Keyweb

Name

Keyweb

Legal name

Keyweb AG

Website

https://keyweb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Hosting Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network & Connectivity Support (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, ISP/Telco) (BPAAACAD), Fault & Performance Monitoring (SNMP/Telemetry/APM for Networks) (HDAFAMAA)

Keywords

• Web hosting services
• Dedicated server hosting
• Cloud hosting
• Managed hosting services
• Data center services

Headquarters

HQ city

Erfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Server and Hosting Subscription Services: Monthly recurring revenue from dedicated servers, VPS, root vServers, and web hosting plans. Customers pay recurring fees for server resources, managed services, and support.
2. Cloud Services: Revenue from Keyweb Private Cloud, Nextcloud Hosting (KeyCloud), and Cloud Backup Storage (KeyDisc Pro) on subscription basis.
3. Managed Services: Additional revenue from managed support services, custom project consulting, security scans (PEN tests), and IT outsourcing/colocation services.
4. Add-on Services: Supplemental revenue from SSL/Email certificates, domains, backup solutions, and server administration tools (KeyHelp Pro).
5. Customer Referral Program: Referral-based acquisition model where existing customers earn rewards for recommending Keyweb services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Keyweb AG sells dedicated servers (Root vServer, Dedicated VPS, Dedicated Root Server, Keymachine Basic/Business, GPU Server), cloud services (Keyweb Private Cloud, Nextcloud/KeyCloud, KeyDisc Pro backup), and shared web hosting (Web, CMS, Shop, Seminar), unified by its proprietary KeyHelp server administration control panel. The company also offers managed support, custom project consulting, security scans (PEN tests), SSL/email certificates, domains, IT outsourcing/colocation, and live streaming. All infrastructure operates from TÜV-certified German data centers with 24/7 support and GDPR-compliant data residency.

Product overview

Keyweb AG is a German cloud and server hosting provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of hosting products and services. The core offerings include dedicated servers (Root vServer, Dedicated VPS, Dedicated Root Server, Keymachine Basic/Business), GPU servers for AI workloads, cloud solutions (Private Cloud, Nextcloud Hosting, Cloud Backup), and shared web hosting (Web, CMS, Shop, Seminar). The portfolio is unified through KeyHelp and KeyHelp Pro, the company's proprietary server administration control panel offered free to customers. Add-on services include SSL certificates, backup solutions, managed support, security scans, domain services, colocation, and live streaming. Keyweb targets companies, agencies, and resellers with specialized IT infrastructure solutions, emphasizing GDPR compliance, TUV-certified data centers in Germany, 24/7 support, and open-source software foundations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KeyHelp: Free server admin tool developed by Keyweb for server and web hosting plan management
• Keymachine
• KeyDisc Pro
• KeyCloud
• KeyEco

Products and services

• GPU Server (KI-Machine) High-performance dedicated server with NVIDIA graphics cards designed for AI applications, machine learning workloads, data analyses, and AI model training. Provides GDPR-compliant AI platform for companies.
• Dedicated Root Server Powerful dedicated physical server with full root access, high-quality brand hardware, and Managed Service included. Starting from 74 EUR/month.
• Dedicated VPS Virtual private server with guaranteed fixed dedicated resources, expandable at any time, full admin rights, and Managed Service included. Starting from 62.90 EUR/month.
• Root vServer Virtual server with ideal price-performance ratio for individual web projects, best performance with SSD hard disks, and flexible configuration with admin access. Starting from 12.90 EUR/month.
• Dedicated Basic Server (Keymachine) Reliable and powerful entry-level dedicated server from the Keymachine server manufactory line.
• Dedicated Business Server (Keymachine Pro) Highest performance and efficiency dedicated server from the Keymachine Pro line for business-critical applications.
• Mac Server Hosting Server hosting on Mac basis for web businesses requiring macOS environment.
• Custom Server Configuration Individually configured servers built to customer specifications from brand hardware components via Keymachine server manufactory.
• Keyweb Private Cloud Powerful IT infrastructure on cloud basis for businesses requiring dedicated cloud resources.
• Nextcloud Hosting (KeyCloud) Self-hosted cloud platform for storing, sharing, and editing data with encrypted access across all terminals. Includes calendar, address book, email, chat, and business cloud capabilities. Starting from 8 EUR/month.
• Cloud Backup Storage (KeyDisc Pro) Secure, GDPR-compliant backup storage solution for cloud environments with Restic-based backup technology supporting local and remote storage targets.
• Web Hosting Shared web hosting with free and flexible storage space, free domain(s) included, strong SSD performance, high security, and no setup fee. Starting from 3.90 EUR/month.
• CMS Hosting Server environment optimized for content management systems like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.
• Shop Hosting Server environment optimized for online shop platforms including Magento, WooCommerce, and Shopware.
• Online Seminar Hosting Hosting solution for business meetings and online seminars.
• KeyHelp (Free) Free server administration control panel providing domain administration, installer, security settings, email management, database management, DNS settings, REST API for integration, and firewall configuration. Developed in-house by Keyweb.
• KeyHelp Pro Professional version of KeyHelp with additional features including dark mode, custom UI notifications, account groups, database status analyzer, restricted SSH environment enhancements, network monitoring charts, and custom services configuration.
• Managed Support Comprehensive managed IT support services where Keyweb handles defined technical work proactively or by agreement, with flexible responsibility handover options. Included with many server products.
• Custom Project Consulting Individual project consultation by IT experts for customized IT solutions, available Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
• Security Scan (PEN Test) IT security scan and penetration testing services for IT projects.
• Backup Solutions Secure backup solutions for various backup needs including private and business data, data/configuration backups, and image/block-based backups of virtual systems. Starting from 7 EUR/month.
• SSL & Email Certificates SSL certificates for website encryption and email certificates for secure email communication.
• Domain Services Domain registration, transfer, and management services including .de domains via DENIC.
• IT Outsourcing / Colocation Server space or rack rental for colocation of customer-owned hardware in Keyweb's TÜV-certified German data centers.
• Live Streaming Solution Reliable streaming solution for live events and broadcasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 technical support with response within minutes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Eco (DENIC eG)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternet association and domain registry partner. Eco is one of Germany's largest Internet industry associations and operates DENIC, the central registry for .de domains. Listed as a technology partner.
• RIPE NCCcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional Internet Registry for Europe, Middle East, and parts of Central Asia. Responsible for IP address allocation and routing. Listed as a technology partner.
• DENIC eGcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe central registry for .de domains, operating the technical infrastructure for German country code top-level domains. Listed as a technology partner.
• VoxilitycoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity service provider providing enhanced DDoS protection at the network level for all Keyweb cloud and hosting offers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Contabo: Contabo is a German-headquartered hosting provider offering competitively priced VPS, dedicated servers, and cloud hosting. It targets SMBs and developers similar to Keyweb's customer base, with comparable price points and infrastructure offerings.
• Netcup GmbH: Netcup is a German hosting/VPS provider with a strong reputation among developers and tech-savvy customers. Its VPS, root server, and managed hosting offerings compete head-to-head with Keyweb's vServer and managed hosting lines.
• OVHcloud: OVHcloud is a major European cloud and hosting provider with a strong German presence, offering dedicated servers, VPS, public cloud, and bare metal. It competes with Keyweb across the SMB and enterprise customer segments, often at scale advantages.
• Strato AG: Strato is a major German hosting provider specializing in web hosting, servers, and domains for SMBs and consumers. It competes directly with Keyweb's shared/web hosting and domain services, with strong brand recognition in the German-speaking market.
• Host Europe GmbH (GoDaddy): Host Europe is a UK-origin hosting provider (now part of GoDaddy) with strong German market presence, offering web hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and managed hosting. It competes across Keyweb's primary product segments.
• domainFACTORY: domainFACTORY is a German hosting provider focused on small businesses, agencies, and resellers, offering web hosting, managed servers, and white-label solutions. Its reseller and agency positioning closely mirrors Keyweb's go-to-market approach.
• Mittwald CM Service: Mittwald is a German hosting provider specializing in CMS hosting (especially TYPO3, WordPress, Shopware) targeted at agencies and developers. It directly competes with Keyweb's CMS Hosting and agency-focused solutions.
• Hetzner Online: Hetzner is a leading German hosting provider offering dedicated servers, VPS, cloud, and now GPU servers at competitive price points. It is the most direct competitor to Keyweb in the German SMB/agency/developer hosting segment, with a similar product portfolio and price-led positioning.
• IONOS (by United Internet): IONOS is one of Europe's largest hosting providers, headquartered in Germany, offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, cloud, and managed services. Its scale, brand recognition, and product breadth make it a direct competitor to Keyweb across all German customer segments.

Emerging players

• InterNetX GmbH: InterNetX is a German provider specializing in domain management, SSL, and hosting-related services for resellers and ISPs. It overlaps with Keyweb's domain services and reseller/agency segments, though it is more of a domain/registry specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/keyweb
• Facebookfacebook.com/KeywebAG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keyweb-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/keywebag

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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