Hostnet
Hostnet is a web hosting provider based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 85/100, a strong signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements.
Hostnet, located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, provides a range of hosting services including shared, VPS, WordPress, and cloud hosting. The company uses cluster technology to ensure stability during peak traffic periods. Hostnet offers strong uptime and security features, making it suitable for small businesses and individuals. The hosting plans include various options for storage and bandwidth, catering to different needs. The infrastructure is designed to support reliable performance, and the company emphasizes user-friendly management through its control panel. Founded in 1999, Hostnet is positioned to serve customers seeking dependable web hosting services in the Netherlands.
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What Hostnet Discloses
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Hostnet has not disclosed any facts yet. Pricing transparency, refund window, uptime SLA and data residency are among the 30 questions still unanswered. HostList verifies every disclosure and never charges for it.
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- Entry plan price
- Refund window
- Site migration
- Verified coupon
- Status page
- Incident history feed
- Uptime SLA
- Ownership
- Legal entity
- Data residency
- GDPR DPA
- Datacenter regions
- Server stack
- Storage
- Security included
- Security contact
- Certifications
- Data centre model
- Backups
- Support
- Support languages
- Published plans
- Resource limits
- Renewable energy
- Description
- Logo
- Founded
- Social profiles
- YouTube
- Changelog
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Where Hostnet Ranks
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Is Hostnet a good web hosting company?
Hostnet has a HRI™ of 85/100 on HostList.io with a Google rating of 4.2/5 from 1,214 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 Hostnet?
Hostnet 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 Hostnet.
Where is Hostnet based?
Hostnet is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Hosting companies based in Netherlands are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/netherlands.
How does Hostnet compare to other web hosting companies?
Hostnet 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. Hostnet has a current HRI of 85/100.
Does Hostnet offer coupons or discounts in September 2026?
Hostnet 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.
- Hostnet HRI 68 to 84, Trust up 5, Performance up 11
- Hostnet HRI 37 to 68, Trust up 14, Completeness up 6, Freshness up 5, Performance up 6
- Hostnet added to the directory, Amsterdam, Netherlands
How Hostnet'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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