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Head-to-head · ISPmanager Hosting

is*hosting vs HOSTKEY ISPmanager Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
is*hosting #3 in ISPmanager Hosting 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit is*hosting
HOSTKEY ISPmanager Hosting #4 in ISPmanager Hosting 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit HOSTKEY

is*hosting leads on 0 checks, HOSTKEY ISPmanager Hosting on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

is*hosting and HOSTKEY ISPmanager Hosting score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for ispmanager hosting; is*hosting sits at #3 and HOSTKEY ISPmanager Hosting at #4 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

is*hosting is the better fit for projects needing configurable server infrastructure. HOSTKEY ISPmanager Hosting is the better fit for teams wanting ispmanager on a configurable VPS.

  • is*hosting fits best

    Projects needing configurable server infrastructure

  • HOSTKEY ISPmanager Hosting fits best

    Teams wanting ispmanager on a configurable VPS

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Side by side

Feature is*hosting 7.9/10 Visit ↗ HOSTKEY ISPmanager Hosting 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #3 in ISPmanager Hosting #4 in ISPmanager Hosting
Best for Projects needing configurable server infrastructure Teams wanting ispmanager on a configurable VPS
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — €4/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web
Features is*hosting 0/1 · HOSTKEY ISPmanager Hosting 0/1
ISPmanager license included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Hosting model Not checked yet Vps
Storage Not checked yet 30 GB
Websites Not checked yet Not checked yet
Backup frequency Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Choose Linux or Windows deployments and configure dedicated hardware
  • Datacenter locations span five regions, with IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity
  • Managed support, monitoring, recovery, and migration assistance are available
  • Pre-installed ispmanager with website, domain and SSL management
  • Supports Apache, Nginx, three database engines, PHP, Python and Node.js
  • License and server plans start at €4 per month
Cons
  • The dedicated-server plan lists HDD storage, which may not suit every workload
  • DDoS protection and management are options; inclusion varies by configuration
  • Backup information is inconsistent across the provider’s official pages
  • No free plan is offered
  • License tiers and server tiers are listed separately
  • The service is web-based and cloud-deployed
Our verdict

is*hosting provides dedicated and virtual private servers for websites, applications, infrastructure, and other online projects. It is aimed at buyers who want configurable server hardware, a choice of Linux or Windows deployments, and…

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HOSTKEY ISPmanager Hosting pairs a VPS with the ispmanager control panel, aimed at people managing websites, domains, email accounts and databases. HOSTKEY says ispmanager comes pre-installed on its VPS servers. Its web-based service…

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  1. is*hostingISPmanager Hosting 7.9Paid
  2. HOSTKEY ISPmanager HostingISPmanager Hosting 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • is*hosting — where it wins

    • Choose Linux or Windows deployments and configure dedicated hardware
    • Datacenter locations span five regions, with IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity
    • Managed support, monitoring, recovery, and migration assistance are available

    Where it doesn't

    • The dedicated-server plan lists HDD storage, which may not suit every workload
    • DDoS protection and management are options; inclusion varies by configuration
    • Backup information is inconsistent across the provider’s official pages

  • HOSTKEY ISPmanager Hosting — where it wins

    • Pre-installed ispmanager with website, domain and SSL management
    • Supports Apache, Nginx, three database engines, PHP, Python and Node.js
    • License and server plans start at €4 per month

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered
    • License tiers and server tiers are listed separately
    • The service is web-based and cloud-deployed

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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