The Strato Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Strato 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.
Strato
The Insider’s Guide
German web hosting with a domain and mailbox included
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among web hosts, read from Strato’s own pages.
Made by STRATO GmbH · 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 Strato’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Strato’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
1.6
GPA, above 5 of the 122 other web hosts we grade
Strato is a German hosting company that sells web hosting packages with a domain, mailboxes and SSD web space included, run from its own data centers. Its sites are split by country; this listing reads the UK English site, where hosting packages start at £4 a month excluding VAT.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Strato, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Each package covers only one domain, prices exclude VAT, and the page states two different contract lengths.
- 1
Best for hosting with a domain and mailbox included
Strato is German web hosting with a domain and mailboxes in the package.
- 2
Paid plans start at about $5.36 a month
As its pricing page puts it: £4 per month, ex. VAT (Basic Web).
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Domain and mailboxes included
Each package includes one domain and mailboxes with webmail, spam filtering and virus protection.
- 5
One-click CMS installs
WordPress, Joomla, Typo3 and Drupal can be installed from the customer login, with git, Ruby, Python and Matomo also listed.
- 6
Backups and malware scanning
Backup Control makes website backups several times a day, and SiteGuard and a SiteLock scan check for malware.
- 7
A 1.6 GPA, above 5 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 Strato 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.
Strato at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from £4 per month, ex. VAT (Basic Web)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- STRATO GmbH
- Category
- Web Hosting
- Our grade
- 1.6 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for hosting with a domain and mailbox included
Strato is German web hosting with a domain and mailboxes in the package. Each package covers only one domain, prices exclude VAT, and the page states two different contract lengths.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Basic Web is £4 a month excluding VAT, around the category's cheapest-quarter line once VAT and currency are counted. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or trial; the 30-day money-back guarantee is not a trial. |
| Features | C | Domain and mailboxes, CMS installs, backups, malware scans and unlimited traffic, but one domain per package and no DynDNS on Basic. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and you set up the site and CMS yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with WordPress, Joomla, Typo3 and Drupal installs. |
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 Strato is for
- Fits if you want a domain and mailbox bundled with hosting
- Works for UK or European sites that run WordPress or Joomla
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you have several domains, as each package includes one and more cost extra
- Watch out: prices exclude VAT
- Watch out: the page says both a 6-month contract period and a 12-month minimum term
- Skip it if you want to try before paying, as there is no trial, only a money-back guarantee
- Watch out: DynDNS is not available on Basic Web
Good to know
Good for
- Small sites in Europe that want a domain and email bundled
- Buyers who prefer data held in German data centers
- People moving a WordPress, Joomla or Typo3 site
Worth knowing
- Each package includes only one domain; more domains are optional extras.
- Prices exclude VAT, and the page says both a 6-month contract period and a 12-month minimum term.
- Strato runs separate country sites (Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, France, UK); the .com site only redirects visitors.
- DynDNS is not available on the Basic Web package.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
~$5.36
A month to start
Strato is a paid product, starting at £4 per month, ex. VAT (Basic Web).
Basic Web
£4.00
per month, ex. VAT
1 domain, 1 mailbox, 50 GB web space and 2 SSD databases.
Power Web
£6.00
per month, ex. VAT
100 GB web space, 2 mailboxes, 25 SSD databases and Python and Ruby support.
Advanced Web
£10.00
per month, ex. VAT
150 GB web space, 2 mailboxes, 50 SSD databases and 50 SFTP accounts.
Enterprise Web
£15.00
per month, ex. VAT
200 GB web space, 5 mailboxes, 75 SSD databases and 80 SFTP accounts.
Read from strato-hosting.co.uk 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
German web hosting with a domain and mailbox included. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: databases, malware protection.
Domain and mailboxes, CMS installs, backups, malware scans and unlimited traffic, but one domain per package and no DynDNS on Basic.
- Domain and mailboxes included
- Each package includes one domain and mailboxes with webmail, spam filtering and virus protection.
- One-click CMS installs
- WordPress, Joomla, Typo3 and Drupal can be installed from the customer login, with git, Ruby, Python and Matomo also listed.
- Backups and malware scanning
- Backup Control makes website backups several times a day, and SiteGuard and a SiteLock scan check for malware.
- No traffic limit
- All four packages list unlimited traffic, SSD storage, SSL certificates and DDoS protection.
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- The UK site promises a refund for almost all products within the first 30 days, requested from the logged-in account.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- WordPress
- Joomla
- Typo3
- Drupal
- Matomo
Strato is made by STRATO GmbH.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
5/122
Other web hosts it is graded above
Strato's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 5 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 23.
It stands best on ease of use (C, above 40 of 122) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at about $5.36 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 41 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 19 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. Strato’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 13 of 122
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 122
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 122
- CEase of useAbove 40 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. Strato 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 Strato 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: 94 of the 122 other web hosts grade higher. It costs $64.31 a year.
What you could not
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- Databases with views, filters and links between them.
- It plugs into other products, WordPress, Joomla and Typo3 among them.
What this rests on. Strato’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
IONOS, One.com, Hostinger, Fasthosts and 123 Reg
The 5 tools Strato is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
IONOS
From $8/mo
Shared and WordPress hosting with a domain, wildcard SSL and email.
- Strato also covers databases.
- IONOS also covers managed WordPress.
- 1.6GPA
One.com
Paid
Web hosting, domains and email with an AI website builder.
- One.com also covers managed WordPress.
- 2.0GPA
Hostinger
From $10.99/mo
Shared, WordPress and cloud hosting run from its own hPanel dashboard.
- Strato also covers databases.
- 1.6GPA
Fasthosts
From £5.75/mo
UK web hosting, domains, VPS and dedicated servers.
- Strato also covers databases and malware protection.
- Fasthosts also covers app builder and managed WordPress.
- 1.6GPA
123 Reg
From £6.99/mo
UK domain registrar with shared cPanel web hosting plans.
- Strato also covers databases and malware protection.
- 123 Reg also covers managed WordPress and page speed.
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 Strato free?
No. Strato is a paid product, starting at £4 per month, ex.
How much does Strato cost?
Strato lists 4 plans. Basic Web: £4.00 per month, ex.
What platforms does Strato work on?
Strato is available on Web.
Does Strato have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Strato is listed for Web.
Does Strato have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Strato is listed for Web.
Is Strato open source?
Strato is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Strato integrate with?
Strato's listing names WordPress, Joomla, Typo3, Drupal and Matomo. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Strato?
Strato is made by STRATO GmbH.
What are the alternatives to Strato?
The closest alternatives to Strato in our directory are IONOS, One.com, Hostinger, Fasthosts and 123 Reg.
How does Strato compare with other web hosts?
Strato's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 5 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 23.
Is Strato good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Strato C for value for money. Its paid plans start at about $5.36 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 41 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Strato?
To replace Strato 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 Strato’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 Strato'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 STRATO GmbH. Prices change, so check strato.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.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Strato, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/strato
- 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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