PythonAnywhere
PythonAnywhere is a web hosting provider based in USA. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 58/100, a developing signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements.
PythonAnywhere offers a cloud-based hosting platform specifically designed for Python applications. It provides both free and paid plans, featuring pre-installed modules and support for popular frameworks such as Django and Flask. The service allows users to develop and host applications directly from a web browser, eliminating the need for server management or complex configurations. With its fully integrated Python environment, PythonAnywhere is particularly suitable for students, educators, and developers seeking a straightforward service for deploying Python web applications without the overhead of traditional hosting setups.
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What Customers Say About PythonAnywhere
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Trustpilot★★☆☆☆The website is occasionally down for no…“The website is occasionally down for no apparent reason, and so are the apps you build on top of it.”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆Customer services is unprofessional…“Customer services is unprofessional unhelpful.”
Trustpilot★★★★☆Good for beginners“Good for beginners, but sooner or later you'll want to move to a VPS. I started with Pythonanywhere for my first python sites. Everything was beginner friendly and I didn't have any trouble setting up my sites and getting my code working. One of my sites had regular users and was earning revenue while running on…”
Trustpilot★★★★★Excellent and budget-friendly hosting…“Excellent and budget-friendly hosting for programmers. They have good command-line tools, and I'm using them for a variety of web projects, and even a trading bot. Happy customer for 4 years now!”
Trustpilot★★★☆☆Great platform for running Python…“Great platform for running Python scripts, but the dashboard is often down for some reason...”
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What is PythonAnywhere's HRI?
PythonAnywhere has a HRI™ of 58/100 on HostList.io. HRI is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data. Providers can improve their score by claiming their profile, keeping data current, and building verified reviews. No provider can pay to increase their score.
What type of hosting company is PythonAnywhere?
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Where is PythonAnywhere based?
PythonAnywhere is headquartered in USA. Hosting companies based in USA are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/usa.
How does PythonAnywhere compare to other web hosting companies?
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How PythonAnywhere's Score Is Calculated
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