Head-to-head · ColdFusion Hosting
Media3 ColdFusion Hosting vs Nextron ColdFusion Hosting
Media3 ColdFusion Hosting leads on 0 checks, Nextron ColdFusion Hosting on 2, 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 scoreMedia3 ColdFusion Hosting · 8.8/10
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Media3 ColdFusion Hosting scores higher on our rubric for coldfusion hosting: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
On cfml runtime, Nextron ColdFusion Hosting gives you Multiple where Media3 ColdFusion Hosting offers Adobe_coldfusion. On hosting type, Media3 ColdFusion Hosting gives you Cloud where Nextron ColdFusion Hosting offers Shared. Nextron ColdFusion Hosting leads on included storage: 5 GB versus 2.5 GB. Nextron ColdFusion Hosting offers automated backups; Media3 ColdFusion Hosting doesn't.
Media3 ColdFusion Hosting is the better fit for enterprise Adobe ColdFusion workloads. Nextron ColdFusion Hosting is the better fit for modern Adobe and Lucee hosting.
- Media3 ColdFusion Hosting fits best
Enterprise Adobe ColdFusion workloads
- Nextron ColdFusion Hosting fits best
Modern Adobe and Lucee hosting
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Side by side
| Feature | Media3 ColdFusion Hosting 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Nextron ColdFusion Hosting 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in ColdFusion Hosting | #6 in ColdFusion Hosting |
| Best for | Enterprise Adobe ColdFusion workloads | Modern Adobe and Lucee hosting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $38/mo | 29.50 CHF/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 90 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 90 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Media3 ColdFusion Hosting 1/3 · Nextron ColdFusion Hosting 1/3 | ||
| Adobe license included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Managed administration | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Automated backups | — | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| CFML runtime | Adobe_coldfusion | Multiple |
| Hosting type | Cloud | Shared |
| Included storage | 2.5 GB | 5 GB (best) |
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| Our verdict | Media3 ColdFusion Hosting provides managed Adobe ColdFusion Enterprise environments for developers, agencies, startups and enterprises. Its cloud-hosted service combines Adobe ColdFusion with Windows Server 2022 and IIS 10, while… Read the review → |
Nextron ColdFusion Hosting provides shared hosting for Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee applications on Windows Server running on Microsoft Hyper-V. It is aimed at teams maintaining CFML websites and applications that need support for both Adobe… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Media3 ColdFusion Hosting — where it wins
- Managed ColdFusion administration, migration, updates and monitoring
- High-availability load balancing with session persistence
- MSSQL and MySQL hosting with unmetered bandwidth
Where it doesn't
- Starting price is $38 per month, comparatively high for entry-level hosting
- Managed backups and disaster recovery are optional
- Focused on Adobe ColdFusion, Windows Server and IIS environments
Nextron ColdFusion Hosting — where it wins
- Supports Adobe ColdFusion 2025 and Lucee 5/6
- Daily backups with 30-day storage and real-time replication
- Includes MS-SQL, migration assistance and unlimited alias domains
Where it doesn't
- Starter includes no email accounts
- Shared hosting may not suit teams needing a different hosting model
- Prices exclude VAT and contracts are handled by calendar year in advance
- Media3 ColdFusion Hosting8.8/10 · 90-day trial
A managed Adobe ColdFusion host for enterprise workloads with strong administration and database support.
Visit Media3Full verdict → - Nextron ColdFusion Hosting8.7/10 · 30-day trial
A broad-runtime shared host for ColdFusion teams needing backups and MS-SQL.
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Media3 ColdFusion Hosting vs Nextron ColdFusion Hosting: questions
Which is better for ColdFusion hosting, Media3 ColdFusion Hosting or Nextron ColdFusion Hosting?
Media3 ColdFusion Hosting scores higher on our rubric for coldfusion hosting: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
How do Media3 ColdFusion Hosting and Nextron ColdFusion Hosting compare?
Of the 4 checks we put side by side, Media3 ColdFusion Hosting leads on none, Nextron ColdFusion Hosting on 2, and 2 are level. Automated backups only on Nextron ColdFusion Hosting; Included storage: 5 GB on Nextron ColdFusion Hosting vs 2.5 GB.
Do Media3 ColdFusion Hosting and Nextron ColdFusion Hosting have a free plan?
Media3 ColdFusion Hosting: No. Nextron ColdFusion Hosting: No.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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