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"Thank you for making the Web Hosting Wizard! I found the cheapest Windows hosting plans, went through the reviews to compare web host ratings, and got a great deal for less than $7 a month. I have been with our new web host for 5 months with no problems now and I owe it all (or at least half) to the Web Hosting Wizard!"

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Do you want awesome-quality, affordable hosting? Use this simple web hosting wizard to find the best hosting plan for you. You'll be able to compare web host prices and features so you can buy the cheapest hosting plan that meets your needs. Not sure if you need a specific feature or type of hosting? Click on the More Information links to read our web hosting FAQs. Let the Hosting Wizard make your web host purchasing experience easy.

If you want to compare web host plans with specific features, try our Advanced Hosting Search. Want to compare web host plans from a specific web host? Select the plans from our Hosting Plans List. Finally, if want to see the best hosting plans in specific categories, such as Best Shared Web Hosting or Best Plesk Hosting, view our Web Hosting Categories.

More Information

When you compare web host plans, you will first need to consider what operating system you need. If you need PHP, use Linux. If you need ASP or .NET, use Windows. Learn more about web hosting operating systems.

1. Do you need Windows or Linux hosting?


Linux hosting is the most common type of web hosting. It is usually cheaper and offers many free scripts. If you aren't sure what to pick, choose Linux.


Windows hosting is usually more expensive. If you need to run ASP or .NET scripts, you will need Windows hosting.

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The Hosting Wizard lets you choose between the 3 major types of hosting plans: Shared, VPS, and Dedicated. Shared hosting works for most people but a robust web site may require VPS hosting or dedicated hosting.

2. What type of hosting package do you need?


Shared hosting is the cheapest and most common type of hosting package. Your sites will be stored on the same server and use the same IP address as many (often hundreds of) other people’s sites. Learn more about shared hosting.


A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is like your own virtual server running inside another server. The hardware will still be shared with other users but the software won't. This lets you customize the software to your heart's content. Learn more about VPS hosting.


A Dedicated hosting package will give you your own server so you don’t have to worry about sharing software or hardware resources. It is the most expensive but provides the most reliability. Learn more about dedicated hosting.

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3. How much disk space do you need?

If you are hosting a lot of big image files, you will need a lot of disk space. Packages that come with a lot of disk space usually also come with a lot of monthly bandwidth so the site can support a lot of visitors. Read our Web hosting wizard options FAQ to learn more about disk space and bandwidth.

4. What is your monthly budget?

    

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The Hosting Plan Wizard is made to help you compare web host plans and find the best hosting plan so you can buy with confidence, without all the confusion. We want to provide the best web hosting comparison experience for you. Use the options above to narrow down your search so you can compare web host plans that best meet your needs. If you have any questions or corrections to the data on this site, please contact us.