The HostDime Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about HostDime in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
HostDime
The Insider’s Guide
Dedicated servers, cloud servers and colocation worldwide
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among web hosts, read from HostDime’s own pages.
Made by HostDime Global Corp. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from HostDime’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on HostDime’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.2
GPA, above 0 of the 122 other web hosts we grade
HostDime is a data center company that sells bare-metal and dedicated servers, elastic cloud servers and colocation from facilities it operates in the US, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, the UK and India. Dedicated servers come self-managed or managed with a control panel included, and the site's company page says it was founded in 2003.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about HostDime, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Self-managed servers mean you run the operating system yourself.
- 1
Best for dedicated and bare-metal servers
The entry servers are older hardware, and cloud prices are not published.
- 2
Paid plans start at $129 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $129 per month for a self-managed dedicated server.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Dedicated and bare-metal servers
Self-managed and managed dedicated servers are offered in several configurations, with regional lines for Brazil, Mexico, the UK, Colombia and India.
- 5
Elastic cloud servers
Cloud servers scale CPU, RAM and disk without a reboot, and the cloud page lists no data egress fees and 10 TB of monthly bandwidth.
- 6
Colocation
Customers can place their own hardware in the company's data centers, from 1U to full racks and private suites.
- 7
A 1.2 GPA, above 0 of 122
That is against the other web hosts we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace HostDime you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
HostDime at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $129 per month for a self-managed dedicated server
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- HostDime Global Corp., since 2003
- Category
- Web Hosting
- Our grade
- 1.2 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for dedicated and bare-metal servers
HostDime rents dedicated servers, bare metal and cloud servers from its own data centers, from $129 a month. The entry servers are older hardware, and cloud prices are not published.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | A self-managed dedicated server is $129 a month, far above shared hosting, and managed is $160 to $190 more. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing free and no trial on the pages read, so you pay from day one. |
| Features | C | Dedicated and bare-metal servers, cloud, colocation, license sales and backups. Entry hardware is older and several terms are not stated. |
| Ease of use | D | Self-managed servers mean you run the operating system yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web panel for servers, with no apps listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who HostDime is for
- Fits if you need your own dedicated server in a US data center
- Works for teams that run their own server stack
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you only need a website, as servers start at $129 a month
- Skip it if you want a published cloud price, as none was read
- Watch out: the entry servers are older generations of Xeon
- Not for you if you want help running the server, as managed plans cost $160 to $190 more
Good to know
Good for
- Hosting resellers and agencies that want their own dedicated hardware
- Businesses that need servers in Latin America
- Teams that prefer managed dedicated servers with a control panel included
Worth knowing
- Cloud server prices were not published on the pages we read; the cloud page points to a login or a consultation.
- The entry servers are older generations (Xeon E3 V5 and E5 V3/V4), and the plans listed are monthly dedicated servers rather than shared hosting.
- Self-managed plans mean you handle the operating system yourself, while managed plans cost about $160 to $190 a month more for comparable hardware.
- Setup fees, term discounts and bandwidth overage rules were not stated on the pages read.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$129
A month to start
HostDime is a paid product, starting at $129 per month for a self-managed dedicated server.
Nothing free and no trial on the pages read, so you pay from day one.
Self-managed, Xeon E3-1230 V5
$129
per month
4 cores and 8 threads, 16 GB RAM, 480 GB SSD or 1 TB HDD, about 25 TB monthly bandwidth on a 1 Gb/s port, AlmaLinux, 4 usable IPs.
Self-managed, 2x6-core Xeon E5-2620
$309
per month
12 cores and 24 threads, 32 GB RAM, 480 GB SSD or 1 TB HDD, about 25 TB monthly bandwidth, 4 usable IPs.
Managed, Xeon E3-1230 V5
$289
per month
The same 4-core, 16 GB RAM server as the entry self-managed plan, with a control panel and a managed tier included.
Managed, 2x6-core Xeon E5-2620
$455
per month
12 cores, 32 GB RAM and 480 GB SSD or 1 TB HDD, with a control panel and a managed tier included.
Read from hostdime.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Dedicated servers, cloud servers and colocation worldwide. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: system monitor, malware protection.
Dedicated and bare-metal servers, cloud, colocation, license sales and backups.
- Dedicated and bare-metal servers
- Self-managed and managed dedicated servers are offered in several configurations, with regional lines for Brazil, Mexico, the UK, Colombia and India.
- Elastic cloud servers
- Cloud servers scale CPU, RAM and disk without a reboot, and the cloud page lists no data egress fees and 10 TB of monthly bandwidth.
- Colocation
- Customers can place their own hardware in the company's data centers, from 1U to full racks and private suites.
- Control panel licenses
- Licenses for cPanel, InterWorx, WHMCS and Softaculous are sold alongside servers.
- Own data centers
- The company says it operates purpose-built facilities, including an Orlando flagship, with Mexico and Colombia sites among others.
- Backup and security services
- Backup as a Service, disaster recovery, DDoS protection, SSL certificates and Sucuri security are listed as extras.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- cPanel
- InterWorx
- WHMCS
- Softaculous
- Sucuri
HostDime is made by HostDime Global Corp., and has been around since 2003.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/122
Other web hosts it is graded above
HostDime's GPA of 1.2 is higher than 0 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 1.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (C, above 1 of 122) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $129 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 104 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. 98 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 123 web hosts we grade, cut by the letter each got. HostDime’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 122
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 122
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 122
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 122
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 122
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 111 web hosts. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. HostDime is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace HostDime you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 121 of the 122 other web hosts grade higher. It costs $1,548 a year.
What you could not
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- Readings from inside the operating system.
- It plugs into other products, cPanel, InterWorx and WHMCS among them.
What this rests on. HostDime’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Liquid Web, Hivelocity, Leaseweb, Contabo and Hetzner
The 5 tools HostDime is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
Liquid Web
From $17/mo
Managed WordPress, VPS and dedicated server hosting for businesses.
- HostDime also covers system monitor.
- Liquid Web also covers managed WordPress.
- 1.8GPA
Hivelocity
From $10/mo
Bare-metal dedicated servers, VPS and colocation in 40+ data centers.
- HostDime also covers system monitor and malware protection.
- Hivelocity also covers workflow automation.
- 1.6GPA
Leaseweb
Paid
Dedicated servers, VPS and public cloud infrastructure.
- HostDime also covers malware protection.
- 1.6GPA
Contabo
From $5.28/mo
Low-priced VPS and dedicated servers from a German host.
- HostDime also covers system monitor and malware protection.
- 2.4GPA
Hetzner
From €1.60/mo
German hosting: web hosting, cloud servers and dedicated servers.
- HostDime also covers system monitor and malware protection.
- Hetzner also covers file sharing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is HostDime free?
No. HostDime is a paid product, starting at $129 per month for a self-managed dedicated server.
How much does HostDime cost?
HostDime lists 4 plans. Self-managed, Xeon E3-1230 V5: $129 per month.
What platforms does HostDime work on?
HostDime is available on Web.
Does HostDime have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. HostDime is listed for Web.
Does HostDime have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. HostDime is listed for Web.
Is HostDime open source?
HostDime is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does HostDime integrate with?
HostDime's listing names cPanel, InterWorx, WHMCS, Softaculous and Sucuri.
Who makes HostDime?
HostDime is made by HostDime Global Corp. It dates from 2003.
What are the alternatives to HostDime?
The closest alternatives to HostDime in our directory are Liquid Web, Hivelocity, Leaseweb, Contabo and Hetzner.
How does HostDime compare with other web hosts?
HostDime's GPA of 1.2 is higher than 0 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 1.
Is HostDime good value for money?
ToolGPA grades HostDime D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $129 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 104 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of HostDime?
To replace HostDime you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from HostDime’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from HostDime's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by HostDime Global Corp. Prices change, so check hostdime.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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