Hostnet.nl review
A paid hosting option for small sites that need email and basic WordPress support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Hostnet.nl provides shared web hosting for individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses, with email and webmail managed alongside website hosting through the Mijn Hostnet portal. The Lite package pairs 25 GB of storage with five databases and five mailboxes, plus automatic backups, free Let’s Encrypt SSL and one-click WordPress installation. FTP publishing is also supported. The service is web-based and offers integrations with WordPress, Joomla and PrestaShop. Its entry capacity suits a small site that needs basic hosting and email rather than room for a large portfolio of websites.
The four paid packages scale their included resources: Lite has 25 GB storage, five databases and five mailboxes; Core has 50 GB, 50 databases and 50 mailboxes; Boost has 100 GB, 75 databases and 100 mailboxes; and Power has 200 GB, 100 databases and 200 mailboxes. All list free SSL and WordPress one-click installation. Core, Boost and Power include both automatic and manual backups, while Lite lists automatic backups. Hostnet describes backups as automatic but does not specify their frequency, so buyers who need a defined backup schedule should clarify that before choosing.
Migration is available as a separately charged service, not a free inclusion. Hostnet states that the listed prices exclude 21% VAT, and promotional prices apply only to the first contract period. Buyers comparing the ongoing cost should therefore check the applicable contract terms rather than rely on an introductory offer. Hostnet is a fit for a small site that values bundled email, SSL and WordPress installation in one hosting package. A buyer who needs free migration, a stated backup cadence or more than one website on the entry setup should compare alternatives before committing.
Hostnet.nl pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Lite includes 25 GB storage, five databases and five mailboxes.
- Automatic backups and free Let’s Encrypt SSL are included.
- WordPress installation is available on all listed packages.
- Where it doesn't
- Lite is limited to one website and five databases.
- The entry plan lacks manual backups; those start with Core.
- Migration is charged separately, and listed prices exclude 21% VAT.
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