What Edis Global does

EDIS GmbH is an Austrian web hosting and cloud services provider founded in 1999 in Graz, Austria, and reorganized as a limited liability company in 2008. The company operates a full-service hosting platform offering domain registration, shared web hosting, a DIY website builder, virtual private servers (VPS — spun off into a separate company in 2023), enterprise email, and SSL certificate services. It serves small to medium businesses, individual website owners, enterprise email customers, and developers across 40+ countries with infrastructure in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and the Mediterranean.

EDIS owns and operates its entire infrastructure chain, including a proprietary 40G fiber backbone with redundant uplinks, multiple data centers, and network equipment, enabling identical configurations across every hosting country. The technology platform is built on 100% NVMe storage, Ceph architecture, PHP 8.x FPM, MySQL 5.7/8, horizontal scaling with zero downtime, S3 bucket integration, and Anycast DNS with DNSSEC. The company differentiates through 100% Austrian hydroelectric energy, PCI DSS and GDPR (DSGVO) compliance, exclusive Austrian data residency for core hosting customers, and a Barracuda-powered enterprise email security gateway that is also offered as a standalone relay-through service for external mail servers.

The business model is recurring subscription-based, with revenue generated from monthly hosting tiers (€1.00–€73.50/month), domain registrations across multiple TLDs, website builder plans (€11.99/month with optional e-commerce), SSL certificate services, and add-ons such as mail backup and Barracuda email security. The go-to-market combines self-service e-commerce (shop.edis.at and the manage.edis.at customer portal) with direct technical support and inside sales for complex and enterprise requirements. The company expanded internationally from 17 countries in 2013 to 40 by 2021, acquired IFO.net GmbH and Kyberna AG in 2014, and spun off its VPS business in 2023 as a separate independent company.

Name

Edis Global

Legal name

EDIS GmbH

Website

https://edis.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EDIS GmbH is an Austrian web hosting and cloud services provider offering domain registration, shared hosting, a website builder, enterprise email, and SSL services to SMBs, developers, and individuals across 40+ countries, backed by proprietary infrastructure and 100% renewable hydroelectric energy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Hosting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

IP Address Management (IPAM) & DNS/DHCP (DDI) (HDAFAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Email Archiving, eDiscovery & Compliance (HDADAKAE)

Keywords

• Web hosting services
• Domain registration
• Website builder
• Email security
• Cloud infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Graz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Hosting Services: Recurring subscription-based web hosting services offered in multiple tiers (Smart, Starter, Basic, Advanced, Premium, Platinum) with varying storage, email accounts, and feature levels. Hosting contracts auto-renew annually with 6-week cancellation notice.
2. Domain Registration and Transfer: Domain registration services for various TLDs (.at, .de, .ch, .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .eu) with competitive first-year pricing and annual renewal. Domain transfers also available.
3. Website Builder: DIY website builder tool with 100+ templates, 10 stock photos, free domain and SSL, unlimited pages and traffic, and optional e-commerce functionality for €10 additional per month.
4. Barracuda Email Security (Relay-Through): Enterprise email security relay-through service for external mail servers (e.g., Exchange), priced at €24 per domain per month including domain admin access, delivery logs, and global settings. Does not require switching to EDIS hosting.
5. SSL Certificate Management: SSL certificate management services including Let's Encrypt wildcard certificates (free) and operational costs of €14.40 per year per certificate for non-included hosting plans.
6. Additional Services (Mail Backup, App Installer): Supplementary services including mail backup solutions and application installer for easy deployment of CMS platforms like WordPress and Contao.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EDIS GmbH provides shared web hosting, domain registration, VPS (KVM) hosting, business email with Barracuda spam and virus protection, a DIY website builder, and SSL certificate management. The company operates its own infrastructure (fiber backbone, data centers) in 40+ countries, with all services powered by 100% Austrian hydroelectric energy and data stored in Austria for GDPR compliance.

Product overview

EDIS is an Austrian web hosting and cloud services provider founded in 1999, offering a comprehensive platform of internet services centered around domain registration and web hosting. The core offering consists of Webhosting Österreich (green hosting with NVMe storage, PHP 8.x, MySQL, horizontal scaling, S3, and Anycast DNS) paired with Domain Registrierung services. The product portfolio extends through the Webseiten Baukasten (website builder) for DIY users, App-Installer for one-click CMS deployment, and specialized email services including Business Email Hosting with Barracuda security and Spam- & Virenschutz. Infrastructure spans 40+ countries globally. The company transitioned to energy-efficient operations using 100% Austrian hydroelectric power and operates its own fiber backbone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Webhosting Österreich (Austria Web Hosting) Shared web hosting services operated in Austria with 100% NVMe storage, PHP 8.x FPM, MySQL 5.7 or 8, hosting cluster with horizontal scaling, S3 bucket integration, Anycast DNS, and DNSSEC. All services are powered by 100% Austrian hydroelectric energy. PCI DSS certified and DSGVO (GDPR) compliant. Available in multiple tiers from €1.00/month to €73.50/month with varying storage, email accounts, and feature levels. Supports WordPress, Joomla, TYPO3, and other CMS platforms.
• Domain Registrierung (Domain Registration) Domain registration and transfer services for various TLDs (.at, .de, .ch, .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .eu) with competitive first-year pricing and best-price guarantee. Includes complimentary Anycast DNS and DNSSEC at no extra cost. Domain transfers also available.
• EDIS Webseiten Baukasten (Website Builder)
• Globales Webhosting (Global Web Hosting)
• Spam- & Virenschutz (Barracuda Email Security)
• Mail Backup
• Remote Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero-downtime hosting with horizontal scaling capability
• +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

Integration5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Let's EncryptcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Let's Encrypt provides free, automated SSL/TLS certificates that EDIS issues to customers. EDIS integrated Let's Encrypt wildcard certificates into its hosting platform, offering free SSL encryption for all domains and subdomains with automatic renewal every 3 months.
• Barracuda NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationBarracuda Networks provides the enterprise-grade spam and antivirus firewall infrastructure that EDIS operates at its Austrian data centers. This is a core technology partnership enabling EDIS to offer advanced email security services including real-time threat detection, hourly signature updates, and DoS/DDoS protection.
• BasekitcoreTechnology or IntegrationBasekit provides the technology platform for EDIS's Website Builder product, enabling customers to create websites without coding knowledge. This white-label partnership allows EDIS to offer a complete do-it-yourself website creation solution.
• nic.at (Austrian Domain Registry)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEDIS is an accredited nic.at domain registrar since 2000, enabling direct registration and management of .at domains. This accreditation is a foundational partnership for EDIS's domain registration business in Austria.
• EURid (European Domain Registry)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEDIS is an accredited registrar for EURid, enabling registration and management of .eu domains. This partnership supports EDIS's European domain registration services.
• ifo.net GmbH (Acquired)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDIS acquired the domain and hosting business of IFO.net GmbH in 2014, expanding its customer base and infrastructure capabilities in the Austrian market.
• Kyberna AG (Acquired)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDIS acquired the domain and hosting business of Liechtenstein-based Kyberna AG in 2014, expanding its presence in the Liechtenstein and Swiss markets.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Netcup: German VPS and web hosting provider with similar infrastructure ownership model and European customer focus. Comparable in product mix (VPS, shared hosting, domains) and geographic target market.
• All-Inkl.com: German SMB-focused web hosting provider offering shared hosting, domains, and email services with strong European customer base. Closely comparable to EDIS in target market, pricing tiers, and product mix, though larger scale.
• Contabo: German budget hosting provider offering VPS, dedicated servers, and shared hosting with owned infrastructure across multiple continents. Comparable in owning infrastructure globally and serving price-conscious European customers.
• Hetzner Online: German-headquartered hosting and cloud provider offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and colocation with owned data centers and global infrastructure. Highly comparable as a European-owned competitor with similar capital-intensive infrastructure approach.
• InterNetX: German domain registrar and hosting provider with ICANN-accredited registrar status and reseller infrastructure. Comparable to EDIS in domain registration services and B2B hosting offerings for resellers and SMBs.
• World4You: Austrian web hosting provider with similar SMB and individual customer focus, offering shared hosting, domains, and website builder products. Headquartered in Austria with strong overlap in language, market, and product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• GoDaddy: Global leader in domain registration and web hosting with extensive SMB customer base. Overlaps with EDIS in domain registration, shared hosting, and website builder products, but operates at global scale with significantly broader marketing reach.
• Strato: Large German hosting provider (owned by Deutsche Telekom) offering shared hosting, domains, VPS, and website builders. Overlaps with EDIS in SMB and individual hosting but operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• OVHcloud: French cloud and hosting provider with owned data centers across Europe and global infrastructure. Comparable in owned-infrastructure philosophy but operates at hyperscale with broader public cloud and bare metal offerings.
• IONOS (1&1): One of Europe's largest hosting providers offering shared hosting, cloud servers, domains, and productivity tools. Competes with EDIS in the SMB hosting space but with vastly larger product breadth, marketing scale, and enterprise reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/edis.at
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edis-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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 →

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