What SpaceWeb does

SpaceWeb is a Russian web hosting and related services provider founded in 2001, headquartered in Saint Petersburg with primary data center infrastructure in Saint Petersburg (Data Center No. 1, Tier-3 compliant), a secondary site in Moscow operated by Rostelecom, and an Amsterdam facility operated by EUnetworks. The company serves individuals, small and medium businesses, developers, and enterprises primarily in the Russian market, with international reach through the Amsterdam location. With 175,000+ active customers and 222,000+ websites hosted, SpaceWeb is officially recognized as one of the top three Russian hosting providers and has operated continuously in the market for over 25 years. The company is registered in the Roskomnadzor hosting provider registry and its cloud management platform is listed in the Russian Software Registry of the Ministry of Digital Development (Entry No. 30259).

The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning virtual shared hosting (from 119 ₽/month), VPS/VDS (from 277 ₽/month), cloud platform services including databases, Kubernetes, load balancers, private cloud and S3 storage, and dedicated server rental (from 7,245 ₽/month, including GPU configurations). Underlying infrastructure uses Supermicro servers with Intel processors, NVMe SSD storage, and an OpenStack-based cloud platform, all managed through a proprietary Single Page Application control panel with Material Design UI. Supporting PHP 8.4, MySQL 8, and PostgreSQL 14, the platform extends into domain registration across 325 zones, an AI-powered website constructor, CMS licensing (1C-Bitrix and UMI.CMS), and a broad set of add-on services including SSL certificates via GlobalSign, DDoS protection, antivirus scanning, 2FA authentication, SMS/Push/Telegram notifications, SEO services, and Yandex.Direct-integrated contextual advertising.

SpaceWeb generates revenue primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions across hosting tiers, annual domain registration and renewal fees, CMS license resale margins, freemium site builder conversions, and an affiliate program offering up to 48% referral compensation. The company distributes via a self-serve product-led growth model through sweb.ru with a 14-day free trial, supplemented by inside sales through phone and chat and channel referrals from certified CMS partners. The company is privately held as a Russian limited liability company (ООО «СпейсВэб»), with no disclosed parent company, external funding rounds, or institutional investors, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

SpaceWeb

Legal name

ООО «СпейсВэб»

Website

https://sweb.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SpaceWeb is a Russian web hosting provider founded in 2001, serving 175,000+ customers with shared hosting, VPS, cloud platforms, dedicated servers, and domain registration. It operates Tier-3 data centers across Russia and Amsterdam and is a top-three Russian hosting company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Hosting Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Private Cloud Networking & SDN/NFV Management (HDABABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud Storage Core Services (Object/Block/File Storage as a Service) (HDABAAAK)

Keywords

• Web hosting services
• Domain registration
• Virtual private servers
• Cloud infrastructure
• Dedicated server rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Novosibirsk

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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 Subscriptions: Recurring monthly subscription revenue from shared web hosting plans at various price tiers
2. VPS and Dedicated Server Hosting: Monthly subscription revenue from virtual private servers and dedicated server hosting services
3. Domain Registration: Annual domain registration and renewal fees
4. CMS Software Licensing: Revenue from reselling CMS licenses (1С-Битрикс, UMI.CMS) with annual subscription fees
5. Site Constructor: Revenue from website builder tool, with free tier and paid premium options
6. Affiliate Program: Revenue sharing with affiliate partners who refer new customers, earning up to 48% compensation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SpaceWeb provides shared web hosting, VPS/VDS, cloud servers, and dedicated server rental starting at 119 ₽/month, 277 ₽/month, and 7,245 ₽/month respectively, along with domain registration across 325 zones, an AI-powered website constructor, and integrated add-on services such as SSL certificates, DDoS protection, and CMS licensing for 1C-Bitrix and UMI.CMS. The unified portfolio is managed through a proprietary control panel built as a Single Page Application with Material Design UI.

Product overview

SpaceWeb operates as a unified Russian hosting platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected web services. The core offering includes virtual hosting plans (from basic shared hosting at 119 ₽/month to high-performance Power Hosting), VPS/VDS servers (from 277 ₽/month with root access), cloud infrastructure (Cloud VPS, databases, Kubernetes, S3 storage), and dedicated server rental (from 7,245 ₽/month). The platform extends its functionality through integrated add-on services including domain registration (325 zones), AI-powered website constructor, SSL certificates, DDoS protection, antivirus scanning, 2FA authentication, SEO promotion, and contextual advertising services. CMS hosting is available for 1C-Bitrix, WordPress, Joomla, and UMI.CMS with specialized optimizations. All services are managed through a unified control panel built on Single Page Application architecture with Material Design interface, available via web dashboard and mobile application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtual Hosting
• CMS Hosting Hosting packages pre-configured and optimized for 1C-Bitrix, WordPress, Joomla, and UMI.CMS, designed for users of specific content management systems requiring technical compatibility.
• VPS/VDS Virtual private server hosting with root access and configurable resources for developers and businesses needing scalable infrastructure, starting from 277 ₽/month.
• Cloud VPS Cloud-based virtual server hosting with NVMe storage options, offering scalable cloud computing resources with pay-as-you-go flexibility for businesses requiring elastic infrastructure.
• Cloud Platform Comprehensive cloud infrastructure platform providing managed databases, load balancers, private cloud environments, Kubernetes orchestration, and S3 object storage for enterprise workloads.
• Domain Registration Domain name registration and management service supporting 325 domain zones including .ru, .рф, and .com, with free DNS support and domain management tools.
• Website Constructor
• AI Website Constructor
• Dedicated Servers
• DDoS Protection
• SSL Certificates
• Website Antivirus
• 2FA Authentication
• SMS/Push/Telegram Notifications
• SEO Promotion
• Contextual Advertising
• 1C-Bitrix CMS License
• UMI.CMS License
• Serverless Computing

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.98% uptime guarantee
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 1С-Битрикс (Bitrix)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial licensing and hosting partner for 1С-Битрикс CMS. SpaceWeb offers pre-configured hosting optimized for Bitrix and resells Bitrix licenses starting from 7100 ₽/year. Mutual partnership where Bitrix recommends SpaceWeb to its customers seeking hosting.
• UMI.CMScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial licensing partner for UMI.CMS content management system. SpaceWeb provides pre-configured hosting environments for UMI.CMS and resells licenses. UMI.CMS directs customers to SpaceWeb for hosting.
• ISPmanagerminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for ISPmanager control panel software used in SpaceWeb's hosting infrastructure. SpaceWeb is certified hosting partner for ISPmanager.
• Дата-центр №1 (Saint Petersburg)coreOthersPrimary data center facility located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Provides physical infrastructure for SpaceWeb's hosting services with Tier-3 compliance.
• Ростелеком (Moscow II)coreOthersSecondary data center in Moscow operated by Rostelecom, one of Russia's largest telecom operators. Provides redundancy and geographic distribution for hosting infrastructure.
• EUnetworks (Amsterdam)minorOthersEuropean data center facility in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Provides international hosting capacity and European connectivity for SpaceWeb services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DigitalOcean: DigitalOcean is a global cloud infrastructure provider focused on SMBs and developers with a simple IaaS platform including compute, storage, and managed databases. While not a direct Russian-market competitor, it represents the global SMB-focused cloud hosting model that SpaceWeb's cloud platform competes with on product simplicity and developer experience.
• Yandex Cloud: Yandex Cloud is the public cloud arm of Yandex, offering IaaS, PaaS, and managed services across compute, storage, databases, and AI. As a large Russian cloud incumbent with materially greater scale and capital, it competes with SpaceWeb's cloud platform and VPS offerings for enterprise and developer customers.
• VK Cloud: VK Cloud (formerly Mail.ru Cloud Solutions) is a major Russian public cloud platform offering IaaS/PaaS services. It competes with SpaceWeb's cloud platform and VPS products, particularly for Russian enterprise and developer segments, and operates with broader service breadth.

Direct peers

• FirstVDS: FirstVDS is a Russian VPS-focused hosting provider offering virtual and dedicated servers with a developer-leaning audience. It directly competes with SpaceWeb's VPS/VDS product line and shares a similar Russian SMB/developer target customer.
• Selectel: Selectel is a leading Russian cloud and hosting provider offering VPS, dedicated servers, cloud platform services, and colocation across multiple Russian data centers. It directly competes with SpaceWeb in VPS, dedicated servers, and managed cloud services for the Russian SMB and developer market.
• Timeweb: Timeweb is one of the largest Russian hosting providers offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and cloud services. It is a direct competitor to SpaceWeb across nearly all core product lines for the Russian SMB and individual customer base.
• REG.RU: REG.RU is one of Russia's largest domain registrars and hosting providers, offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and SSL certificates. It is a direct competitor to SpaceWeb, particularly in the domain registration and entry-level hosting categories.
• Beget: Beget is a major Russian hosting and VPS provider offering shared hosting, virtual servers, and domain registration with a strong focus on SMB and individual customers. It competes head-to-head with SpaceWeb in entry-level hosting and VPS segments.
• RU-CENTER: RU-CENTER (NIC.RU) is a major Russian domain registrar and hosting provider with a broad portfolio of web services for SMBs and individuals. It competes directly with SpaceWeb across domain registration, hosting, and website builder services.

Regional players

• Hetzner: Hetzner is a large European hosting and dedicated server provider with strong presence in Germany and Finland. While primarily serving Western European markets rather than Russia directly, it competes with SpaceWeb's Amsterdam-located international offering on price-performance for VPS and dedicated servers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/swebhosting

Compliance6 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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