SmartHost
SmartHost is a web hosting provider based in Dublin, Ireland. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 63/100, a developing signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements.
SmartHost offers a range of hosting services including shared hosting, cloud services, and dedicated servers, tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Based in Dublin, Ireland, the company emphasizes reliability and customer support, providing uptime guarantees and secure backups. Their infrastructure is designed to ensure that clients' websites remain operational and accessible. SmartHost's services are particularly suited for individuals and businesses seeking affordable, user-friendly hosting options with dedicated Irish customer service and a focus on eCommerce capabilities.
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What SmartHost Discloses
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SmartHost 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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- 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
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- Founded
- Social profiles
- YouTube
- Changelog
What Customers Say About SmartHost
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What people are saying
Trustpilot★★★★☆Pretty good to be fair.“Pretty good to be fair.”
Trustpilot★★★★★Great company easy to purchase .ie…“Great company easy to purchase .ie domains and irish hosting!”
Trustpilot★★★★★We recently switched hosting our…“We recently switched hosting our domains to Smarthost. Primarily because their rates were significantly cheaper. But in our short time of dealing with their support team they have been very responsive. They made switching over our domains really easy. Based on our experience we would be happy to recommend their…”
Trustpilot★★★★★Ian gave excellent guidance and was…“Ian gave excellent guidance and was very patient, helping me every step of the way as I am inexperienced in this field. His helpfulness and assistance made the process less stressful and very simple. Great service hugely recommended.”
Trustpilot★★★★★Excellent Customer Service“Delighted to have found an Irish hosting company that provides a decent service while also being cost effective. The customer support I have received from Ian and Graeme has been second to none, for that reason I continue to choose Smarthost for my clients.”
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Where SmartHost Ranks
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What is SmartHost's HRI?
SmartHost has a HRI™ of 63/100 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 SmartHost?
SmartHost 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 SmartHost.
Where is SmartHost based?
SmartHost is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Hosting companies based in Ireland are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/ireland.
How does SmartHost compare to other web hosting companies?
SmartHost 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. SmartHost has a current HRI of 63/100.
How SmartHost'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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