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Hostwinds

by Hostwinds · Seattle, United States · Since 2010

Shared and VPS hosting.

Web hostingBest value
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Starting price
₹500/mo
per month, billed by vendor
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Hostwinds?

Hostwinds is web hosting from Hostwinds, based in Seattle, United States and has been building software since 2010. Shared and VPS hosting.

Web hosting covers shared hosting, VPS, cloud and managed platforms. For most Indian businesses the practical questions are where the data centre sits (latency to your customers), whether support responds in your working hours, and whether the plan can grow without a painful migration.

Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹500 per month.

What works well

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +16 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • −No permanently free plan
  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

Hostwinds at a glance

Analysing Hostwinds — pricing, features, reviews and alternatives…

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Hostwinds features

As listed on Hostwinds's official website.

  • Web Hosting
  • VPS Hosting
  • Cloud Servers
  • Dedicated Servers
  • Ownership
  • Redundancy
  • Future-proofed

Hostwinds pricing

Entry price

₹500/mo

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Hostwinds charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on hostwinds.com.

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Specifications

Category
Web hosting
Vendor
Hostwinds
Headquarters
Seattle, United States
Founded
2010
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
₹500/mo
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Hostwinds — frequently asked questions

What is Hostwinds?+

Hostwinds is web hosting by Hostwinds. Shared and VPS hosting.

How much does Hostwinds cost?+

Hostwinds's published pricing starts at ₹500/mo. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does Hostwinds offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for Hostwinds. Confirm the current trial terms on Hostwinds's official site.

Is Hostwinds made in India?+

No. Hostwinds is developed by Hostwinds in Seattle, United States.

Who is Hostwinds best suited for?+

Hostwinds suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for web hosting.

What are the best alternatives to Hostwinds?+

Popular alternatives in web hosting include HostingRaja, MilesWeb, Registry.in (NIXI). Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Hostwinds deployed?+

Hostwinds is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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Hostwinds · Seattle, United States · Founded 2010 · 1 product in our catalogue

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