Hostingpalvelu.fi review

First impression

HostingPalvelu.fi is a Finnish-based hosting provider which offers a range of hosting services: web hosting, reseller hosting cloud hosting and specialized Wordpress hosting. All of their hosting solutions come with a number of plans optimally put together for the target customer, barring cloud hosting which comes with a customizable range.

Based in Finland, HostingPalvelu specializes in shared website and WordPress hosting as well as domain registration. It has over 17,000 customers and over 32,000 domains registered. It maintains a AAA credit rating and all of its hosting uses cloud technology and SSD storage.

The data center is in Helsinki, Finland, the main area of the website is in Finnish, and the shopping cart area is in Finnish and English.

Trial period

Unlike other web hosting service providers, Hostingpalvelu doesn’t offer a free trial service, although they do provide a 30 Day Money Back guarantee.

Billing cycle

Hostingpalvelu has several different billing periods as options. You’ll get a cheaper price when you take a longer billing period. It is always possible to change a package to a larger one by paying only the difference between the packages without separate change fees.

Pricing for HostingPalvelu website cloud hosting plans start around, or at just less than, the cost of a fast food meal per month. For this price, customers will get a small amount of SSD storage and bandwidth for one domain. WordPress hosting costs around double that price but includes eight times the monthly bandwidth and LiteSpeed Server as well.

Price for the first billing period, after which the service continues as normal price. First year discount -50% from billing periods 3 mos, 6 mos and 12 mos. First year discount -25% from billing period of 24 mos. Stated prices are based on 1-year billing.

Control panel

The user-friendly cPanel control panel lets you manage your website on a web hosting, email accounts and name services.

• Email management;
• File management;
• PHP version management;
• Visitor statistics;
• Database management;
• DNS management and controls for domains;
• Backup management.

With just a few clicks, you can easily install the software you want on your web host from an extremely comprehensive range. The installer also allows you to automatically update and back up your installations.

Limits

HostingPalvelu offers two main types of hosting; regular website hosting and WordPress hosting. The entry-level Starter web hosting plan includes: 1GB of SSD storage, one MySQL database, and 10GB of monthly bandwidth for one domain. Stepping up one level, the Basic plan comes with 4GB of SSD storage and 40GB of monthly bandwidth for up to five domains.

For a fast WordPress experience, customers may opt for one of the WordPress hosting plans. These plans come with an optimized WordPress version pre-installed, fewer customers per server, LiteSpeed web server, and the LiteSpeed Cache plugin. The starter WP1 plan includes: 80GB of monthly bandwidth, up to roughly 50,000 website visitors, one CPU, 1GB RAM, and 10 email accounts. For higher traffic WordPress websites, the WP3 plan includes 400GB of monthly bandwidth for roughly 500,000 website visitors.

Website builder

Create websites without a single line of code! With the test version, you can easily explore the features of the service before making a purchase decision.

Would you like to create your own website from scratch, in a fast and easy way? With Hostingpalvelu Website builder it’s possible!

You may choose site design from the template library. In case there is no template to match the desired design, you can also easily edit the template.

Security

Security above all else. HTTPS access to all your websites automatically and free of charge. Hostingpalvelu will install an SSL certificate on your website automatically, within 24 hours of your domain registration or its transfer to us.

An intelligent firewall, IDS, anti-virus software and Mod Security will keep your website safe from attack. You can also use our installer software to keep your installed applications automatically updated. Read more about data security.

OS

Hostingpalvelu.fi offering Linux-based hosting services is great news! Linux is a widely used operating system for web hosting due to its robustness, security features, and the vast array of open-source software available for server management and customization.

Support

Customer service is provided by email, telephone, and live chat. Email customer service is available from 8:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. and telephone support is staffed from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. I reached out to sales support via email and received a reply within a couple hours.

Conclusion

HostingPalvelu is a Finnish hosting provider specializing in cloud hosting, both in normal website and optimized WordPress plans. The pricing is competitive considering that SSD and SSL are included and the WordPress plans include LiteSpeed Cache as well. Plans also come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

FAQS:

💢Which Hostingpalvelu plan should I get?
My recommendation is to start with a cheaper plan. You can always upgrade later on. Hostingpalvelu can help you with the migration to a more expensive plan. The increase in visitors many times takes longer than expected and you shouldn’t pay a lot of money until the need arises. Of course, your needs may vary, and you can consult with a hosting expert from Loopia.

❕What factors should I consider when choosing a web hosting provider?
When selecting a web hosting provider, consider factors such as reliability, uptime guarantee, server performance, available resources, scalability, customer support, pricing, and additional features like SSL certificates, website builders, and one-click installations.

✅Is the Hostingpalvelu fast?
Although comparably fast, for advanced users Hostingpalvelu is a perfect destination. However, if you’re looking for necessary decoration, easy to use web hosting service, then Hostingpalvelu might just be the right service for you!