Majordomo

What Majordomo does

Majordomo is a Russian web hosting provider that has operated continuously since 2000, headquartered in Saint Petersburg with owned infrastructure across data centers in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. The company offers a comprehensive hosting portfolio including shared virtual hosting, KVM-based VPS/VDS servers, physical dedicated server rental, domain registration in .RU, .РФ, and international zones, SSL certificates, an AI-powered website builder, and CMS-optimized plans for WordPress, 1C-Битрикс, OpenCart, Joomla, and Moodle. Its technology stack is Linux-based, using KVM virtualization, Apache and nginx web servers, PHP (versions 5.2-8.3), MySQL with InnoDB and MyISAM, NVMe SSD storage on VPS tiers, DDoS protection, daily backups, and the ISPmanager control panel. The legal entity is ООО "Хостинг" (LLC "Hosting"), and the company is described as one of the oldest and most popular hosting providers in the Russian internet (Runet).

Name

Majordomo

Legal name

Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Хостинг"

Website

https://majordomo.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Majordomo is a Russian web hosting provider founded in 2000, offering shared hosting, KVM-based VPS/VDS, dedicated servers, domain registration, and SSL certificates. It serves SMBs, enterprises, educational institutions, and government bodies across Russia from data centers in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sankt Petersburg

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Virtual Hosting: Shared hosting services with multiple tariff plans offering various resource limits including disk space, number of sites, databases, and email accounts. Revenue generated through monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year subscription payments with discounts for longer commitments.
2. VPS/VDS Hosting: Virtual dedicated server hosting with KVM virtualization offering scalable resources including CPU, RAM, and NVMe SSD storage. Customers can select from various configurations with monthly billing and discounts for longer payment periods.
3. Dedicated Server Rental: Physical dedicated server rental providing exclusive access to hardware resources for high-performance and resource-intensive projects. Includes unlimited traffic, 1 Gbps channel, and various configuration options.
4. Domain Registration: Domain name registration services for RU, RF, and international domain zones. Revenue from annual domain registration and renewal fees.
5. SSL Certificates: SSL certificate sales for secure HTTPS connections, including free certificates on certain hosting plans.
6. Email Services: Business email hosting with spam and virus protection services.
7. Site Builder: AI-powered website constructor service with monthly subscription pricing.
8. Partner Program: Referral and affiliate program where partners earn commissions by referring new customers to hosting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Majordomo sells web hosting infrastructure and related internet services to Russian-speaking customers. Its core products are shared virtual website hosting, KVM-based VPS/VDS virtual servers, and physical dedicated server rental, complemented by domain name registration (RU, RF, international zones) and SSL certificate sales. All services run from data centers in Moscow and Saint Petersburg with 24/7 Russian-language technical support, and are offered via tiered monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year subscription plans.

Product overview

Majordomo is a Russian web hosting provider operating since 2000 that offers a comprehensive, multi-tier hosting portfolio built around a unified platform. The core offerings consist of shared virtual hosting (виртуальный хостинг), KVM-based VPS/VDS servers, and physical dedicated server rental, supplemented by domain registration and SSL certificate services. The portfolio includes specialized CMS-optimized hosting plans for WordPress, 1C-Битрикс, OpenCart, Joomla, and Moodle, as well as niche verticals such as educational and government institution hosting. Add-on services span an AI-powered site builder (Конструктор сайтов AI), business email, anti-spam protection, site migration assistance, ISPmanager control panel, and managed server administration. All services are operated from data centers in Russia (Moscow and St. Petersburg) and include 24/7 Russian-language technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtual Website Hosting (Виртуальный хостинг сайтов) Shared virtual hosting providing disk space on Linux servers with shared resources for hosting website files. Includes FTP access, domain management, SSL certificates, email accounts, daily backups, and 24/7 technical support. Targeted at small websites, blogs, landing pages, and small online stores, with tiered plans from Budget (from 179 ₽/year) up to Business+ (1,329-1,799 ₽/month).
• VPS/VDS Hosting (VPS/VDS-хостинг) Virtual private/dedicated server hosting with KVM virtualization, offering full control over the OS, isolated virtual machines, and guaranteed CPU, RAM, and NVMe SSD resources. Configurations range from VPS-2-RU Lite (1 CPU, 1 GB RAM, 15 GB NVMe, 779 ₽/month) to VPS-64-RU (12 CPU, 64 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe, 20,709 ₽/month), with a 13% discount for annual payment.
• KVM VDS Hosting (KVM VDS хостинг) Dedicated KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) virtual server product providing hardware-level virtualization with full VM emulation. Offers higher security and performance isolation than OpenVZ, with complete server control and root access, sold as a distinct line within Majordomo's VPS/VDS portfolio.
• Dedicated Server Rental (Аренда сервера) Physical dedicated server rental providing exclusive use of a physical machine with full control over OS and resources. Servers are offered in Moscow and Saint Petersburg data centers with unlimited traffic, 1 Gbps channel, KVM IP access, and configuration-specific pricing.
• Domain Registration (Регистрация доменов) Domain name registration and management supporting .ru, .рф, and international domain zones. Includes WHOIS lookup, domain transfer, and DNS hosting, with .RU/.РФ domains starting at 200 ₽/year and discounts up to 30% when bundled with annual hosting.
• SSL Certificates (SSL-сертификаты) SSL certificate services for encrypting data between websites and users (HTTPS). Free SSL certificates are included with select virtual hosting plans (Unlimited, Unlimited+, Business, Business+, and Site Builder plans), and commercial SSL certificates are also sold.
• AI Site Builder (Конструктор сайтов AI) AI-powered website construction tool that automatically generates complete website pages, layouts, and content from user inputs. Available as part of Constructor and Constructor+ virtual hosting plans and as a standalone monthly subscription from 359 ₽/month; AI generation capabilities are included in the Business hosting plan.
• WordPress Hosting (Хостинг для WordPress) Virtual hosting optimized for WordPress CMS with one-click automatic installation, pre-configured PHP/MySQL settings, and performance tuning for WordPress-based sites.
• 1C-Bitrix Hosting (Хостинг для 1С-Битрикс) Virtual hosting pre-configured and optimized for the 1С-Битрикс CMS, including compatible PHP versions and server settings for Russian e-commerce and corporate sites.
• OpenCart Hosting (Хостинг для OpenCart) Virtual hosting optimized for the OpenCart e-commerce platform with compatible PHP and MySQL settings.
• Joomla Hosting (Хостинг для Joomla) Virtual hosting optimized for Joomla CMS, supporting PHP 5.6+ and MySQL 5.5.3+ with InnoDB, with an automatic installation option.
• Moodle Hosting (Хостинг для Moodle) Virtual hosting configured for the Moodle learning management system, suitable for educational institution websites, distance learning, and online courses.
• Business Hosting (Хостинг для бизнеса) Virtual hosting package designed for business websites, e-commerce, and corporate portals, with enhanced support, SSL, and site builder features including AI generation. Priced at 1,069-1,429 ₽/month for Business and 1,329-1,799 ₽/month for Business+.
• Education & Public Sector Hosting (Хостинг для учебных и бюджетных заведений) Virtual hosting tailored for universities, schools, and government institutions, offering contract services, SSL certificates, 24/7 support, DDoS protection, and full documentation for state entities. Suited to educational websites, distance learning platforms, and student/parent information portals.
• Business Email (Почта для бизнеса) Corporate email hosting service allowing creation of email addresses tied to the customer's domain name, with spam and virus protection to improve professional image and security.
• Anti-Spam Protection (Защита от спама) Email filtering service protecting business mail from viruses and unsolicited bulk messages, sold alongside the Business Email service.
• Site Transfer Service (Трансфер сайтов) Free professional website migration service from other hosting providers, including file transfer, database migration, and DNS configuration. Customers receive 3 months of free hosting on annual plan purchase.
• Server Administration (Администрирование серверов) Managed server administration services providing professional setup, monitoring, and ongoing technical support for hosted servers, sold on an hourly basis to VPS and dedicated server customers.
• Application Hosting (Хостинг приложений) Hosting service for deploying and running custom applications on shared or virtual server infrastructure, targeted at developers and businesses running web apps beyond standard CMS.
• DNS Hosting (DNS-хостинг) Free DNS hosting service with geographically distributed name servers for domain zone management, including delegation, automatic migration, and API automation for bulk domains.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response time: 2 hours guaranteed, typically under 30 minutes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Selectel: One of the largest independent Russian cloud and hosting providers, operating its own data centers across Russia. Competes with Majordomo across shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and colocation, with deeper infrastructure scale.
• Reg.ru: One of the largest Russian domain registrars and hosting providers, offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, SSL, and site builders. Direct competitor to Majordomo on essentially the same product set in the Russian market, with a comparable SMB-focused, self-serve model.
• Beget: Major Russian hosting provider offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and domains at aggressive entry-level pricing. Competes head-to-head with Majordomo for Russian SMBs and individuals on price-sensitive hosting plans.
• RU-Center (NIC.RU): Historic Russian domain registrar and hosting provider with shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and SSL. Overlaps with Majordomo's domain registration and hosting offerings, particularly for SMBs and Russian-language customers.
• FirstVDS: Russian VPS/dedicated server specialist with a strong KVM virtualization offering. Comparable to Majordomo's VPS/VDS product line, with similar emphasis on KVM, NVMe storage, and Russian data center locations.
• Timeweb: Established Russian hosting and cloud provider with shared hosting, VPS/VDS, dedicated servers, and domain registration. Directly comparable to Majordomo in product breadth and target segments within the Runet hosting market.

Broad incumbents

• GoDaddy: Global domain registrar and hosting provider with shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and website builder products. Comparable multi-product bundle and SMB self-serve GTM motion, though much larger and serving a global customer base.
• DigitalOcean: Global cloud infrastructure provider offering VPS (Droplets), dedicated servers, managed databases, and storage. Comparable product category to Majordomo's VPS/dedicated stack, but at much greater scale and with a developer-focused SMB target audience.
• IONOS: Large European web hosting and cloud provider with shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, domains, SSL, and site builders. Comparable multi-product portfolio and SMB focus, but operating across Europe/US rather than the Russian market.
• Hetzner: Large European hosting and dedicated server provider with shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and colocation. Comparable technology stack (KVM, NVMe) and pricing discipline, but serves a broader European customer base rather than a Russia-only niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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