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Head-to-head · osCommerce Hosting

ASPHostPortal vs HostPapa osCommerce Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score ASPHostPortal #1 in osCommerce Hosting 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit ASPHostPortal

ASPHostPortal leads on 1 check, HostPapa osCommerce Hosting on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreASPHostPortal · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceASPHostPortal · $0.99/mo
  • Most featuresHostPapa osCommerce Hosting · 1 of 1

ASPHostPortal scores higher on our rubric for oscommerce hosting: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

ASPHostPortal is cheaper to start at $0.99/mo against $2.95/mo.

ASPHostPortal is the better fit for windows-focused hosting users. HostPapa osCommerce Hosting is the better fit for low-cost stores wanting guided installation.

  • ASPHostPortal fits best

    Windows-focused hosting users

  • HostPapa osCommerce Hosting fits best

    Low-cost stores wanting guided installation

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Side by side

Feature ASPHostPortal 8.9/10 Visit ↗ HostPapa osCommerce Hosting 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.3
Ranking #1 in osCommerce Hosting #4 in osCommerce Hosting
Best for Windows-focused hosting users Low-cost stores wanting guided installation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $0.99/mo (best) $2.95/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Phone, Email · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features ASPHostPortal 0/1 · HostPapa osCommerce Hosting 1/1
Free migration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
PHP versions Not checked yet PHP 7.4 or higher; PHP 8.0 and 8.1 supported; PHP 8.3 recommended
Database support Not checked yet Both
osCommerce setup Not checked yet Installer
Backup frequency Not checked yet Not checked yet
Storage limit Not checked yet 25 GB
Bandwidth policy Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • ASP.NET Core and SQL Server support
  • Plesk management with nightly server and database backups
  • DDoS response, brute-force detection, and multiple regions
  • One-click osCommerce installation through Softaculous
  • 25GB NVMe storage, SSL, cPanel, and automated backups
  • Free migration with 24/7 chat, phone, and email support
Cons
  • Entry plan includes zero SQL Server databases
  • Entry plan includes zero MB email space
  • No osCommerce-specific feature is described
  • Essentials supports one website
  • Shared hosting may not suit demanding store workloads
  • The introductory price renews at the regular rate
Our verdict

ASPHostPortal provides Windows and Linux web hosting for ASP.NET applications, websites, databases, email, and related workloads. It is aimed at individuals, developers, small businesses, and organizations running Microsoft-stack…

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HostPapa osCommerce Hosting provides shared web hosting for stores built on the self-hosted osCommerce platform. It is aimed at individuals, small businesses, and developers who want guided installation alongside managed server…

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  1. ASPHostPortalosCommerce Hosting 8.9Paid
  2. HostPapa osCommerce HostingosCommerce Hosting 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ASPHostPortal — where it wins

    • ASP.NET Core and SQL Server support
    • Plesk management with nightly server and database backups
    • DDoS response, brute-force detection, and multiple regions

    Where it doesn't

    • Entry plan includes zero SQL Server databases
    • Entry plan includes zero MB email space
    • No osCommerce-specific feature is described
  • HostPapa osCommerce Hosting — where it wins

    • One-click osCommerce installation through Softaculous
    • 25GB NVMe storage, SSL, cPanel, and automated backups
    • Free migration with 24/7 chat, phone, and email support

    Where it doesn't

    • Essentials supports one website
    • Shared hosting may not suit demanding store workloads
    • The introductory price renews at the regular rate

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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