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Head-to-head · Offshore Web Hosting

The Onion Host vs BoltServers

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score The Onion Host #1 in Offshore Web Hosting 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit The Onion Host
BoltServers #6 in Offshore Web Hosting 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit BoltServers

The Onion Host leads on 0 checks, BoltServers on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreThe Onion Host · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceBoltServers · $2.95/mo

The Onion Host scores higher on our rubric for offshore web hosting: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

BoltServers is cheaper to start at $2.95/mo against $5/mo. BoltServers leads on storage: 15 GB versus 10 GB.

The Onion Host is the better fit for feature-rich shared offshore hosting. BoltServers is the better fit for budget DMCA-ignored shared hosting.

  • The Onion Host fits best

    Feature-rich shared offshore hosting

  • BoltServers fits best

    Budget DMCA-ignored shared hosting

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Side by side

Feature The Onion Host 9.4/10 Visit ↗ BoltServers 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Offshore Web Hosting #6 in Offshore Web Hosting
Best for Feature-rich shared offshore hosting Budget DMCA-ignored shared hosting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $5/mo $2.95/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Features The Onion Host 0/1 · BoltServers 0/1
DDoS protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Hosting jurisdiction Not checked yet Netherlands
Storage 10 GB 15 GB (best)
Bandwidth Not checked yet Not checked yet
Control panel Not checked yet Cpanel
Backup frequency Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • LiteSpeed Enterprise includes LSCache, HTTP/3, and QUIC.
  • cPanel and Softaculous provide access to 400+ applications.
  • Security features include AutoSSL, CloudLinux, Imunify360, and DDoS mitigation.
  • Plans include cPanel, NVMe storage, backups, CDN, and SSL.
  • Unlimited MySQL databases are included across shared plans.
  • Higher tiers support up to unlimited websites and reseller hosting is available.
Cons
  • The Basic plan supports only 1 website and 10 GB of storage.
  • There is no free plan.
  • The service is web-based rather than offering a broader native platform range.
  • There is no free plan; hosting is paid-only.
  • The entry tier supports one website and 15 GB of storage.
  • Refund terms differ between the homepage and portal.
Our verdict

The Onion Host provides offshore shared web hosting for website operators, businesses, and projects seeking hosting infrastructure in independent jurisdictions. Its shared plans run in Kyiv, Ukraine, and support websites through LiteSpeed…

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BoltServers provides offshore web hosting for website owners seeking shared hosting with DMCA-ignored positioning. Its shared plans combine cPanel management with NVMe SSD storage, MySQL databases, automatic backups with cloud storage, a…

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  1. The Onion HostOffshore Web Hosting 9.4Paid
  2. BoltServersOffshore Web Hosting 8.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • The Onion Host — where it wins

    • LiteSpeed Enterprise includes LSCache, HTTP/3, and QUIC.
    • cPanel and Softaculous provide access to 400+ applications.
    • Security features include AutoSSL, CloudLinux, Imunify360, and DDoS mitigation.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Basic plan supports only 1 website and 10 GB of storage.
    • There is no free plan.
    • The service is web-based rather than offering a broader native platform range.
  • BoltServers — where it wins

    • Plans include cPanel, NVMe storage, backups, CDN, and SSL.
    • Unlimited MySQL databases are included across shared plans.
    • Higher tiers support up to unlimited websites and reseller hosting is available.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; hosting is paid-only.
    • The entry tier supports one website and 15 GB of storage.
    • Refund terms differ between the homepage and portal.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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