Head-to-head · Shared Web Hosting
LWS vs Fusion Arc Hosting
LWS leads on 2 checks, Fusion Arc 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 scoreLWS · 9.1/10
- Free planonly LWS
- Free trialonly Fusion Arc Hosting
LWS scores higher on our rubric for shared web hosting: 9.1 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #128.
LWS offers free plan; Fusion Arc Hosting doesn't. LWS leads on storage: 100 GB versus 5 GB. On control panel, LWS gives you Custom where Fusion Arc Hosting offers CPanel.
LWS is the better fit for budget users wanting generous storage and a free plan. Fusion Arc Hosting is the better fit for feature-rich shared hosting at low monthly cost.
- LWS fits best
Budget users wanting generous storage and a free plan
- Fusion Arc Hosting fits best
Feature-rich shared hosting at low monthly cost
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Side by side
| Feature | LWS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Fusion Arc Hosting 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Shared Web Hosting | #128 in Shared Web Hosting |
| Best for | Budget users wanting generous storage and a free plan | Feature-rich shared hosting at low monthly cost |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | €3.99/mo | $2.05/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Features LWS 2/2 · Fusion Arc Hosting 2/2 | ||
| Free SSL | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free migration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Storage | 100 GB (best) | 5 GB |
| Websites included | 3 websites | Not checked yet |
| Backup frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Email accounts | 5 accounts | Not checked yet |
| Control panel | Custom | CPanel |
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| Our verdict | LWS provides shared Linux web hosting for individuals, businesses, associations and public institutions. Its web platform combines SSD storage, domain services, professional email, SSL certificates, PHP/MySQL hosting and one-click CMS… Read the review → |
Fusion Arc Hosting provides shared cPanel web hosting for personal websites, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, developers, and small businesses. It combines LiteSpeed, SSD storage, daily backups, free SSL certificates, unlimited email accounts,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
LWS — where it wins
- Free hosting option for simple sites
- 100 GB SSD storage and three websites from €3.99/month
- Daily backups, SSL, migration help and Cloudflare tools
Where it doesn't
- Free hosting does not support PHP or MySQL
- Free hosting requires maintaining a LWS domain registration
- Advanced plans are needed for more websites and email accounts
Fusion Arc Hosting — where it wins
- Daily automated backups, free SSL, and free migration assistance
- Unlimited websites and email accounts on all listed plans
- SSH, SFTP, Git, Node.js, Redis, and Memcached support
Where it doesn't
- The entry plan includes 5GB of SSD storage
- There is no free plan
- The service is available on the web only
- LWS9.1/10 · Free plan
A budget-friendly host with a free option, generous storage and practical site tools.
Visit LWSFull verdict → - Fusion Arc Hosting3.0/10 · 30-day trial
A low-cost shared host with strong tooling, backups, and developer access.
Visit Fusion ArcFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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