Head-to-head · Windows Web Hosting
MonsterASP.NET vs ASPHostPortal
MonsterASP.NET leads on 1 check, ASPHostPortal 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 scoreMonsterASP.NET · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting priceASPHostPortal · $0.99/mo
- Free planonly MonsterASP.NET
- Most featuresMonsterASP.NET · 4 of 4
MonsterASP.NET scores higher on our rubric for windows web hosting: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
MonsterASP.NET offers free plan; ASPHostPortal doesn't. ASPHostPortal is cheaper to start at $0.99/mo against $2.50/mo. On control panel, MonsterASP.NET gives you Custom where ASPHostPortal offers Plesk.
MonsterASP.NET is the better fit for budget ASP.NET developers needing free hosting. ASPHostPortal is the better fit for low-cost Windows hosting with security features.
- MonsterASP.NET fits best
Budget ASP.NET developers needing free hosting
- ASPHostPortal fits best
Low-cost Windows hosting with security features
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Side by side
| Feature | MonsterASP.NET 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | ASPHostPortal 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Windows Web Hosting | #4 in Windows Web Hosting |
| Best for | Budget ASP.NET developers needing free hosting | Low-cost Windows hosting with security features |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2.50/mo | $0.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, Linux |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features MonsterASP.NET 4/4 · ASPHostPortal 0/4 | ||
| ASP.NET support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Microsoft databases | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free SSL | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Backups included | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Control panel | Custom | Plesk |
| Storage limit | 25 GB | Not checked yet |
| Bandwidth limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | MonsterASP.NET is a Windows web hosting platform for developers running ASP.NET, .NET Core, APIs and related web applications. It supports Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL, with a custom control panel and deployment options for individual… Read the review → |
ASPHostPortal provides Windows and Linux web hosting for individuals, developers, small businesses, and organizations running Microsoft-stack applications. Its Windows shared hosting includes Windows Server 2022/2025, ASP.NET Core support,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MonsterASP.NET — where it wins
- Free plan includes one website, a subdomain and ASP.NET hosting
- Visual Studio, FTP, SFTP and Git deployment options
- Premium plans include HTTPS, daily backups and unlimited traffic
Where it doesn't
- Free Hosting does not include custom domains
- Free plan is limited to one website
- Premium pricing uses annual billing
ASPHostPortal — where it wins
- Supports Windows Server 2022/2025, ASP.NET Core, and SQL Server
- Includes Plesk, nightly backups, and dedicated application pools
- Offers DDoS response, brute-force detection, and multiple regions
Where it doesn't
- Host Intro supports one website and no SQL Server databases
- The entry configuration includes 1 GB storage and 10 GB bandwidth
- Host Intro pricing is shown for only 1-year and 5-year commitments
- MonsterASP.NET9.4/10 · Free plan
A low-cost Windows host with free ASP.NET hosting and practical .NET deployment tools.
Visit MonsterASP.NETFull verdict → - ASPHostPortal8.9/10 · Paid
A low-cost Windows host with strong Microsoft-stack support but limited entry-tier resources.
Visit ASPHostPortalFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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