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Head-to-head · ColdFusion Hosting

CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting vs Host Media Lucee Hosting

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting #3 in ColdFusion Hosting 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit CFDynamics

CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting leads on 1 check, Host Media Lucee Hosting on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceHost Media Lucee Hosting · $6.63/mo
  • Most featuresCFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting · 3 of 3

CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting scores higher on our rubric for coldfusion hosting: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Host Media Lucee Hosting is cheaper to start at $6.63/mo against $24.95/mo. On cfml runtime, Host Media Lucee Hosting gives you Lucee where CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting offers Adobe_coldfusion. CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting offers adobe license included; Host Media Lucee Hosting doesn't.

CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting is the better fit for mature managed Adobe ColdFusion hosting. Host Media Lucee Hosting is the better fit for budget Lucee hosting.

  • CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting fits best

    Mature managed Adobe ColdFusion hosting

  • Host Media Lucee Hosting fits best

    Budget Lucee hosting

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Side by side

Feature CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Host Media Lucee Hosting 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #3 in ColdFusion Hosting #4 in ColdFusion Hosting
Best for Mature managed Adobe ColdFusion hosting Budget Lucee hosting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $24.95/mo $6.63/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 60 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Phone, Live chat · 24/7 Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting 3/3 · Host Media Lucee Hosting 2/3
Adobe license included ✓ (best) —
Managed administration ✓ ✓
Automated backups ✓ ✓
Specs
CFML runtime Adobe_coldfusion Lucee
Hosting type Shared Shared
Included storage 10 GB 10 GB
Our review
Pros
  • Supports both Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee frameworks
  • Includes JVM tuning, security monitoring, and daily backups
  • Provides a 99.99% network uptime guarantee
  • Lucee 6 and CFManager Lucee Edition are included.
  • Daily incremental backups, SSD storage, and unlimited SQL databases.
  • Individual Lucee administrators and free migration service are included.
Cons
  • Shared hosting may not suit deployments requiring dedicated infrastructure
  • The entry plan provides 10GB disk space and 100GB bandwidth transfer
  • Higher capacity requires plans priced up to $109.95 per month
  • The service uses shared hosting rather than a dedicated hosting model.
  • Its runtime focus is Lucee 6 rather than Adobe ColdFusion.
  • There is no free plan for testing before purchase.
Our verdict

CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting is a managed shared hosting service for websites, software companies, development teams, and organizations running legacy or mission-critical CFML applications. It supports Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee…

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Host Media Lucee Hosting is shared web hosting for CFML applications running on the Lucee 6 engine. It is aimed at CFML developers, agencies, freelancers, and small businesses managing one or more Lucee applications. Each site and…

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  1. CFDynamics ColdFusion HostingColdFusion Hosting 9.0Paid
  2. Host Media Lucee HostingColdFusion Hosting 8.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting — where it wins

    • Supports both Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee frameworks
    • Includes JVM tuning, security monitoring, and daily backups
    • Provides a 99.99% network uptime guarantee

    Where it doesn't

    • Shared hosting may not suit deployments requiring dedicated infrastructure
    • The entry plan provides 10GB disk space and 100GB bandwidth transfer
    • Higher capacity requires plans priced up to $109.95 per month
  • Host Media Lucee Hosting — where it wins

    • Lucee 6 and CFManager Lucee Edition are included.
    • Daily incremental backups, SSD storage, and unlimited SQL databases.
    • Individual Lucee administrators and free migration service are included.

    Where it doesn't

    • The service uses shared hosting rather than a dedicated hosting model.
    • Its runtime focus is Lucee 6 rather than Adobe ColdFusion.
    • There is no free plan for testing before purchase.

CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting vs Host Media Lucee Hosting: questions

Which is better for ColdFusion hosting, CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting or Host Media Lucee Hosting?

CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting scores higher on our rubric for coldfusion hosting: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

How do CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting and Host Media Lucee Hosting compare?

Of the 6 checks we put side by side, CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting leads on 1, Host Media Lucee Hosting on 1, and 4 are level. Host Media Lucee Hosting costs less: $6.63/mo vs $24.95/mo; Adobe license included only on CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting.

Which costs less, CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting or Host Media Lucee Hosting?

Host Media Lucee Hosting costs less: $6.63/mo vs $24.95/mo.

Do CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting and Host Media Lucee Hosting have a free plan?

CFDynamics ColdFusion Hosting: No. Host Media Lucee Hosting: No.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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