Head-to-head · nopCommerce Hosting
SmarterASP.NET vs SoftSys nopCommerce Hosting
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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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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