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Head-to-head · osCommerce Hosting

HostPapa osCommerce Hosting vs ICDSoft osCommerce Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score HostPapa osCommerce Hosting #4 in osCommerce Hosting 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit HostPapa

HostPapa osCommerce Hosting leads on 2 checks, ICDSoft osCommerce Hosting on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHostPapa osCommerce Hosting · 8.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceHostPapa osCommerce Hosting · $2.95/mo

HostPapa osCommerce Hosting scores higher on our rubric for oscommerce hosting: 8.3 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #15.

HostPapa osCommerce Hosting is cheaper to start at $2.95/mo against $13.19/mo. On database support, HostPapa osCommerce Hosting gives you Both where ICDSoft osCommerce Hosting offers Mysql. On oscommerce setup, HostPapa osCommerce Hosting gives you Installer where ICDSoft osCommerce Hosting offers Manual. HostPapa osCommerce Hosting leads on storage limit: 25 GB versus 20 GB.

HostPapa osCommerce Hosting is the better fit for low-cost stores wanting guided installation. ICDSoft osCommerce Hosting is the better fit for stores needing broad PHP compatibility.

  • HostPapa osCommerce Hosting fits best

    Low-cost stores wanting guided installation

  • ICDSoft osCommerce Hosting fits best

    Stores needing broad PHP compatibility

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Side by side

Feature HostPapa osCommerce Hosting 8.3/10 Visit ↗ ICDSoft osCommerce Hosting 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.0
Ranking #4 in osCommerce Hosting #15 in osCommerce Hosting
Best for Low-cost stores wanting guided installation Stores needing broad PHP compatibility
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $2.95/mo (best) $13.19/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 100 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web, Linux
Support Live chat, Phone, Email · 24/7 Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HostPapa osCommerce Hosting 1/1 · ICDSoft osCommerce Hosting 1/1
Free migration ✓ ✓
Specs
PHP versions PHP 7.4 or higher; PHP 8.0 and 8.1 supported; PHP 8.3 recommended PHP 8.5, 8.4, 8.3, 8.2, 8.1, 8.0, 7.4, 7.3, 7.2, 7.1, 5.6, 5.3
Database support Both Mysql
osCommerce setup Installer Manual
Backup frequency Not checked yet Daily
Storage limit 25 GB (best) 20 GB
Bandwidth policy Not checked yet Unmetered
Our review
Pros
  • One-click osCommerce installation through Softaculous
  • 25GB NVMe storage, SSL, cPanel, and automated backups
  • Free migration with 24/7 chat, phone, and email support
  • Supports PHP versions from 5.3 through 8.5
  • Free migration, SSL, MySQL, and daily seven-day-retained backups
  • Plans scale from 1 to 100 websites with SSD storage
Cons
  • Essentials supports one website
  • Shared hosting may not suit demanding store workloads
  • The introductory price renews at the regular rate
  • osCommerce installation is manual, with assistance rather than an automated installer
  • Monthly accounts have a 15-day money-back guarantee
  • Bandwidth is subject to a soft fair-use limit
Our verdict

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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ICDSoft osCommerce Hosting is shared Linux web hosting for stores built with osCommerce. It suits individual store owners, agencies, and teams managing several sites, with plans covering one, 50, or 100 websites. The service includes MySQL…

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  1. HostPapa osCommerce HostingosCommerce Hosting 8.3Paid
  2. ICDSoft osCommerce HostingosCommerce Hosting 7.0Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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
  • ICDSoft osCommerce Hosting — where it wins

    • Supports PHP versions from 5.3 through 8.5
    • Free migration, SSL, MySQL, and daily seven-day-retained backups
    • Plans scale from 1 to 100 websites with SSD storage

    Where it doesn't

    • osCommerce installation is manual, with assistance rather than an automated installer
    • Monthly accounts have a 15-day money-back guarantee
    • Bandwidth is subject to a soft fair-use limit
  • HostPapa osCommerce Hosting8.3/10 · Paid

    A low-cost osCommerce host with guided setup, backups, and cPanel management.

    Visit HostPapaFull verdict →
  • ICDSoft osCommerce Hosting7.0/10 · Paid

    A flexible osCommerce host with migration help, backups, MySQL, and selectable PHP versions.

    Visit ICDSoftFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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