HostGator Windows Hosting review
A Windows-focused hosting option for IIS applications that need MariaDB support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
HostGator Windows Hosting provides Windows-based web hosting for websites and applications built around Windows technologies. Its dedicated configurations combine Windows Server 2019, Microsoft IIS 10.0, Plesk Obsidian, MariaDB 10.5, Microsoft Access support, and Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express. Remote Desktop access with two concurrent connections, an Advanced Windows Firewall, and a custom IPsec security policy make it suited to Windows users who need server-level access alongside MariaDB and IIS.
The published plans show Windows dedicated hosting in Value and Power configurations. The listed starting price is 242.47, while the plan details identify NVMe 32 and NVMe 64 configurations without a control panel. Plesk is included among the documented hosting capabilities, but the listed plan highlights focus on dedicated hosting rather than differentiating database functionality by tier. Windows shared hosting remains supported for existing customers, while new customers are directed toward the current dedicated-server offering.
This product fits teams that need a Windows server environment for IIS, ASP.NET, MariaDB, or Microsoft database software and want Plesk, firewall controls, and remote administration in the same hosting package. Its scope is broader Windows hosting rather than a MariaDB-focused service: MariaDB-specific storage, backups, replicas, recovery, and private networking are not part of the documented feature set. Choose it when Windows compatibility and dedicated hosting matter most; consider another provider when database operations, high availability, or recovery workflows are central requirements.
HostGator Windows Hosting pros and cons
- Where it wins
- MariaDB 10.5 support on Windows dedicated servers
- Includes Plesk, IIS 10.0, firewall controls, and remote desktop
- Supports Microsoft Access and SQL Server 2022 Express
- Where it doesn't
- Current Windows pricing is for dedicated servers
- Windows shared hosting is unavailable to new customers
- No stated high-availability or recovery feature set
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