Hostinet

What Hostinet does

Hostinet is a privately-held Spanish web hosting provider operating under the legal entity AXARNET COMUNICACIONES S.L since 2003, serving SMBs, freelancers, and entrepreneurs primarily in Spain. The company offers shared web hosting (the unified Plan Único at €4/month annual), a five-tier VPS line (€3.20-€18.32/month), domain registration across major TLDs (.com, .es, .net, .org, .eu, .eus), SSL certificates, professional email, anti-spam, backups, Microsoft 365, web design (Web Express, WooCommerce stores), and WordPress maintenance subscriptions. It also operates a white-label reseller program for agencies.

The technical stack is standardized on LiteSpeed Web Server with server-level LiteSpeed Cache across all plans, NVMe storage across the entire infrastructure (cited as up to 20x faster than HDD), and cPanel or Plesk control panels. All servers are housed in a single TIER III data center in Valencia's Technology Park, providing Spanish IP addresses and serving as the basis for the company's local-data-residency positioning. Accredited registrar status is held for .es (via ESNIC/Red.es), .eu (via EURID), and .eus (via Fundación PuntuEUS).

Hostinet distributes via self-serve online purchase through its customer portal, supplemented by phone-based Spanish-language sales and 24/7 technical support, an affiliate program, and a reseller channel. The business model is entirely subscription-based with annual or monthly billing and significant renewal pricing uplift (e.g., shared hosting doubles from €4 to €8.25/month on renewal). Revenue concentration risk is structurally low given the long-tail SMB customer base and low ARPU pricing, and the company has operated without external funding or M&A activity for over two decades.

Name

Hostinet

Legal name

AXARNET COMUNICACIONES S.L

Website

https://hostinet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hostinet is a privately-held Spanish web hosting provider (AXARNET COMUNICACIONES S.L, founded 2003) offering shared hosting, VPS, domain registration, and web design services to SMBs and entrepreneurs in Spain, with infrastructure housed in a Valencia TIER III data center and supported by 24/7 Spanish-language technical service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Hosting Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Networking Core Services (VPC/VNet, Load Balancing, DNS, NAT) (HDABAAAJ)

Keywords

• Web hosting services
• VPS server hosting
• Domain registration
• Shared hosting
• SSL certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Bilbao

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Hosting Services: Shared hosting plans (Plan Unico) with unlimited storage, transfer, emails, and domains. Offered at 4 EUR/month (annual contract, 8.25 EUR/month renewal). Includes domain free first year, SSL certificate, and migration assistance.
2. VPS Server Hosting: Virtual private server plans ranging from VPS Go (3.50 EUR/month) to VPS Platino (18.32 EUR/month). All plans include NVMe storage, dedicated resources, Spanish IP, and 24/7 support. Annual and monthly billing options available.
3. Domain Registration and Renewal: Domain registration services for multiple TLDs including .com (9.99 EUR/year), .es (4.99 EUR/year), .net (10.99 EUR/year), .org (10.99 EUR/year), .eu (4.99 EUR/year), .eus (29.99 EUR/year). Renewal fees apply at higher rates.
4. Web Design Services (Soluciones Web): Website and e-commerce design services using WordPress/WooCommerce. Web Express plans from 48 EUR/month, online store design from 99 EUR/month, with initial setup fees of 650 EUR for stores. Includes hosting and domain for first year.
5. Web Maintenance Services: WordPress maintenance plans: Plan S (40 EUR/month), Plan M (70 EUR/month), Plan L (110 EUR/month). Includes updates, backups, security monitoring, and support hours.
6. Acronis Backup Services: Backup add-on service for hosting and VPS using Acronis technology. Priced from 3.95 EUR/month, includes daily backups, 7 or 30 days storage retention, and managed support.
7. SSL Certificates: SSL certificate services for adding HTTPS security to websites. Let's Encrypt certificates included free with hosting plans; paid certificates available for enhanced security needs.
8. Professional Email Hosting: Microsoft 365 plans offering professional email suite with Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hostinet is a Spanish web hosting provider selling shared web hosting (Plan Único with unlimited storage, transfer, emails, and domains), virtual private servers (VPS Go through VPS Platino), cloud servers, domain registration for major TLDs, SSL certificates, professional email, Microsoft 365, CMS-optimized hosting for WordPress/PrestaShop/WooCommerce/Joomla, web design services, WordPress maintenance plans, and white-label reseller hosting. All services run on NVMe storage and LiteSpeed Web Server technology in a TIER III data center in Valencia, Spain, supported by 24/7 Spanish-language technical assistance.

Product overview

Hostinet is a Spanish web hosting company (part of Axarnet group) offering a comprehensive portfolio of web hosting and related services. The core offering consists of shared web hosting plans (Plan Único) with unlimited resources, NVMe storage, and LiteSpeed web server technology, available in general and CMS-specific variants optimized for WordPress, PrestaShop, WooCommerce, and Joomla. VPS server products range from entry-level VPS Go! (25GB NVMe, 4GB RAM) to VPS Platino (300GB NVMe, 12GB RAM), all featuring Spanish IP addresses and 24/7 support. Domain registration services cover major TLDs including .com, .es, .net, .org, .eu, and .eus. Additional services include SSL certificates, professional email, anti-spam protection, Acronis backup add-ons, Microsoft 365, and web design/maintenance solutions (Web Express for corporate sites, WooCommerce store design, and WordPress maintenance plans). Specialized hosting for Python, Ruby on Rails, and Node.js developers is also available. The company operates data centers in Valencia, Spain, and emphasizes Spanish-language 24/7 support, NVMe technology, and LiteSpeed performance optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hostinet: Primary commercial brand for web hosting and domain registration services

Products and services

• Hosting Web (Plan Único) Shared web hosting service offering unlimited storage, unlimited transfer, unlimited emails, unlimited hosted domains, and unlimited databases. Includes cPanel control panel, NVMe disks, LiteSpeed accelerator, free .com/.es/.net/.org domain for the first year, free SSL certificate, free migration of one website, Spanish IP, and 24/7 Spanish technical support at €4/month on annual contract (€8.25/month renewal). Designed for personal blogs, SMB websites, and startup projects.
• Hosting WordPress WordPress-optimized shared hosting including free domain, SSL certificate, LiteSpeed Cache plugin, and autoinstaller for WordPress and other CMS platforms at €4/month. Optimized for WordPress websites and WooCommerce online stores.
• Hosting PrestaShop Web hosting optimized for PrestaShop e-commerce platforms at €4/month, designed to maximize performance for online stores with NVMe storage and specialized server configurations.
• Hosting WooCommerce NVMe-based hosting service optimized for WooCommerce WordPress stores featuring LiteSpeed accelerator and free SSL certificate for secure e-commerce transactions.
• Hosting Joomla NVMe hosting service optimized for Joomla CMS websites with autoinstallable applications, automatic updates, and 24/7 Spanish support for news portals, institutional websites, and web applications.
• VPS Servers Virtual private servers with NVMe storage in five tiers: VPS Go (€3.20/month, 25GB NVMe, 4GB RAM, 2 vCores), VPS Bronce (€4.58/month, 50GB, 4GB RAM, 2 vCores), VPS Plata (€9.16/month, 75GB, 8GB RAM, 4 vCores), VPS Oro (€13.75/month, 150GB, 10GB RAM, 5 vCores), and VPS Platino (€18.32/month, 300GB, 12GB RAM, 6 vCores). All plans include Spanish IP, dedicated resources, root/SSH access, free migration, and 24/7 Spanish support.
• Servidor Cloud (Cloud Server) Cloud server hosting service for projects requiring more resources or specific server configurations beyond standard VPS offerings.
• Domain Registration Domain registration service supporting multiple TLDs including .com (€9.99/year), .es (€4.99/year), .net (€10.99/year), .org (€10.99/year), .eu (€4.99/year), and .eus (€29.99/year). Includes DNS management, 24/7 support, and immediate activation. Hostinet is an accredited registrar for .es (ESNIC/Red.es), .eu (EURID), and .eus (PuntuEUS foundation) domains.
• Certificado SSL SSL certificate service to enable HTTPS protocol on websites. Paid SSL certificates available for enhanced security beyond the free Let's Encrypt options included with hosting plans.
• Correo Profesional (Professional Email) Professional email service for custom domains including 25 email accounts per domain, providing business email functionality with the customer's own domain name.
• Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 office productivity suite offered at competitive prices, including Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint integration, sold alongside web hosting and domain services.
• Extra Backup Acronis Premium backup add-on powered by Acronis for hosting and VPS services at €3.95/month. Features automated daily backups, selective file restoration, 7-day or 30-day storage retention options, and is fully managed by Hostinet's technical support team.
• Diseño Web (Web Express) Professional website design service creating corporate WordPress websites from €48/month with annual commitment. Includes hosting and domain (.com or .es free first year), SSL, SEO optimization, mobile responsive design, and training. Minimum 1-year contract.
• Diseño Tienda Online (WooCommerce) Complete online store design service using WordPress with WooCommerce plugin at €100/month plus €650 initial setup. Includes up to 5 static pages, product insertion (up to 10 articles), payment gateway setup (bank and PayPal), shipping configuration, Google Analytics, SEO, and SSL. Minimum 1-year contract.
• Mantenimiento Web WordPress WordPress website maintenance service in three tiers: Plan S (€40/month for corporate pages), Plan M (€70/month for corporate pages and WooCommerce), and Plan L (€110/month with 2 hours/month modifications). Includes WordPress core updates, plugin/theme updates, backup management, security monitoring, 24x7 monitoring, disaster recovery, virus/attack fixes, and ticket/phone support.
• Hosting Reseller White-label reseller hosting service with Plesk control panel, allowing agencies and developers to offer hosting services under their own brand with multi-client account management and brand customization options.
• Hosting Python Specialized hosting service for Python applications and development environments.
• Hosting Ruby on Rails Specialized hosting service for Ruby on Rails web applications and frameworks.
• Hosting Node.js Specialized hosting service for Node.js JavaScript runtime environments and applications.
• Traslado de Dominios (Domain Transfer) Domain transfer service allowing customers to transfer their .es, .com, .net, or .org domains to Hostinet for centralized management. Transfers are free with annual renewal included for generic TLDs.

Quantifiable outcome

• PageSpeed improvement from 60-81 to 100/100 using LiteSpeed vs Apache for WordPress/WooCommerce sites
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AcroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationAcronis provides backup and disaster recovery technology integrated as an add-on service (Acronis Backup Extra) for Hostinet's hosting and VPS customers. The partnership offers managed backup services with daily automated backups, 7 or 30-day retention options, and selective file recovery capabilities. Hostinet's technical support team manages the backup configuration and restoration on behalf of customers.
• Microsoft 365coreTechnology or IntegrationHostinet offers Microsoft 365 plans as part of its service portfolio, providing professional email hosting with Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint integration. This partnership enables Hostinet to offer complete office productivity solutions alongside web hosting and domain services.
• ESNIC / Red.escoreTechnology or IntegrationHostinet is an accredited registrar agent for .es domains, certified by ESNIC and operating through Red.es. This enables immediate domain registration and management services for Spanish domain extensions with direct access to registration databases.
• EURIDcoreTechnology or IntegrationHostinet is an accredited EURID registrar for .eu domains. This accreditation requires meeting technical, legal, and security standards, enabling immediate domain registration and transfer services for European domain extensions.
• Fundación PuntuEUScoreTechnology or IntegrationHostinet is a distributor of .eus domains managed by Fundación PuntuEUS, the organization responsible for Basque language domain extensions. This enables registration of .eus domains for projects related to Basque culture and language.
• LiteSpeed TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationHostinet uses LiteSpeed Web Server as the primary web server technology across all hosting plans. This includes LiteSpeed Cache (LSCache) technology and associated CMS plugins for WordPress, PrestaShop, and Joomla. LiteSpeed provides superior performance through event-based architecture compared to traditional Apache servers.
• cPanel and PleskcoreTechnology or IntegrationHostinet provides both cPanel and Plesk control panel options for customers to manage their hosting services, domains, emails, and applications. These industry-standard control panels enable non-technical users to manage their web services without requiring command-line expertise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Hostinger: Global low-cost hosting provider with aggressive pricing on shared hosting and VPS, plus managed WordPress. Comparable product stack and SMB target, but competes heavily on price and offers limited Spanish-language localization.
• SiteGround: Global managed-hosting provider with strong WordPress/WooCommerce positioning and proprietary performance tooling. Comparable in CMS-specialized hosting and Spanish-market presence (siteground.es), but at much larger global scale.
• IONOS: Large European hosting and cloud provider offering shared hosting, VPS, cloud servers, domains, and Microsoft 365. Highly comparable product catalog and EU data-residency positioning, but operates at vastly larger scale and lower price points.

Direct peers

• cdmon: Catalan/Spanish hosting and domain provider with shared hosting, VPS, and reseller plans. Comparable on geography, customer base, and product mix; competes head-to-head for Spanish SMB hosting and domain registration.
• Raiola Networks: Spanish hosting and VPS provider with NVMe storage and a focus on WordPress, PrestaShop, and Joomla. Closely comparable on target market (Spanish SMBs/developers), product portfolio, and reseller offerings.
• Webempresa: Spain-based hosting provider specializing in WordPress and WooCommerce with NVMe infrastructure and 24/7 Spanish support. Directly comparable on product mix (managed WordPress hosting, VPS, domains), customer segment (Spanish SMBs), and value proposition (performance-optimized CMS hosting).
• DonDominio: Spanish-focused domain registrar and hosting provider with ESNIC and EURID accreditation. Highly comparable in domain-registration focus and Spanish SMB customer base, with adjacent hosting services.
• Dinahosting: Galician/Spanish hosting company offering shared, VPS, dedicated, and managed WordPress hosting with Spanish-language support. Comparable in product breadth and Spanish-market focus, with similar SMB and developer segments.
• Loading.es: Spanish hosting and domain registrar offering shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers with Spanish-language support. Directly competes in the same Spanish SMB segment with overlapping service catalog.
• Arsys: Established Spanish hosting provider offering shared hosting, VPS, cloud, and domains to SMBs and enterprises. Comparable across full hosting stack and Spanish market focus, with broader enterprise reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Hostinet
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hostinet
• Facebookfacebook.com/hostinet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hostinet-sl

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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