Looking for a place to host your website or app? You’re in luck because we have reviewed the top 11 web host providers in Europe and the list below is the cream of the crop. If you need assistance deciding which one is the best for your needs, read our in-depth reviews or contact us directly.
11. SiteGround
Based in Europe but owned by a US company, this host provider has been around for years and is extremely popular with bloggers and small businesses due to its abundance of features and excellent support.
It is also one of the few providers listed here that do not require you to have a US based phone number. If you are based in the EU, you can register a.eu domain and be good to go!
You’ll find a variety of plans from shared hosting to the very popular PRO plan which includes free backups, free domain privacy, free SSL installation and let’s not forget about free domain forwarding. All these goodies wrapped into one affordable package. Not bad at all!
10. Media Temple
Another popular web host provider founded in the US and still headquartered there, this one specializes in high-performance content delivery solutions for businesses and media companies worldwide.
It’s pretty self-explanatory from the name alone, but if you need some help deciding between their shared hosting, VPS (virtual private server) or SSD (solid state drive) plans, read our in-depth review.
9. Bluehost
This German company is the #1 web host in the world according to Gartner and it’s been around since 2002. It has been growing rapidly and now offers a staggering number of features including free domain privacy, free backups, free domain forwarding and a whole lot more. Most of their hosting plans include a free domain and you can install a free WordPress in no time.
Their shared hosting is incredibly affordable and if you sign up now, you’ll receive a special bonus offer including a free domain and a free SSL certificate for just $2.95 per month.
8. Hostinger
A reliable German company with over 14 years of experience in the web host industry, Hostinger offers a pretty standard array of features in their shared hosting plans, but for a very affordable price. For just $2.95 per month, you’ll get a free domain with your hosting plan and you can install WordPress, Drupal or Joomla. In addition to hosting, they also provide DNS management, free backups, free domain privacy and a whole lot more. An excellent value for the money!
7. Aruba Hosting
This is one of the more expensive web host providers on this list, but if you’re looking for premium features and reliability, you’ll definitely want to consider their services. For $5.45 per month, you’re getting a free SSL certificate for your site, free backups, free domain privacy, free weekly backups and more. In addition, their customer support is excellent and they offer a money-back guarantee if you meet the necessary requirements.
6. Liquid Web
If you have a specific project in mind and need a reputable company that can provide the services you need and at a good price, then consider Liquid Web. Their specialty is in high traffic video platforms for businesses. If that’s you, then they can help you set up a streaming media solution, whether that’s for video or audio.
Whether you’re a blogger, an affiliate marketer or a small business owner looking to create online content to drive traffic to your site, you can’t go wrong with Liquid Web. Backing up their price, you’re getting a reputable company and great customer support that specializes in video streaming media solutions.
5. Hover
Based in Europe but owned by US companies, this hosting provider provides a whole lot of features for just $2.95 per month. You’ll be able to install WordPress, install a plugin that provides a free block-based web content management system (CMS) or deploy a cPanel-based web content management system (WCM). In addition to being able to choose the platform you’ll use to create your site, you can choose the level of resources you need from their shared hosting plan.
Their shared hosting plan includes free backups, free domain privacy, free emails and a whole lot more. This is a great choice for smaller websites or blogs that need the simplicity of a shared hosting plan without the cost associated with a VPS.
4. InMotion Hosting
Founded in the UK and still headquartered there, this web host offers a free domain and a free website builder to get you started. From there, you can choose from a variety of hosting plans that range between $2.95 to $5.45 per month. You have the option of paying monthly or yearly.
You can install WordPress, Joomla or Drupal and the amount of storage and bandwidth you get depends on which plan you select. If you’re looking for a simple, affordable solution, then you cannot go wrong with InMotion Hosting. Not bad for a company that’s been around for over 10 years!
3. DreamHost
Based in the US but owned by a European company, this web host offers a free domain, free website builder, free hosting (for the first year) and a whole lot more. For just $2.95 per month, you can get a free domain with your hosting plan and you’ll be able to install WordPress or any other CMS you desire. In addition, you’ll also get free backups, free domain privacy, free mobile phone support and more.
Their shared hosting plan includes free backups, free domain privacy, free emails and a whole lot more. For just $2.95 per month, you can register a free domain and be up and running in no time with a reputable company that specializes in dream hosting.
2. BlueHost (PREMIUM)
While most of the web host providers on this list offer shared hosting plans, for just a little more you can get the very popular BlueHost. For $3.45 per month, you’ll receive a free domain with your hosting plan and you can install WordPress, Drupal or Joomla. In addition, you’ll get free backups, free domain privacy, free emails and more.
If you’re looking for a premium choice and can afford it, then BlueHost is the web host you need to consider. InMotion Hosting and DreamHost are also popular choices with BlueHost.
1. GoDaddy
With over a decade of experience in the web hosting industry, this company is the #1 web host in the world according to Google. They offer a standard array of features in their regular shared hosting plans, but if you need more storage or a greater amount of bandwidth, you can get their higher-tiered plans for a small fee. Their support is also top-notch and you’ll have no trouble getting help should you need it.
Their shared hosting plan includes free domain privacy, free backups, free emails and a whole lot more. If you’re looking for a web host solution that provides a one-stop-shop for all your web hosting needs, then we recommend you consider GoDaddy. Not bad for a company that’s been around for over a decade!