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LWS

Freemium#2 of 705 in Shared Web HostingDokploy Hosting

LWS: A budget-friendly host with a free option, generous storage and practical site tools. Ranked #2 of 705 in Shared Web Hosting by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for budget users wanting generous storage and a free plan.

9.1/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    9.1 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Budget users wanting generous storage and a free plan
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    €3.99/mo
  • Storage
    100 GB
  • Founded
    1999 · Paris, France
  • Facts checked
    19 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Free hosting option for simple sites
    • 100 GB SSD storage and three websites from €3.99/month
    • Daily backups, SSL, migration help and Cloudflare tools

  • Where it doesn't

    • Free hosting does not support PHP or MySQL
    • Free hosting requires maintaining a LWS domain registration
    • Advanced plans are needed for more websites and email accounts

Our verdict on LWS

LWS provides shared Linux web hosting for individuals, businesses, associations and public institutions. Its web platform combines SSD storage, domain services, professional email, SSL certificates, PHP/MySQL hosting and one-click CMS installation. The service runs through the proprietary LWS Panel, with cPanel-based hosting also available. WordPress, PrestaShop, Joomla and Drupal are among the supported CMS options, while Cloudflare CDN and caching tools extend the platform for sites that need content delivery features. LWS has operated since 1999 and is based in Paris, France.

Pricing is structured across three monthly plans. LWS Perso costs €3.99 per month and includes 100 GB SSD storage, three websites, five professional email addresses, an SSL certificate, PHP/MySQL and daily automatic backups. LWS Starter costs €5.99 per month and increases capacity to 200 GB, 10 websites and 25 email addresses. LWS Performance costs €11.99 per month and includes 300 GB, 50 websites and 100 email addresses. All three plans include SSL, PHP/MySQL and daily backups. Website migration assistance is included at no extra charge, and the service also offers a free hosting option for simple sites.

The main trade-off is the boundary between the free option and the paid Linux hosting plans. Free hosting is intended for simple sites without PHP or MySQL and requires maintaining a LWS domain registration, so users needing dynamic applications or database-backed CMS installations should choose a paid plan. Paid hosting is a practical fit for small websites, portfolios, organizations and businesses that want storage, email and routine backups in one web-based service. Users who need more than shared hosting should look beyond this offering, while budget-conscious site owners with modest requirements should find the plan progression easy to understand.

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LWS pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026.
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LWS fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid from€3.99/mo
Storage100 GB
Websites included3 websites
Backup frequencyDaily
Free SSLYes
Email accounts5 accounts
Control panelCustom
Free migrationYes
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb
Integrations5 integrations: WordPress, PrestaShop, Joomla, Drupal, Cloudflare CDN
PricingFree plan (source)
Websitelws.fr
Facts checked19 Sep 2026

LWS integrations

LWS lists 5 integrations on its own site.

  • WordPress
  • PrestaShop
  • Joomla
  • Drupal
  • Cloudflare CDN

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