand awareness, marketing spend, and affiliate relationships are not inputs.
Hosting companies cannot pay to appear or improve their position. Sponsorships and advertising are not scoring inputs. The same rules apply to every company in the directory of over 30,000 providers, from the largest hyperscalers to single-region indie hosts.
For the full breakdown of each scoring component and how it is calculated, see the HRI methodology page.
Directory data, HRI scores, prices, and features are informational and may lag real-world changes. Always confirm current details with the provider before you buy. HostList does not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any purchasing decision. Ratings disclaimer · Terms.
Are HostList’s Rankings Paid Placements?
No. HostList does not sell rankings or accept payment for placement. Hosting companies cannot pay to appear in best coldfusion hosting 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About ColdFusion Hosting
What is ColdFusion hosting?
ColdFusion hosting is web hosting that runs CFML applications using Adobe ColdFusion or the open-source Lucee engine. Ordinary PHP shared hosting cannot run ColdFusion, so it is provided by a small number of specialist hosts that license and maintain the ColdFusion runtime, or on a self-managed VPS where you install the engine yourself.
What is the difference between Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee?
Adobe ColdFusion is the commercial CFML engine with a licence fee and official support. Lucee is a free, open-source CFML engine that is largely compatible and keeps hosting costs lower, which is why many ColdFusion hosts offer it. Most CFML code runs on both, but confirm engine and version compatibility before migrating an existing application.
Can I run ColdFusion on normal shared hosting?
No. Standard shared hosting runs PHP, not the ColdFusion or Lucee runtime, so CFML pages will not execute. You need a host that specifically offers ColdFusion or Lucee hosting, or an unmanaged VPS or dedicated server where you install and license the engine yourself.
Who are the best ColdFusion hosting providers?
ColdFusion is a niche served by specialists rather than mainstream hosts. Providers focused on CFML, such as Vivio and HostMySite, offer managed ColdFusion or Lucee environments. For full control, a self-managed VPS with ColdFusion or Lucee installed is the alternative. HostList.io ranks ColdFusion-capable hosts by HRI, with no paid placements.
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