Hostek

What Hostek does

Hostek is a managed server hosting provider founded in 1998 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, operating under Miss Group, Inc. The company delivers cloud and shared hosting solutions across Windows, Linux, ColdFusion, Lucee, cPanel, and WordPress platforms, serving more than 15,000 accounts that range from individuals and small businesses through developers, mid-market companies, resellers, and enterprise, university, and government customers. Its infrastructure footprint spans over 3,000 servers across five U.S. data center regions (STL, REA, ASH, ATL, ENF), with international operations delivered through Miss Group Limited in the United Kingdom and country-specific storefronts in Sweden.

The product portfolio is anchored by managed cloud servers (Windows Cloud, ColdFusion Cloud, cPanel Cloud, WordPress Optimized Cloud) and self-managed cloud variants, complemented by shared hosting and reseller plans. Differentiated technical components include an AI-powered cPanel offering (cPanel AI), geo-failover across multiple data centers, load balancing for high availability, free private VLAN configuration, bundled SmarterTools products (SmarterMail, SmarterStats, SmarterTrack), and managed services delivered both on Hostek infrastructure and on AWS. Hostek holds Adobe Hosting Partner status with on-staff ColdFusion and Lucee experts since 2002, addressing a specialized niche underserved by generalist hosts. Compliance certifications include SOC2 Type 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC1/SSAE 16.

The business model runs on recurring subscription revenue from hosting plans priced from $12.67/month (shared) to $346.50/month (ColdFusion cloud servers), supplemented by managed services add-ons, AWS managed services, SSL certificates, domain registration through Tucows/OpenSRS, and custom enterprise solutions. Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via the hostek.com storefront and client portal, with consultative sales for enterprise (Schedule Free Consultation CTA) and a reseller channel for white-label distribution. Core value propositions are a 99.999% network uptime guarantee backed by a 200% SLA credit, US-based 24/7 support with minute-level response times, and proactive security patching, though recent 90-day status page data shows 99.94% aggregate uptime with two regions below 99.80%.

Name

Hostek

Legal name

Miss Group, Inc.

Website

https://hostek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hostek is a Tulsa-based managed server hosting provider founded in 1998, offering cloud and shared hosting across Windows, ColdFusion, Lucee, cPanel, and WordPress platforms. It serves 15,000+ customers with managed infrastructure, 24/7 US-based support, and a 99.999% uptime SLA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Cloud/VPS Hosting: Recurring monthly/annual subscription revenue from managed cloud servers, VPS, and self-managed hosting plans. Plans include server management, backups, patches, and security. Revenue is generated through tiered pricing based on resource allocation (CPU, RAM, storage).
2. Shared Hosting: Entry-level shared hosting subscriptions for individuals and small businesses, including Windows, cPanel, ColdFusion, Lucee, and WordPress-optimized shared plans. Billed monthly or annually.
3. Reseller Hosting: Reseller partners purchase hosting plans from Hostek and resell under their own brand, generating revenue through markup on hosting services. Plans available for Windows, ColdFusion, and cPanel.
4. Domain Registration and Transfer: Revenue from domain name registration, renewal, and transfer services, facilitated through Tucows/OpenSRS as the ICANN-accredited registrar. Fees are non-refundable per the registration agreement.
5. SSL Certificates: Revenue from SSL certificate issuance and renewal, with information shared with certificate issuing authorities. EV certificates require additional company verification.
6. Managed Services Add-ons: Additional revenue from managed services offerings on Hostek infrastructure and on AWS, including infrastructure management, load balancing configuration, and proactive security monitoring.
7. Professional Services / Custom Solutions: Revenue from custom cloud hosting configurations, infrastructure-as-a-service consultations, and complex e-commerce solutions for enterprises, universities, and government entities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hostek provides managed cloud server hosting, VPS, and shared hosting on Windows, Linux/cPanel, ColdFusion, Lucee, and WordPress platforms, with bundled email, security, and backup services. The company sells tiered subscription plans directly to small businesses, developers, and enterprises, complemented by managed services on Hostek infrastructure and AWS, and reseller hosting for white-label partners. Domain registration, SSL certificates, load balancing, geo-failover, VPN/VLAN, and custom cloud configurations are offered as add-ons.

Product overview

Hostek is a managed server hosting provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of cloud and shared hosting solutions. The core product lineup centers on Cloud Servers (Windows Cloud, ColdFusion Cloud, cPanel Cloud, and WordPress Optimized Cloud) as the primary enterprise offering, complemented by self-managed variants for advanced users. Supporting infrastructure includes Shared Hosting across multiple platforms (Windows, cPanel/Linux, ColdFusion, Lucee, WordPress) and Reseller Hosting for white-label distribution. Add-on services include Managed Services and AWS Managed Services for full infrastructure outsourcing, Load Balancing and Geo-Failover for high availability, VPN/VLAN for secure networking, SSL Certificates and Domain Registration for domain services, and SmarterTools products (SmarterMail, SmarterStats, SmarterTrack) for email, analytics, and support ticket management. Custom Cloud Hosting Solutions extend the offering for enterprise-specific requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Windows Cloud Servers Enterprise-grade managed cloud server hosting running Windows Server OS with ASP.NET support, MS SQL database integration, and a custom control panel for server management. Includes managed backups, patches, and updates. Pricing starts at $214.25/month.
• ColdFusion Cloud Servers Adobe ColdFusion server hosting with expert CF support on staff, including DSN management, cron scheduling, database management, and CF error log viewing. Hostek is an Adobe Hosting Partner with ColdFusion and Lucee experts on staff. ColdFusion cloud/dedicated servers start at $346.50/month.
• cPanel Cloud Servers Linux-based cloud server hosting with cPanel/WHM control panel, PHP support, MySQL databases, and CloudLinux protection. An AI-powered version of cPanel is available for optimized server management.
• WordPress Optimized Cloud Servers High-performance cloud hosting specifically optimized for WordPress with guaranteed resources, enhanced security, and OS/application layer optimization. Enterprise-class WordPress hosting priced at $243.99/month.
• Linux Self Managed Cloud Self-managed Linux cloud server hosting without cPanel, providing full root access for advanced users who prefer custom server configurations.
• Windows Self Managed Cloud Self-managed Windows cloud server hosting without a control panel for users requiring complete server control and customization.
• SmarterMail Cloud Windows-based mail server with Exchange-level features at lower Total Cost of Ownership. Available as an add-on to Windows-based VPS plans or bundled with Windows shared hosting.
• Lucee Cloud Open-source CFML language server hosting for Lucee developers, offered as an alternative to Adobe ColdFusion with Lucee experts on staff.
• Shared Hosting Entry-level hosting where multiple customer sites share server resources, available in Windows (ASP.NET & PHP, MySQL & MS SQL, SmarterMail), cPanel/Linux (PHP, MySQL, CloudLinux Protection), ColdFusion, Lucee, and WordPress-optimized variants. AI-powered cPanel option available. Starting at $12.67/month.
• WordPress Optimized Shared Hosting Shared hosting environment optimized for WordPress with PHP and MySQL support across Windows and cPanel plans. Priced at $30.67/month.
• ColdFusion Shared Hosting Shared hosting plans for ColdFusion applications, available on Windows or Linux OS with Adobe Hosting Partner status. Priced at $17.17/month.
• Reseller Hosting White-label hosting services allowing customers to resell hosting under their own brand, available in Windows, ColdFusion, and cPanel variants.
• Managed Services on Hostek Infrastructure Full infrastructure management including configuration, maintenance, security patches, backups, and monitoring on Hostek infrastructure. Includes load-balancing servers and geo-failover options. Priced per consultation and custom configuration.
• AWS Managed Services Managed services for customers running infrastructure on Amazon Web Services, extending Hostek's infrastructure management, load balancing, and proactive security monitoring expertise to AWS environments.
• Load Balancing - High Availability Distributes server load across multiple servers for greater uptime, enabling security patch reboots without bringing down the site or application, achieving greater uptime through distributed traffic management.
• VPN and VLAN Configuration Multi-server solutions providing secure, streamlined workflows using private networks for secure data traffic between application and database servers. Free private VLANs isolate traffic from public networks for enhanced security.
• Geo-Failover Disaster recovery solution placing application servers in two or more different data center locations, providing geographic redundancy and continuity in the event of a regional outage.
• SSL Certificates Digital certificates for secure HTTPS encryption, including Extended Validation (EV) certificates with green bar verification. Sold as add-on to hosting plans.
• Domain Registration Domain name registration, renewal, and transfer services with WHOIS privacy protection options, resold through Tucows Domains Inc. using the OpenSRS platform as ICANN-accredited registrar.
• Internet VPN Secure VPN service for private network access and data protection between remote users and Hostek-hosted infrastructure.
• Custom Cloud Hosting Solutions Custom server configurations tailored for specific business needs, supporting complex eCommerce solutions, Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS), high-performance tuning, and scalability planning for enterprises, universities, and government entities. Sold via consultation.
• ID-Monitoring Enterprise Identity monitoring service for enterprise customers to detect and respond to identity-related threats.
• cPanel AI AI-powered cPanel hosting solution for Linux shared and cloud hosting plans, designed to optimize server management and performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.999% network uptime guaranteed with 200% SLA credit for any downtime
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MillerMediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMillerMedia is a full-service digital marketing agency with over 30 years of experience. Their team of developers and programmers guides projects from conception to fruition. Listed as a trusted partner on Hostek's partner page.
• SmarterMail / SmarterToolscoreTechnology or IntegrationSmarterMail is a Windows-based mail server with Exchange-level features, included with Hostek's Windows-based shared hosting plans and available as an add-on for Windows VPS plans. SmarterStats (web analytics) and SmarterTrack (communications/help desk) are also supported products. These are bundled or offered as add-ons, creating a tightly integrated product ecosystem.
• Spam ExpertscoreTechnology or IntegrationSpam Experts is a premium anti-spam solution offered by Hostek to its customers. It requires a customer email for account setup, allowing customers to login, review quarantined messages, and manage anti-spam settings. Professional email anti-spam filtering and security solutions are provided.
• Tucows / OpenSRScoreTechnology or IntegrationHostek resells domain names through Tucows Domains Inc. using the OpenSRS platform, an ICANN-accredited registrar. Tucows handles the actual domain registration with registries. Hostek passes required domain ownership information to registrars for domain registration, transfer, and renewal. Whois privacy service via Contact Privacy Inc. is offered.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• InMotion Hosting: InMotion Hosting provides shared, VPS, dedicated, and managed WordPress hosting for SMBs and developers. Comparable to Hostek in product breadth across hosting tiers and target customer profile.
• WP Engine: WP Engine is a leading managed WordPress hosting platform serving SMBs through enterprise. It directly competes with Hostek's WordPress Optimized Cloud and shared WordPress products on performance, security, and developer tooling.
• Liquid Web: Liquid Web is a managed hosting provider specializing in VPS, dedicated, and managed WordPress/WooCommerce hosting with premium 24/7 support. It is the closest comparable to Hostek in target market (SMB to mid-market), product mix (managed cloud + WordPress), and premium-support positioning.
• SiteGround: SiteGround is a managed hosting provider focused on shared, cloud, and managed WordPress hosting with strong SMB and small-business positioning. Comparable to Hostek's SMB-tier shared and cloud product lines.
• Bluehost: Bluehost is a major SMB hosting provider offering shared, VPS, and managed WordPress hosting. It is comparable to Hostek at the entry-tier shared and WordPress segments, particularly for small businesses and individuals.
• A2 Hosting: A2 Hosting offers shared, VPS, dedicated, and managed WordPress hosting with a focus on speed and developer-friendly features. It is comparable to Hostek's shared, VPS, and WordPress-optimized product lines at the SMB tier.
• HostGator: HostGator offers shared, VPS, dedicated, and WordPress hosting with strong reseller and SMB focus. Its reseller hosting program is directly comparable to Hostek's reseller plans.
• Kinsta: Kinsta provides premium managed WordPress hosting on Google Cloud Platform with a focus on performance and enterprise features. It competes head-on with Hostek's higher-end WordPress-optimized server offering.

Broad incumbents

• Rackspace Technology: Rackspace is a large managed cloud services provider offering multi-cloud management across AWS, Azure, and GCP. It is comparable to Hostek's managed services and AWS managed services offering but at a broader enterprise scale and price point.
• Web.com: Web.com is a broad SMB-focused web services provider offering hosting, domains, website builders, and digital marketing. Comparable to Hostek at the SMB shared hosting and domain registration level as a broader incumbent in the same customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hostek
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hostekdotcom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hostek

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

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