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HostMalabar

Paid#385 of 705 in Shared Web Hosting

HostMalabar: An India-based host with panel choice, NVMe storage, and a low-cost entry plan. Ranked #385 of 705 in Shared Web Hosting by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for indian users needing panel choice.

3.0/10★★☆☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  3.0 / 10
• Pricing
  Paid
• Best for
  Indian users needing panel choice
• Free plan
  No
• Paid from
  ₹75/mo
• Storage
  1 GB
• Facts checked
  19 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Choice of cPanel, DirectAdmin, or Windows hosting with Plesk
  • NVMe storage, free SSL, and one-click application installation
  • Migration assistance plus domain registration and transfer services

• Where it doesn't

  • The ₹75/month entry plan allows one website and 1 GB storage
  • The entry plan includes only one email account
  • Daily backups are available as an add-on or on selected plans

Our verdict on HostMalabar

HostMalabar is an India-based shared web-hosting provider for individuals and businesses that want a choice of control panel. Its catalog covers Linux shared hosting with DirectAdmin or cPanel, alongside Windows shared hosting with Plesk. Plans include web storage, bandwidth, website hosting, email accounts, databases, SSL, and one-click application installation. Domain registration, transfers, migration assistance, and other hosting products are also part of its broader offering.

Pricing is organized across monthly plans. DirectAdmin starts with the Micro Plan at ₹75/month, followed by Lite at ₹150, Swift at ₹250, Turbo at ₹650, Nitro at ₹900, and Xtreme at ₹1,700. The cPanel range starts with Micro at ₹100/month and Lite at ₹200/month. The entry-level DirectAdmin plan is clearly aimed at a small, single-site setup: it provides 1 GB storage, one website, and one email account. There is no free plan, so larger requirements need a paid tier from the start.

The main platform advantage is panel and operating-system choice. Users who prefer DirectAdmin or cPanel can select between the two Linux hosting ranges, while Windows hosting with Plesk provides a separate environment. NVMe storage, free SSL, one-click apps, and migration assistance cover practical requirements for launching or moving a site. Backup treatment needs closer attention: daily backups are an add-on or apply to selected plans rather than being a universal shared-hosting inclusion. HostMalabar suits Indian users who value panel choice and a low monthly starting price; users needing more than one small site, broader entry-plan capacity, or consistently included backups should compare higher tiers or alternatives.

Questions about HostMalabar

Does HostMalabar have a free plan? No free plan is listed; paid plans start at ₹75/mo (Micro Plan - Shared DirectAdmin).

How much does HostMalabar cost? HostMalabar lists 12 paid plans; the lowest is Micro Plan - Shared DirectAdmin at ₹75/mo.

What does HostMalabar run on? Web. It runs in the cloud.

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