What Your Hosting does

Your Hosting B.V., operating commercially as Yourhosting, is the largest Dutch web hosting provider, reportedly serving one in five Dutch SMBs and over 344,631 customers with 1,385,453 domains under management. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zwolle, Netherlands, the company operates as the primary consumer brand of Total Webhosting Solutions B.V., under which seven regional Dutch hosting brands (Argeweb, SoHosted, Vevida, Alphamega Hosting, VIP Internet, Realhosting, and DeHeeg) were consolidated effective January 1, 2022. The product portfolio spans domain registration across 900+ extensions, shared web hosting on Plesk, unmanaged and managed VPS, business email hosting, Microsoft 365/Exchange Online/Teams/Copilot resale, SSL certificates, Premium DNS, Acronis backup, and website creation tools including a SmartStart AI WordPress builder, a drag-and-drop editor (YourWebsite/YourWebshop), and a professional done-for-you design service.

The core technology stack is built on Plesk control panels, Imunify security, Spam Experts email filtering, and Acronis backup, hosted in CO2-neutral Dutch data centers with ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance. The revenue model is almost entirely subscription-based and recurring, billed monthly or annually across hosting tiers (Start/Plus/Max), VPS, domains, Microsoft 365, and bundled premium support (ServicePlus, valued at €9.99/month and included free with hosting tiers). Go-to-market is predominantly digital self-serve via yourhosting.nl with inside-sales reinforcement through free Dutch-language telephone support, live chat, WhatsApp, and a customer panel for feedback; .nl domains are offered at €0.10 for the first year as an acquisition lever. The customer base is highly distributed across Dutch SMBs, individuals, and resellers, with named testimonial customers limited to small Dutch lifestyle/retail brands such as Fair Fabrics and Bladergoud.

Name

Your Hosting

Legal name

Your Hosting B.V.

Website

https://yourhosting.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Yourhosting is the largest Dutch web hosting provider, serving over 344,000 Dutch SMBs and individuals with domains, shared hosting, VPS, business email, Microsoft 365 resale, and AI-assisted website building, operating under Total Webhosting Solutions B.V. from Zwolle, Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Web Hosting (Shared): Shared web hosting packages with Plesk control panel, AI support, 1-click CMS installation. Billed monthly or annually. Includes ServicePlus at no extra cost on Start/Plus/Max tiers.
2. VPS Hosting (Managed & Unmanaged): Virtual Private Servers offering full freedom for technical users (unmanaged) or managed VPS without technical hassle. Recurring subscription model.
3. Domain Name Registration: Registration and management of domain names across 900+ extensions. .nl domain offered at €0.10 for the first year as acquisition incentive. Ongoing renewal fees apply.
4. Microsoft 365 & Exchange Online: Resale of Microsoft Office 365 plans, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Exchange Online, and 1000GB cloud storage. Reseller relationship through Microsoft Gold Partner status.
5. SSL Certificates: SSL certificates to protect privacy-sensitive data on websites. Both free and paid options available.
6. Website Building Services: AI WordPress website builder (SmartStart), visual drag-and-drop editor (YourWebsite), WooCommerce webshop builder, and professional website/web shop creation service done by Yourhosting.
7. Business Email Hosting: Professional email addresses with own domain (e.g., [email protected]), spam filter, antivirus, and fast mailbox.
8. Acronis Backup: Acronis-powered backup service to protect files and devices.
9. ServicePlus Premium Support: Premium service tier (€9.99/month value) included free with Start/Plus/Max plans, providing installation help, webmaster service, hack fixes, and migration assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Yourhosting sells domain name registration, shared web hosting, managed and unmanaged VPS hosting, business email, SSL certificates, Premium DNS, Acronis backup, and resold Microsoft 365/Exchange Online subscriptions to Dutch SMBs and entrepreneurs. It also offers website creation via the SmartStart AI WordPress builder, YourWebsite/YourWebshop drag-and-drop editors, WooCommerce hosting, and a done-for-you website design service, all bundled with free Dutch-language support and ServicePlus premium assistance.

Product overview

Yourhosting is the largest Dutch hosting provider (one in five Dutch SMBs are customers), operating under Total Webhosting Solutions B.V. The company offers an integrated portfolio of domain registration (900+ extensions), shared webhosting (Plesk-based with AI support), unmanaged and managed VPS, and Microsoft cloud productivity suites. Website creation is available through an AI-powered WordPress builder (SmartStart), a visual drag-and-drop editor (YourWebsite/YoutWebshop), or professional design services. Email services include business email hosting with spam protection and Microsoft Exchange Online. Security products include SSL certificates, Premium DNS, and Acronis backup. The company differentiates through bundled premium support via ServicePlus, which includes free installation help, webmaster service, website hack repair, and migration assistance. As of January 2022, Yourhosting consolidated seven acquired hosting brands (Argeweb, SoHosted, Vevida, Alphamega, VIP Internet, Realhosting, DeHeeg) under its unified platform while maintaining brand-specific control panels (Plesk, DirectAdmin).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Webhosting (Shared Web Hosting) Shared web hosting service with one-click CMS installation via the Plesk control panel, AI support, secure Dutch hosting, and Imunify security included as standard. Targeted at Dutch SMBs and entrepreneurs.
• VPS Hosting (Unmanaged Virtual Private Server) Virtual Private Server hosting providing customers with full root access and complete freedom to configure their own server environment. Targeted at technical Dutch users, developers, and web professionals.
• Managed VPS Fully managed Virtual Private Server that delivers VPS benefits without technical management burden; Yourhosting handles server administration. Targeted at Dutch SMBs that want VPS power without operational overhead.
• Domain Name Registration Domain name registration service supporting 900+ extensions including .nl, .eu, and .be. Includes free DNS management and Premium DNS option for enhanced cyber-threat protection.
• SmartStart AI Website Builder AI-powered WordPress website builder that generates complete websites in approximately five minutes. The AI writes text, adds images, and constructs pages based on user-selected styles, and accepts conversational commands for edits after launch. Targeted at non-technical entrepreneurs.
• YourWebsite (Drag-and-Drop Builder) Visual drag-and-drop website builder with pre-designed templates that lets non-technical users create a website without coding knowledge.
• YourWebshop (E-commerce Builder)

Quantifiable outcome

• 344,631+ entrepreneurs trust Yourhosting for their online presence
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ArgewebminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Argeweb merged into Yourhosting as of January 1, 2022. Linux web hosting, Windows hosting, and email hosting services continue under the Yourhosting infrastructure.
• SoHostedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022SoHosted merged into Yourhosting as of January 1, 2022. Reseller VPS and WordPress hosting services integrated into Yourhosting's product portfolio.
• VevidaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Vevida merged into Yourhosting as of January 1, 2022, adding to the consolidated hosting infrastructure.
• Alphamega HostingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Alphamega Hosting (Eindhoven, ~50,000 websites) merged into Yourhosting as of January 1, 2022. Specializing in WordPress and success hosting.
• VIP InternetminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022VIP Internet (Nijmegen, 21+ years experience) merged into Yourhosting as of January 1, 2022, with website transition completed November 22, 2022. Cloud hosting and VPS services added.
• RealhostingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Realhosting (21+ years experience) merged into Yourhosting as of January 1, 2022. Web hosting and domain registration services integrated.
• DeHeegminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022DeHeeg (Haarlem, since 1999) merged into Yourhosting as of January 1, 2022. Web hosting, SSL, cloud servers, and domain registration services added.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationYourhosting is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, the highest status within the Microsoft Partner Network. This enables them to resell Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Teams, and related products. The partnership requires meeting stringent requirements for customer references, successful implementations, staff certifications, and specialization.
• ImunifycoreTechnology or IntegrationImunify security suite is included as standard in all hosting packages, providing 24/7 protection against cyber threats. This is a core component of the company's standard security offering.
• PleskcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlesk control panel is used across web hosting products (both Yourhosting and acquired brands like Realhosting, Alphamega) for easy website and server management.
• SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland)coreTechnology or IntegrationSIDN is the registry for .nl domain names. Yourhosting acts as an intermediary between customers and SIDN for .nl domain registration and management.
• Total Webhosting Solutions B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYourhosting is the primary consumer brand of Total Webhosting Solutions B.V. The parent company coordinates data protection policies across its business units and handles joint processing responsibilities under GDPR.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TransIP: TransIP is one of the largest direct competitors to Yourhosting in the Dutch hosting market, offering shared hosting, VPS, domains, and managed WordPress services targeted at Dutch SMBs. Highly comparable on geography, customer segment, and product mix.
• VDX Group (formerly Versio): VDX is a Dutch hosting provider offering shared hosting, VPS, reseller hosting, and domain registration to Dutch SMBs. Direct peer in geography, customer segment, and core product portfolio.
• Hostnet: Hostnet is a Dutch hosting and domain provider serving SMBs with shared hosting, VPS, and website builder products. Comparable in target market (Dutch SMBs) and product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Strato: Strato is a large European hosting provider (owned by IONOS) with significant operations in the Netherlands. Overlaps with Yourhosting on shared hosting, domains, and email but operates at much larger European scale.
• IONOS: IONOS is one of Europe's largest hosting providers, offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and cloud services with a Dutch presence. Comparable in core products but much larger and more international than Yourhosting.
• OVHcloud: OVHcloud is a major European cloud and hosting infrastructure provider with data centers across the continent, including Netherlands. Overlaps on VPS and dedicated hosting but operates at hyperscale infrastructure level.
• Hostinger: Hostinger is a global low-cost hosting provider with a localized Dutch presence, competing on price for shared hosting, VPS, and website builder products. Comparable product set, larger scale, different price positioning.
• GoDaddy: GoDaddy is the world's largest domain registrar and a major hosting provider with Dutch operations, offering shared hosting, VPS, domains, and website builder products. Comparable in SMB focus and product breadth.
• SiteGround: SiteGround is a managed hosting provider with strong WordPress and WooCommerce offerings, serving SMBs globally including the Dutch market. Comparable on managed WordPress hosting focus.

Emerging players

• Kinsta: Kinsta is a managed WordPress hosting provider built on Google Cloud, serving SMB and mid-market customers. Comparable in managed WordPress positioning but targets a higher tier of the market than Yourhosting's shared hosting base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Yourhostingnl
• Facebookfacebook.com/Yourhosting.nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/your-hosting-b.v.
• Instagraminstagram.com/yourhostingnl
• Xx.com/yourhosting

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Your Hosting