HostASP review
A flexible shared host for developers working across Linux and Windows stacks.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
HostASP provides paid shared web hosting for personal websites, CMS installations, and applications. It is aimed at developers who may need either Linux hosting on Apache and CloudLinux or Windows hosting on IIS. The service supports PHP, Perl, Ruby on Rails, CGI, ASP, ASP.NET, MySQL, and MSSQL, with control-panel access, application installation tools, and domain-based plans. Linux plans also include a free website builder, while instant account setup is available across the hosting offering.
The two listed Starter plans define the basic fit. Linux Starter includes 500 MB storage, 2,000 MB bandwidth, one domain, PHP, Perl, Ruby, and CGI access, MySQL databases, and Softaculous with 150+ scripts. ASP.NET Starter has the same storage, bandwidth, and domain allowances, then adds ASP.NET 4.0/4.5, MySQL and MSSQL databases, and daily database backups. The published plans therefore suit small sites and compact applications more naturally than projects that need substantial storage or multiple domains.
Platform choice is HostASP’s clearest distinction. WebsitePanel and cPanel are part of the product details, while Softaculous supports application installation and the ecosystem includes PHP, Perl, Ruby on Rails, MySQL, and MSSQL. That breadth makes HostASP a reasonable choice for developers moving between Linux and Windows requirements. Buyers should look elsewhere if they need larger Starter allocations, broader backup coverage, or consistent SSL eligibility across plans. HostASP fits small, stack-specific projects where operating-system flexibility matters more than generous entry-level resources.
HostASP pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports PHP, Perl, Ruby on Rails, ASP.NET, CGI, MySQL, and MSSQL
- Offers Softaculous with 150+ scripts and a free builder on Linux plans
- Provides instant setup with both Linux and Windows hosting options
- Where it doesn't
- Starter plans provide 500 MB storage and support one domain
- Daily database backups are specified only for ASP.NET hosting
- SSL eligibility varies across hosting plans
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