ZebraHost

What ZebraHost does

ZebraHost, operating as Zebrahost LLC, is an independently owned cloud and web hosting provider founded in 2000 in Des Moines, Iowa and now headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia. The company delivers a multi-tiered hosting portfolio spanning entry-level public cloud VPS (Balanced Public Cloud from $5/month), Private Network VPS ($60/month), Virtual Private Cloud, Dedicated Private Cloud, hybrid cloud, and cPanel-based web hosting ($6.95/month), augmented by add-ons such as SSL certificates, Zebra Backup snapshots, Zebra Ransomware Stopper, Zebra Cloud Mail, load balancing, remote work desktops, and an Application Cloud platform for developers. All cloud services are powered by KVM virtualization through technology partners Verge.io and Proxmox, with management exposed via SolusVM, cPanel, and DirectAdmin control panels.

Underlying technology centers on a proprietary RAIN Architecture designed to eliminate single points of failure, supplemented by instant snapshot and restore, machine cloning, geo-redundant storage, and optional CDN. ZebraHost markets HIPAA, HITRUST CSF, and PCI DSS certifications across its data centers, defended with biometrics, Fortinet hardware firewalls, and managed security services including IDS and ModSecurity. A 100% uptime SLA on public and private networks plus a two-hour hardware replacement SLA are codified in the Master Service Agreement. Operationally the company runs eight data centers across the United States (Kansas City, Dallas, Des Moines/Altoona), Canada (Montreal), the Netherlands (Ede), Italy (Milan), Singapore, and Australia (Sydney).

ZebraHost makes money primarily through monthly recurring subscriptions on cloud and web hosting plans, supplemented by add-on subscriptions (SSL, backup, security, email, load balancing, spec upgrades), usage-based hourly services with one-hour minimums, and one-time setup and overage fees. The go-to-market combines a self-serve online portal at portal.zebrahost.com for SMB and individual buyers, direct phone sales (+1 844 469 3272) for enterprise and custom solutions, and a partner channel anchored by REA Inc. and Webworx LLC. The customer base is predominantly SMBs and mid-market businesses, with a secondary enterprise segment served via Dedicated Private Cloud deployments; month-to-month contracts with automatic renewal produce a long-tail, low-ARPU revenue mix.

Name

ZebraHost

Legal name

Zebrahost LLC

Website

https://zebrahost.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Hosting Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Managed Services (Operations, Monitoring, Patching) (BPAEACAF), Private Cloud Observability, Performance & Capacity Management (HDABABAL)

Keywords

• Cloud hosting services
• Virtual private servers
• Web hosting
• Disaster recovery
• Managed cloud infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cloud Hosting Services: Monthly recurring revenue from cloud hosting services including Balanced Public Cloud, Private Network VPS, Virtual Private Cloud, and Dedicated Private Cloud. Month-to-month contracts with automatic renewal.
2. Web Hosting: Recurring monthly revenue from cPanel-based web hosting services with 'One Price' billing.
3. Add-on Services: Additional services including SSL certificates, backup snapshots, security solutions, domain services, load balancing, email services, and spec upgrades billed monthly.
4. Custom Solutions: Tailored cloud solutions for enterprise customers with specific requirements, including hybrid cloud implementations.
5. Hourly Services: Hourly-billed services with minimum 1-hour increments for ad-hoc technical assistance.
6. One-time Fees: Setup fees, administrative fees, bandwidth overages, and storage overages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ZebraHost operates a KVM-powered cloud hosting platform delivering VPS, virtual private clouds, dedicated private clouds, and cPanel-based web hosting to businesses and developers. Its portfolio spans entry-level public cloud ($5/month) up to enterprise dedicated private clouds, complemented by backup, SSL, security, email, load balancing, and remote desktop add-ons. The company positions itself as a one-stop-shop boutique cloud provider with 24/7 expert support included on every plan.

Product overview

ZebraHost operates as a boutique cloud provider offering a multi-tiered hosting infrastructure from an independently-owned company founded in 2000. Their portfolio spans from basic web hosting (cPanel-based at $6.95/month) through various cloud tiers including Balanced Public Cloud ($5/month), Private Network VPS ($60/month), Virtual Private Cloud, and Dedicated Private Cloud for enterprise. The product family includes security add-ons (SSL Certificates, Zebra Ransomware Stopper, Zebra Backup), productivity tools (Zebra Cloud Mail, Remote Work Desktops), infrastructure services (Load Balancing, Spec Upgrades), and a developer-focused Application Cloud platform. All cloud services are powered by KVM virtualization, with management available through cPanel, SolusVM, or DirectAdmin control panels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zebra Cloud Mail: Email services provided by ZebraHost
• Zebra Backup
• Zebra Ransomware Stopper

Products and services

• Balanced Public Cloud Entry-level KVM-based public cloud VPS for businesses and developers, starting at $5/month, with managed support, 24/7 assistance, one-click scripts, public and private IP addresses, Windows or Linux OS, and monitoring.
• Private Network VPS Virtual private server with VLAN connectivity, backup snapshots, hardware firewall, dedicated IP, and KVM virtualization at $60/month, targeted at customers needing isolated network environments.
• Virtual Private Cloud Scalable virtual private cloud infrastructure with customizable resources and enterprise-grade isolation for customers with mid-range private cloud needs.
• Dedicated Private Cloud Dedicated private cloud solution for enterprise customers requiring maximum performance, isolation, and compliance with custom configurations.
• Hybrid Cloud Solutions Hybrid cloud infrastructure combining public and private cloud resources for flexible workload management across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Web Hosting cPanel-based website hosting with SSD storage, optional CDN, ASP.NET and PHP support, and 'One Price' billing starting at $6.95/month for SMBs and developers.
• Application Cloud Developer-focused cloud platform for deploying and managing applications with developer tools and resource controls.
• Zebra Backup Backup and snapshot service for protecting critical customer data with instant restore capabilities.
• Zebra Ransomware Stopper Security solution designed to protect customer environments against ransomware attacks and prevent malicious data encryption.
• SSL Certificates SSL/TLS certificates for encrypting website connections and establishing HTTPS on customer domains.
• Load Balancing Traffic distribution service to optimize resource utilization and ensure high availability across customer servers.
• Domain Services Domain registration and management services for purchasing and maintaining customer domain names.
• Zebra Cloud Mail Hosted email service with DKIM, SPF, and DMARC record support for secure business communications.
• Remote Work Desktops Virtual desktop infrastructure that lets remote employees access work environments hosted in ZebraHost's cloud.
• Spec Upgrades On-demand upgrades to increase VPS capacity including RAM, storage, and CPU for active customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% uptime guarantee on Public Network, Private Network, and power/HVAC services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Verge.iocoreTechnology or IntegrationVerge.io provides the innovative KVM virtualization infrastructure that ZebraHost uses to provision and manage its cloud services.
• MSP360 (CloudBerry)coreTechnology or IntegrationZebraHost uses MSP360 CloudBerry to provide robust backup solutions for customers.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet provides ZebraHost with industry-leading hardware firewalls for customer security.
• LightEdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationLightEdge data centers are equipped with biometric security, 24/7 monitoring, and single-person access controls.
• SnaptcoreTechnology or IntegrationSnapt provides ZebraHost with high-performance virtual load balancer solutions.
• ProxmoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationProxmox is one of the powerful KVM hypervisors enabling ZebraHost to deliver exceptional private cloud services.
• REA Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerToronto Canada-based development firm specializing in rebuilding legacy applications in modern languages (ReactJS/NodeJS, PHP, .NET, SQL) and building applications from scratch. Provides after-project support and maintenance.
• Webworx LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebworx LLC specializes in helping brands grow through branding, social media, and graphic design. Designs websites using WordPress, HTML/CSS, and Shopify. Provides brand strategy and business consulting services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DigitalOcean: Direct competitor in the SMB-focused cloud VPS and private cloud space, with a similar pricing-led, developer-friendly proposition and monthly subscription billing on KVM-based infrastructure.
• Linode (Akamai): Direct peer offering KVM-based VPS and dedicated cloud instances with monthly subscriptions, now owned by Akamai; competes for the same SMB and developer customer base as ZebraHost.
• Vultr: Direct peer running KVM-based cloud infrastructure across 32+ global locations with hourly/monthly billing; competes head-to-head on price and global reach for ZebraHost's Balanced Public Cloud and Private Network VPS tiers.
• Liquid Web: Direct peer in managed hosting and dedicated private cloud for SMB and mid-market, with premium support positioning and a comparable 'boutique alternative to hyperscalers' value proposition.
• Cloudways: Direct peer in managed cloud hosting with subscription billing, 24/7 support, and tailored solutions for SMBs migrating from shared hosting to cloud — a close functional comparison to ZebraHost's managed VPS and hybrid offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Hostinger: Broader incumbent in low-cost web hosting and VPS with global footprint; competes directly with ZebraHost's Web Hosting ($6.95/mo) tier and Balanced Public Cloud entry-level VPS.
• GoDaddy: Broad incumbent providing web hosting, domains, and SMB cloud infrastructure; ZebraHost's own customer testimonials cite GoDaddy as the incumbent being switched away from, underscoring direct competitive overlap.
• Bluehost: Broad incumbent in shared and managed WordPress hosting targeting SMBs; overlaps with ZebraHost's Web Hosting and developer-focused Application Cloud offerings.
• Rackspace Technology: Broader incumbent in managed private cloud and hybrid cloud services for mid-market and enterprise; competes with ZebraHost's Dedicated Private Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions tier on regulated, compliance-driven workloads.

Emerging players

• A2 Hosting: Mid-tier managed hosting specialist focused on speed-optimized shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting; competes for the same SMB customers ZebraHost targets with its Web Hosting and VPS tiers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ZebraHost
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYuW4oAesPq1AwNjZJXjGzQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/zebrahost1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zebrahost

Compliance3 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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