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Head-to-head · nopCommerce Hosting

SmarterASP.NET vs SoftSys nopCommerce Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score SmarterASP.NET #3 in nopCommerce Hosting 8.4/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit SmarterASP.NET

SmarterASP.NET leads on 1 check, SoftSys nopCommerce Hosting on 0, and 3 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 scoreSmarterASP.NET · 8.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceSmarterASP.NET · $2.95/mo
  • Free trialonly SmarterASP.NET
  • Most featuresSoftSys nopCommerce Hosting · 2 of 2

SmarterASP.NET scores higher on our rubric for nopcommerce hosting: 8.4 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

SmarterASP.NET is cheaper to start at $2.95/mo against $12.75/mo.

SmarterASP.NET is the better fit for budget-conscious .NET stores wanting a long trial. SoftSys nopCommerce Hosting is the better fit for stores seeking nopCommerce installation and migration help.

  • SmarterASP.NET fits best

    Budget-conscious .NET stores wanting a long trial

  • SoftSys nopCommerce Hosting fits best

    Stores seeking nopCommerce installation and migration help

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Side by side

Feature SmarterASP.NET 8.4/10 Visit ↗ SoftSys nopCommerce Hosting 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.8
Ranking #3 in nopCommerce Hosting #6 in nopCommerce Hosting
Best for Budget-conscious .NET stores wanting a long trial Stores seeking nopCommerce installation and migration help
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $2.95/mo (best) $12.75/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 60 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows Web
Features SmarterASP.NET 0/2 · SoftSys nopCommerce Hosting 2/2
Automated backups Not checked yet ✓ (best)
One-click installer Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Hosting type Not checked yet Not checked yet
Windows Server Not checked yet Not checked yet
ASP.NET support Not checked yet 3.5, 4.0, 4.7, 5
Included storage Not checked yet 10 GB
Our review
Pros
  • 60-day trial includes 5 GB of web space, one website, and free SSL
  • Paid plans include automatic data backups and free Let's Encrypt SSL
  • Supports SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, GitHub, and Web Deploy
  • Free initial nopCommerce installation and migration
  • Daily backups, free SSL and Plesk Obsidian control panel
  • Shared and cloud plans support multiple nopCommerce installations
Cons
  • The .NET Basic plan allows only one website and 1 GB of database space
  • Shared hosting payments are accepted quarterly or annually
  • Automatic backups are included on paid plans, not the trial
  • Basic and Medium shared plans cap installations and databases
  • Cloud Server pricing is substantially higher than shared tiers
  • Plan highlights specify .NET 4.7 and 5 support, not every listed runtime
Our verdict

SmarterASP.NET provides shared hosting for ASP.NET and other .NET applications on Windows Server 2022. Its hosting tools also cover databases, email, SSL, and deployment, making it relevant to individuals, developers, and small or…

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SoftSys nopCommerce Hosting provides shared and cloud hosting for stores running nopCommerce, with plan sizes aimed at different store requirements. It is a fit for teams that want installation and migration handled by the provider, plus a…

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  1. SmarterASP.NETnopCommerce Hosting 8.460-day trial
  2. SoftSys nopCommerce HostingnopCommerce Hosting 7.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SmarterASP.NET — where it wins

    • 60-day trial includes 5 GB of web space, one website, and free SSL
    • Paid plans include automatic data backups and free Let's Encrypt SSL
    • Supports SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, GitHub, and Web Deploy

    Where it doesn't

    • The .NET Basic plan allows only one website and 1 GB of database space
    • Shared hosting payments are accepted quarterly or annually
    • Automatic backups are included on paid plans, not the trial
  • SoftSys nopCommerce Hosting — where it wins

    • Free initial nopCommerce installation and migration
    • Daily backups, free SSL and Plesk Obsidian control panel
    • Shared and cloud plans support multiple nopCommerce installations

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic and Medium shared plans cap installations and databases
    • Cloud Server pricing is substantially higher than shared tiers
    • Plan highlights specify .NET 4.7 and 5 support, not every listed runtime
  • SmarterASP.NET8.4/10 · 60-day trial

    A low-cost .NET hosting option with a 60-day trial and tiered website and database limits.

    Visit SmarterASP.NETFull verdict →
  • SoftSys nopCommerce Hosting7.8/10 · Paid

    A nopCommerce-focused host with free migration, daily backups and shared or cloud tiers.

    Visit SoftSysFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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