The Hostkey Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Hostkey 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.
Hostkey
The Insider’s Guide
Dedicated, GPU and VPS servers from European and US data centers
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among web hosts, read from Hostkey’s own pages.
Made by HOSTKEY · 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 Hostkey’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Hostkey’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
Hostkey rents dedicated servers, GPU servers, VPS and VDS, colocation and S3-compatible object storage from data centers in Europe, the US and Turkey. All its servers are unmanaged, with administration offered as a paid service. Prices on its pages default to euros, and a currency switch offers dollars.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Hostkey, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Unmanaged servers you set up and administer yourself.
- 1
Best for dedicated and GPU servers
Every server is unmanaged, and administration is a paid add-on.
- 2
Paid plans start at about $55.86 a month
As its pricing page puts it: €50 per month for a ready-to-order dedicated server.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Dedicated servers
Ready-to-order and custom dedicated servers range from single-CPU machines to high-RAM and 10 Gbps models.
- 5
GPU servers
GPU servers with NVIDIA and AMD cards are sold for AI, HPC and deep learning.
- 6
Many locations
Data centers are listed in the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, France, the US, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Turkey, Italy, Poland and Switzerland.
- 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
Your call
Hostkey sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
Hostkey at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from €50 per month for a ready-to-order dedicated server
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- HOSTKEY
- Category
- Web Hosting
- Our grade
- 1.2 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for dedicated and GPU servers
Hostkey rents dedicated and GPU servers in many locations, from €50 a month for a ready server. Every server is unmanaged, and administration is a paid add-on.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | A ready dedicated server starts at €50 a month, above shared or VPS hosting, and EPYC servers start at €259. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing free and no trial on the pages read, so you pay from day one. |
| Features | C | Dedicated and GPU servers, many locations, a control panel and API, colocation and S3 storage. All unmanaged. |
| Ease of use | D | Unmanaged servers you set up and administer yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web panel and API, with one integration 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 Hostkey is for
- Fits if you need a dedicated or GPU server in a chosen location
- Works for teams that administer their own servers
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you only need a website, as dedicated servers start at €50 a month
- Not for you if you want a managed server, as administration is a paid add-on
- Watch out: prices show in euros by default, and dollar prices were not read
- Skip it if you need VPS prices, as that page was not readable
Good to know
Good for
- Teams that need low-cost European dedicated servers
- AI and GPU workloads
- Buyers who want servers close to a specific country
Worth knowing
- Prices display in euros by default; a USD switch is offered but dollar prices were not read here.
- All servers are unmanaged, and administration is a paid add-on.
- The VPS page returned an access error, so VPS prices are not recorded.
- Hosting-provider and special offers on the site change often and carry their own terms.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
~$55.86
A month to start
Hostkey is a paid product, starting at €50 per month for a ready-to-order dedicated server.
Nothing free and no trial on the pages read, so you pay from day one.
Ready server bm.v1-max
€50
per month
4 vCPU, 32 GB RAM, 960 GB SSD and a 1 Gbps port with 50 TB of traffic.
Ready server bm.ru-big
€60
per month
6 vCPU, 32 GB RAM, 480 GB SSD and a 1 Gbps port with 30 TB of traffic.
4th Gen EPYC servers
€259
per month and up
EPYC 9354 with 32 cores, up to 1 TB RAM, NVMe storage, a 10 Gbps port and 100 TB of traffic.
Object storage
€2
per month and up
S3-compatible cold and standard object storage with no extra charges for PUT, POST, COPY or LIST operations.
Read from hostkey.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, GPU and VPS servers from European and US data centers. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, system monitor.
Web panel and API, with one integration listed.
- Dedicated servers
- Ready-to-order and custom dedicated servers range from single-CPU machines to high-RAM and 10 Gbps models.
- GPU servers
- GPU servers with NVIDIA and AMD cards are sold for AI, HPC and deep learning.
- Many locations
- Data centers are listed in the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, France, the US, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Turkey, Italy, Poland and Switzerland.
- Network and add-on services
- L3-L4 DDoS protection, VLANs, BYOIP, monitoring and SLA support packages are listed as services.
- Control panel and API
- A server control panel and API are listed, along with Terraform support.
- Colocation and S3 storage
- Colocation in the Netherlands and S3-compatible object storage are also offered.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Terraform
Hostkey is made by HOSTKEY.
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
Hostkey'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 about $55.86 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 101 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. 96 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. Hostkey’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. Hostkey 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.
Your call
Hostkey sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. It costs $670.32 a year.
What you could make
- It runs in a browser, which is where something home-made would run too.
What you could not
- Readings from inside the operating system.
- It plugs into other products, Terraform among them, and has an API.
What this rests on. Hostkey’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
Hetzner, Contabo, Cherry Servers, OVHcloud and Leaseweb
The 5 tools Hostkey is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Hetzner
From €1.60/mo
German hosting: web hosting, cloud servers and dedicated servers.
- Hostkey also covers system monitor.
- Hetzner also covers file sharing.
- 1.6GPA
Contabo
From $5.28/mo
Low-priced VPS and dedicated servers from a German host.
- Hostkey also covers system monitor.
- 1.8GPA
Cherry Servers
From $3.5/mo
Bare-metal and virtual servers billed hourly or on fixed terms.
- Hostkey also covers system monitor.
- Cherry Servers also covers workflow automation.
- 2.0GPA
OVHcloud
From $4.54/mo
VPS, public cloud, web hosting and dedicated servers.
- Hostkey also covers system monitor.
- OVHcloud also covers databases.
- 1.6GPA
Leaseweb
Paid
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
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 Hostkey free?
No. Hostkey is a paid product, starting at €50 per month for a ready-to-order dedicated server.
How much does Hostkey cost?
Hostkey lists 4 plans. Ready server bm.v1-max: €50 per month.
What platforms does Hostkey work on?
Hostkey is available on Web.
Does Hostkey have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Hostkey is listed for Web.
Does Hostkey have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Hostkey is listed for Web.
Is Hostkey open source?
Hostkey is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Hostkey have an API?
Yes. Hostkey offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Hostkey integrate with?
Hostkey's listing names Terraform. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Hostkey?
Hostkey is made by HOSTKEY.
What are the alternatives to Hostkey?
The closest alternatives to Hostkey in our directory are Hetzner, Contabo, Cherry Servers, OVHcloud and Leaseweb.
How does Hostkey compare with other web hosts?
Hostkey's GPA of 1.2 is higher than 0 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 1.
Is Hostkey good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Hostkey D for value for money. Its paid plans start at about $55.86 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 101 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Hostkey?
Hostkey sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Hostkey’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 Hostkey'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 HOSTKEY. Prices change, so check hostkey.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Hostkey, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/hostkey
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- 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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