Web hosting comparison 2026
Compare web hosting providers correctly - and find the right hosting for your project.
When comparing web hosting, you shouldn't just look at the monthly price. Web space, inclusive domains, SSL, databases, developer features, contract terms, support and server location are also important. This page helps you to evaluate the most important criteria in a structured way - and then shows you which web hosting package suits your project.
Webhosting tariffs
Inexpensive web hosting offers with plenty of web space and e-mail storage, at particularly attractive prices.
Webhosting 1000
- SSH access available
- 1 .de domain or 1 alternative domain* included
- 50 GB SSD storage space
- SSL certificates included
Webhosting 2000
- SSH access available
- 3 .de domains or 1 alternative domain* included
- 150 GB SSD storage space
- SSL certificates included
- Wordpress toolkit included
Webhosting 4000
- SSH access available
- 6 .de domains or 2 alternative domains* included
- 500 GB SSD storage space
- SSL certificates included
- Ruby and NodeJS
Webhosting 8000
- SSH access available
- 12 .de domains or 3 alternative domains* included
- 1000 GB SSD storage space
- SSL certificates included
- Ruby and NodeJS
*Alternative domains are .de, .at, .eu, .com, .us, .biz, .org and .net. However, the selection options may differ depending on the selected location. Please note the information on the product page.
Why a web hosting comparison makes sense
A hosting comparison is worthwhile because packages often differ in details - even if they appear similar at first glance.
So always check:
- Price structure (permanent price vs. introductory offer)
- Contract term & billing period
- Included domains & SSL
- Web space, databases, e-mail
- SSH/SFTP, cronjobs, Git, PHP versions
- Support & availability commitments
- Server location & data protection
Criterion
Why is it important?
What to look out for?
Price per month
Monthly prices are often not directly comparable
Permanent price, VAT, setup, billing period
Terms of contract
Hosting is usually long-term
Minimum term, notice period, price after start-up phase
Webspace (SSD/NVMe)
Relevance for CMS, media, stores
Storage quantity, type (SSD/NVMe), scalability
Inclusive domains
saves additional costs
Number & type of domains
SSL
Standard for secure websites
included? if applicable type/scope
Databases
important for WordPress/Shop/CMS
Number, type, limits
professional communication
Mailboxes, storage, IMAP/SMTP
SSH / SFTP
secure administration
available? from which tariff?
Developer features
relevant for agencies/power users
Cronjobs, Git, PHP versions, DNS
Location/data protection
Performance + Compliance
EU/DE context, transparency
Support
critical in the event of faults
Channels, times, response commitments
Availability
business-relevant
SLA/availability guarantee
Web hosting comparison - the most important criteria
Price & contract terms:
Pay attention not only to "from" prices, but also to setup fees (if any), term/cancellation logic and the price after a start-up phase.
Choose web space, databases & email to suit the project:
Depending on the project, you will need different amounts of resources:
- Small website / blog: less storage space, few databases
- Company website: several email inboxes, several databases
- Store / larger website: more web space, more databases, more cron jobs, higher limits
Check security & trust
The most important criteria include:
- SSL / TLS
- Data protection (e.g. GDPR context)
- Backups
- secure access (SSH / SFTP)
- Availability / SLA
- Support availability
Developer features & administration
If you run more than just a simple website, these points are crucial:
- SSH access
- Cronjobs
- Git
- PHP versions
- DNS management
- NodeJS / Python / Ruby (depending on tariff)
- Hosting panel (e.g. Plesk)
At netcup: Web hosting uses Plesk Onyx; administration via the Customer Control Panel (CCP) with WCP Auto-Login.
Which hosting is right for which project?
- Webhosting 1000
Webhosting 1000
Ideal for small websites, landing pages or a blog. Including SSH, cronjob and inclusive domain.
- Webhosting 2000
Webhosting 2000
Useful for company websites and multiple projects: more domains, more databases and guaranteed RAM.
- Webhosting 4000
Webhosting 4000
For larger websites, forums and stores - including NodeJS, Python and Ruby as well as significantly more resources.
Provider comparison
Status: publicly verifiable provider sources, retrieved on 03.03.2026
Provider
netcup
Webhosting 1000
Hetzner
Webhosting S
IONOS
Webhosting Standard
STRATO
Starter
Price per month
2,17 €
from 2,00 €
3 € / month (6 months)
thereafter 6 €
0 € in the 1st month
thereafter 5 € / month
Set-up fee
0 €
0 €
10 €
0 € (in the test model)
Webspace / Storage
25 GB SSD (Web)
10 GB memory
100 GB NVMe
50 GB web space
Inclusive domain
included
nicht enthalten
included
included
Databases
1
1
10
2
SSL / TLS
included
included
included
included
SSH
nicht enthalten
nicht enthalten
included
N/A
Server location
GermanyAustriaUnited States
Germany
MENU.TOPBAR.COUNTRIES.EU
GermanyAustria
Minimum term
12 months
no minimum term
N/A
1 month
Why netcup?
Choose web hosting from netcup if you..
- want permanently clear prices instead of pure entry-level offers
- Need SSH access and free SSL certificates in your plan
- Choose PHP versions, use cronjobs and (depending on the tariff) want to use NodeJS / Python / Ruby
Permanent low price
At netcup, cost transparency and reliability are our top priorities. Our prices are calculated fairly and clearly right from the start - with no hidden fees or unexpected increases. They remain unchanged even after the first year.
Satisfaction guarantee
If you are not satisfied with your web hosting or root server product, you can return it within 30 days of ordering and receive a full refund of the basic fee (price per month times billing period).
Digitally sovereign
For netcup, digital sovereignty is not a trend, but part of a fundamental strategic approach. It is about creating stable, secure and transparent digital infrastructures in the long term - for private applications as well as for companies and developers.
Cost efficiency
We offer competitive prices with transparent cost structures and discount campaigns, which ensures a unique price-performance ratio for you. So you always get the best price with us!