NameHero
NameHero is a US-based web hosting company founded in 2015 that provides shared, VPS, WordPress, WooCommerce, enterprise, GPU cloud, email, gaming, and reseller hosting to over 40,000 customers from its wholly-owned data centers in Lenexa, Kansas and Lansing, Michigan.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersKansas City, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingSoftware
NameHero firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- NameHero
- Legal name
- Name Hero, LLC
- Website
- https://namehero.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- NameHero is a US-based web hosting company founded in 2015 that provides shared, VPS, WordPress, WooCommerce, enterprise, GPU cloud, email, gaming, and reseller hosting to over 40,000 customers from its wholly-owned data centers in Lenexa, Kansas and Lansing, Michigan.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
NameHero industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cloud Web Hosting
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA)
Keywords
Where NameHero is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kansas City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
NameHero business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Web Hosting Subscriptions: Monthly, annual, and multi-year (up to 3-year) subscription plans for cloud web hosting, WordPress hosting, WooCommerce hosting, and email hosting. Customers pay upfront for the selected billing cycle with promotional discounts available for longer terms.
- VPS Hosting Subscriptions: Virtual private server hosting with both managed and unmanaged options. Includes CloudShield managed VPS with cPanel and CloudLinux, and unmanaged VPS with Ubuntu. Billed monthly, annually, or triennially.
- GPU Hosting (Usage-based): Hourly billing for cloud GPU instances using NVIDIA H200 and B200 GPUs. Customers preload account with credit and pay per hour of usage. Can pause instances to stop GPU billing while keeping data, or terminate to end all charges.
- Enterprise Hosting: High-end managed hosting solutions for enterprise customers including Essential, Pro, Elite, and Titan Enterprise plans. Monthly billing with fully managed services and dedicated Customer Success Managers.
- Reseller Hosting: Partners resell NameHero's web hosting infrastructure under their own brand. Revenue comes from margin between wholesale pricing paid to NameHero and retail prices charged to end customers. Free billing automation software included.
- Game Server Hosting: Gaming server subscriptions for Minecraft, Palworld, Rust, Soulmask, Stardew Valley, Terraria, DayZ, Project Zomboid, and Hytale. Billed monthly or annually.
- Domain Registration: Domain name registration and transfer services for various TLDs including .com, .net, .org, and others. Includes free eNom domain reseller account for reseller hosting customers.
- OpenClaw VPS: Pre-configured VPS hosting for self-hosted AI assistants powered by Proxmox virtualization. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with OpenClaw auto-installed. Billed semi-annually.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Starter Cloud - $2.91/mo (75% off, 3-year term) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Plus Cloud - $5.05/mo (70% off, 3-year term) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Turbo Cloud - $7.78/mo (3-year term) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Business Cloud - $11.68/mo (3-year term) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Starter VPS - $5.44/mo (57% off, 3-year term) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Business VPS - $20.68/mo (3-year term) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Starter CloudShield (Managed VPS) - $21.23/mo (57% off, 3-year term) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Business CloudShield (Managed VPS) - $43.92/mo (3-year term) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Starter Email - $3.95/mo (50% off, 3-year term) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Business Email - $13.28/mo (3-year term) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | NVIDIA H200 Single GPU - $4.97/hr |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | NVIDIA B200 8-GPU - $62.94/hr |
| Subscription | Monthly | Essential Enterprise - $696/mo |
| Subscription | Monthly | Titan Enterprise - $2,049/mo |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Silver NVMe Reseller - $15.66/mo (65% off, 3-year term) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Diamond NVMe Reseller - $37.72/mo (3-year term) |
| Subscription | Annual | Silver Minecraft - $4.48/mo (30% off, annual) |
| Subscription | Annual | Diamond Minecraft - $17.92/mo (annual) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Silver OpenClaw - $2.83/mo (15% off, 6-month) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Diamond OpenClaw - $34.00/mo (6-month) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
NameHero product offering
Product offeringCore offering
NameHero is a US-based web hosting provider operating private cloud infrastructure in wholly owned data centers in Lenexa, Kansas and Lansing, Michigan. It sells subscription-based shared cloud hosting, VPS, managed WordPress and WooCommerce hosting, enterprise hosting, email hosting, GPU cloud hosting, reseller hosting, and dedicated game server hosting for titles such as Minecraft and Palworld. The portfolio also includes domain registration and an AI-powered website builder called HeroBuilder.
Product overview
NameHero is a US-based web hosting company established in 2015 offering a comprehensive portfolio of hosting products and services. The core offering is cloud-based web hosting (Starter, Plus, Turbo, and Business Cloud tiers) with NVMe storage, LiteSpeed web servers, and cPanel. Specialized hosting includes managed WordPress Hosting and WooCommerce Hosting (both with auto-installed WordPress/WooCommerce, AI-powered Security Shield, and LiteSpeed caching), Enterprise Hosting (with clustered nodes, load balancing, and database replication), Email Hosting branded as HeroicMail, Cloud GPU Hosting (NVIDIA H200/B200 GPUs for AI/ML workloads), and VPS Hosting with both managed and unmanaged options. The Flex VPS allows custom resource configuration. OpenClaw Hosting provides pre-configured VPS for self-hosted AI assistants. Reseller Hosting enables white-label hosting businesses with WHMCS/Blesta automation. Gaming Server Hosting covers nine games including Minecraft (with modpack support via CurseForge, Modrinth, ATLauncher, FTB, Technic, Voids Wrath), Palworld, Rust, Soulmask, Stardew Valley, Terraria, DayZ, Project Zomboid, and Hytale. Additional services include Domain Registration (powered by eNom with 750,000+ domains) and the AI-powered HeroBuilder Website Builder. All products are supported by 24/7/365 SuperHero customer service from their wholly-owned Lenexa, Kansas data center.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HeroicMail: Proprietary email platform offered by NameHero for business email hosting with premium tools and features.
- OpenClaw
- SpeedHero
- HeroBuilder
- CloudShield
Products and services
- Cloud Web Hosting Shared cloud web hosting with NVMe storage, LiteSpeed web servers, free cPanel, free SSL, free migrations, and tiered plans (Starter, Plus, Turbo, Business Cloud) for personal blogs, small businesses, and e-commerce stores.
- WordPress Hosting Managed WordPress hosting with auto-installed WordPress, LiteSpeed caching, AI-powered Security Shield, free SSL, daily backups, and one-click staging, optimized for WordPress performance on AMD EPYC infrastructure.
- WooCommerce Hosting E-commerce hosting with pre-installed WordPress and WooCommerce, automatic updates, staging environment, real-time WAF and malware protection, Quic.Cloud CDN, and SpeedHero optimization for online stores.
- Enterprise Hosting Fully managed enterprise hosting with clustered web and database nodes, load balancing, real-time database replication, disaster recovery, and HIPAA/SOC/PCI DSS compliance. Includes Essential, Pro, Elite, and Titan Enterprise tiers with dedicated Customer Success Managers.
- Email Hosting (HeroicMail) Business email hosting branded as HeroicMail, offering domain-matched addresses, POP3/IMAP/SMTP, webmail, spam protection, premium deliverability, integrated calendar, and free migration, in Starter, Plus, Turbo, and Business tiers.
- Cloud GPU Hosting GPU cloud hosting for AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing with dedicated NVIDIA H200 and B200 NVLink GPUs, hourly pay-as-you-go billing, instant deployment, Docker support, and full root access for AI training, inference, LLM fine-tuning, and 3D rendering.
- VPS Hosting Virtual private server hosting with instant deployment, NVMe storage, AMD EPYC processors, and managed (CloudShield with cPanel and CloudLinux) or unmanaged (Ubuntu) options in Starter, Plus, Turbo, and Business tiers.
- Flex VPS Customizable VPS where customers independently configure RAM, NVMe storage, and vCPU count, with AlmaLinux 8 or optional CloudLinux 8, cPanel control panel, and full managed support.
- OpenClaw Hosting Pre-configured VPS for the OpenClaw self-hosted AI assistant with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Proxmox virtualization, dedicated resources, and one-click deployment plus browser-based terminal access for running 24/7 AI agents.
- Reseller Hosting White-label reseller hosting with 100% private branding, free WHMCS or Blesta billing automation, NVMe storage, Imunify360 security, Quic.Cloud CDN, and Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tiers supporting 40 to 150 client accounts.
- Minecraft Server Hosting Game server hosting for Minecraft with Ryzen 9 7950X CPUs, DDR5 RAM, NVMe storage, Layer 3-7 DDoS protection, Pterodactyl control panel, and one-click modpack installation via CurseForge, Modrinth, ATLauncher, FTB, and Technic.
- Palworld Server Hosting Game server hosting for Palworld supporting Steam and Xbox/Microsoft versions, with dual AMD EPYC CPUs, DDR4-3200 RAM, NVMe storage, Layer 3-7 DDoS protection, and the Advanced Game Panel.
- Rust Server Hosting Game server hosting for Rust with dual AMD EPYC CPUs, DDR4-3200 RAM, NVMe storage, and the Advanced Game Panel for mod installation and server management.
- Soulmask Server Hosting Game server hosting for Soulmask with AMD EPYC CPUs, DDR4-3200 RAM, NVMe storage, five backups per server, and the Advanced Game Panel.
- Stardew Valley Server Hosting Game server hosting for Stardew Valley with Ryzen 9 7950X CPUs, NVMe storage, and the Advanced Game Panel with mod support.
- Terraria Server Hosting Game server hosting for Terraria with tModLoader support for mods and unlimited player slots in Silver through Diamond tiers.
- DayZ Server Hosting Game server hosting for DayZ with Ryzen 9 7900X CPUs, DDR5 RAM, NVMe storage, Steam Workshop items support, and the Advanced Game Panel.
- Project Zomboid Server Hosting Game server hosting for Project Zomboid with Steam Workshop items support and the Advanced Game Panel.
- Hytale Server Hosting Game server hosting for Hytale with AMD EPYC CPUs, DDR5 RAM, NVMe storage, five backups per server, and the Advanced Game Panel for custom worlds and mods.
- Domain Registration Domain name registration and transfer service powered by eNom with instant search and WHOIS privacy protection (Whois Hero), covering 1,000+ TLDs with over 750,000 domains registered worldwide.
- HeroBuilder Website Builder AI-powered website builder branded as HeroBuilder with a 7-day free trial, no credit card required. Generates websites from user prompts, includes built-in SEO, and supports AI-assisted text and image creation.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20x faster website performance compared to traditional Apache hosting
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use NameHero
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
NameHero technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration19 records
AI capability4 records
Feature6 records
NameHero partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- LiteSpeed TechnologiescoreLiteSpeed web server integration across all hosting plans. LiteSpeed delivers up to 20x faster performance than Apache with small memory footprint and increased scalability. Powers WordPress LiteSpeed caching and is the fourth most popular server on the internet.
- CloudLinuxcoreCloudLinux OS included free with managed VPS CloudShield plans. Provides enhanced stability, security, and performance optimization through kernel-level technology and CageFS isolation.
- Imunify360coreFree Imunify360 security included with CloudShield VPS plans. Provides comprehensive malware detection, real-time protection, and automated threat mitigation.
- cPanelcorecPanel control panel included free with managed hosting plans. World's most popular control panel allowing end users full control over their website and email.
- WHMCScoreFree WHMCS billing automation license included with Gold, Platinum, and Diamond reseller hosting plans. Automates customer signups, accepts payments, and provisions accounts instantly.
- BlestacoreFree Blesta billing automation included with Silver NVMe Reseller plans. Alternative to WHMCS for automating reseller hosting business including client management and invoicing.
- NVIDIAcoreNVIDIA H200 and B200 NVLink GPUs powering cloud GPU hosting services for AI/ML workloads. Provides high-performance GPU compute capacity with dedicated hardware without sharing with other users.
- ProxmoxcoreProxmox virtualization technology powering OpenClaw VPS hosting. Enables dedicated resources in isolated environments with enterprise-grade infrastructure.
- Let's EncryptcoreFree and automatic SSL certificates using Let's Encrypt for all hosting plans. Automatically generated and installed when domains are connected.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
NameHero competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- GoDaddy: Largest US SMB hosting and domain registrar with broad hosting, website builder, and email portfolio; competes with NameHero across hosting, domains, and HeroBuilder.
Direct peers
- Hostinger: Global low-cost shared, VPS, and WordPress hosting provider with very aggressive introductory pricing; directly competes with NameHero's core SMB hosting tiers on price and self-serve onboarding.
- Bluehost: Major SMB-focused shared, WordPress, and WooCommerce hosting brand owned by Newfold Digital; competes head-to-head with NameHero on entry-level cPanel/LiteSpeed-style plans.
- SiteGround: Managed shared and WordPress hosting provider with strong performance/security branding and a similar target customer profile to NameHero's Turbo/Business Cloud tiers.
- A2 Hosting: Developer-friendly shared, VPS, and reseller hosting provider with LiteSpeed stack and similar feature set (NVMe, free migrations, 24/7 support) overlapping NameHero's portfolio.
- DreamHost: Independently owned US hosting provider offering shared, VPS, WordPress, and reseller plans with strong uptime and privacy positioning, comparable to NameHero's wholly owned data-center approach.
- InMotion Hosting: US-based shared, VPS, WordPress/WooCommerce, and reseller hosting with white-label programs; overlaps NameHero's SMB and agency-focused product lines.
- ScalaHosting: Managed VPS and shared hosting provider with proprietary SPanel and similar AMD/NVMe infrastructure positioning; competes directly in the CloudShield-style managed VPS tier.
- Liquid Web: Premium managed hosting and VPS provider targeting agencies and enterprise; directly comparable to NameHero's Enterprise and CloudShield managed VPS lines.
Emerging players
- CoreWeave: GPU-focused cloud provider offering NVIDIA H100/H200 instances for AI workloads; competes with NameHero's Cloud GPU line on price-performance for AI/ML customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
NameHero social profiles
Digital presenceNameHero compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
NameHero financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
NameHero leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
NameHero funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
NameHero M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about NameHero
What does NameHero do?
NameHero is a US-based web hosting provider operating private cloud infrastructure in wholly owned data centers in Lenexa, Kansas and Lansing, Michigan. It sells subscription-based shared cloud hosting, VPS, managed WordPress and WooCommerce hosting, enterprise hosting, email hosting, GPU cloud hosting, reseller hosting, and dedicated game server hosting for titles such as Minecraft and Palworld. The portfolio also includes domain registration and an AI-powered website builder called HeroBuilder.
Is NameHero a public or private company?
NameHero is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was NameHero founded?
NameHero was founded in 2015. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is NameHero based?
NameHero is headquartered in Kansas City, United States, in the North America region.
How does NameHero make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. Web Hosting Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are VPS Hosting Subscriptions, GPU Hosting (Usage-based), enterprise Hosting, reseller Hosting, game Server Hosting, domain Registration and openClaw VPS.
Who are NameHero's main competitors?
GoDaddy is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Hostinger, Bluehost, SiteGround, A2 Hosting, DreamHost, InMotion Hosting, ScalaHosting and Liquid Web. CoreWeave is listed as an emerging player.
Does NameHero have an API?
No public API is recorded for NameHero.
What industry is NameHero in?
NameHero's product category is Cloud Web Hosting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDABABAA, Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks). Its NAICS code is 5182 and its SIC code is 7370.