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Head-to-head · Windows Web Hosting

SmarterASP.NET vs M6.NET

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score SmarterASP.NET #2 in Windows Web Hosting 8.3/10 From $2.95/mo · 60-day trial ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit SmarterASP.NET
M6.NET #7 in Windows Web Hosting 6.8/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit M6.NET

SmarterASP.NET leads on 0 checks, M6.NET on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSmarterASP.NET · 8.3/10
  • Most featuresM6.NET · 4 of 4

SmarterASP.NET scores higher on our rubric for windows web hosting: 8.3 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

M6.NET offers asp.net support; SmarterASP.NET doesn't publish it. M6.NET offers microsoft databases; SmarterASP.NET doesn't publish it. On control panel, SmarterASP.NET gives you Custom where M6.NET offers Plesk. M6.NET offers backups included; SmarterASP.NET doesn't publish it.

SmarterASP.NET is the better fit for developers wanting low-cost .NET hosting. M6.NET is the better fit for windows hosting with broad runtime support.

  • SmarterASP.NET fits best

    Developers wanting low-cost .NET hosting

  • M6.NET fits best

    Windows hosting with broad runtime support

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Side by side

Feature SmarterASP.NET 8.3/10 Visit ↗ M6.NET 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 6.8
Ranking #2 in Windows Web Hosting #7 in Windows Web Hosting
Best for Developers wanting low-cost .NET hosting Windows hosting with broad runtime support
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $2.95/mo Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows Web
Integrations 3 integrations 8 integrations
Features SmarterASP.NET 1/4 · M6.NET 4/4
ASP.NET support Not published ✓ (best)
Microsoft databases Not published ✓ (best)
Free SSL ✓ ✓
Backups included Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Control panel Custom Plesk
Storage limit Not published 20 GB
Bandwidth limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 60-day trial with 5 GB web space and free Let's Encrypt SSL
  • Supports MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL
  • Includes FTP, Web Deploy, GitHub workflows, and one-click installation
  • ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core and classic ASP support
  • Microsoft SQL Server hosting with daily database backups
  • Plesk, SSL, WordPress multisite and broad runtime support
Cons
  • The trial and .NET Basic plan each support one website
  • Monthly prices are displayed, while payments are accepted quarterly or annually
  • Automatic data backup is included on paid plans
  • No free plan
  • Web-only platform
  • Annual pricing is presented as one-time totals
Our verdict

SmarterASP.NET provides shared hosting for ASP.NET, .NET, Classic ASP, PHP, Node.js, and related applications. It runs on Windows Server 2022 and is aimed at individuals, developers, and small to medium-sized businesses. The service…

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M6.NET is a Windows hosting platform for websites and web applications, with shared, reseller and cloud hosting options. It is aimed at beginners, personal webmasters, small and medium businesses, and professionals managing customer…

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  1. SmarterASP.NETWindows Web Hosting 8.3From $2.95/mo · 60-day trial
  2. M6.NETWindows Web Hosting 6.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SmarterASP.NET — where it wins

    • 60-day trial with 5 GB web space and free Let's Encrypt SSL
    • Supports MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL
    • Includes FTP, Web Deploy, GitHub workflows, and one-click installation

    Where it doesn't

    • The trial and .NET Basic plan each support one website
    • Monthly prices are displayed, while payments are accepted quarterly or annually
    • Automatic data backup is included on paid plans

  • M6.NET — where it wins

    • ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core and classic ASP support
    • Microsoft SQL Server hosting with daily database backups
    • Plesk, SSL, WordPress multisite and broad runtime support

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Web-only platform
    • Annual pricing is presented as one-time totals

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