Mirohost.net review

First impression

Mirohost was established in 2001 by the Internet Invest Group and is currently one of Ukraine's most renowned and reliable web hosts. It offers an array of services such as Shared Hosting, VPS Hosting, Cloud Hosting Solutions, Dedicated Servers, and Domain Registrations. The architecture is designed to allow for fast, stable, and scalable hosting and is thus adaptable to projects of any size from small blogs to complex business apps.

Mirohost is popular among Ukrainians who need web hosting services. They operate from Kyiv and have been creating an unblemished record for years. 

Trial Period

They have an eVPS (Elastic Virtual Private Server) Hosting trial for thirty days in order to allow potential clients to test out their virtual server hosting service. Micohost does not have an apparent refund policy for their standard hosting packages, although their support told me that refunding is done from time to time, but situationally.

Billing Cycle

Mirohost billing for their hosting plans is available with some flexibility to allow you to select what suits you. In Shared Hosting, Mirohost keeps it straightforward with quarterly, semi-annual, and annual billing. In case you're going for their VPS or Dedicated Server hosting plans, Mirohost goes all-out by adding an additional monthly billing option in addition to their quarterly, semi-annual, and annual billing.

They now accept Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal payments.

Control Panel

I was pleasantly surprised to find that all hosting plans come equipped with Mirohost's own, custom-built control Panel, simply named the Mirohost Panel. This control panel feels incredibly intuitive and is loaded with features you'd expect from something like cPanel. One can easily manage website files, set up databases, and handle email accounts all from one place. It even has straightforward tools for one-click installs and backup management, which is a huge timesaver. If you’ve used cPanel before, you’ll feel right at home with this Panel.

Limits

Mirohost offers three options for their Shared Hosting plans. The entry-level plan, "Mini," includes 3GB of SSD storage, 100 POP/IMAP email accounts, and 1 MySQL database, which is suitable for personal or small business websites. Next is the "Site" plan, which provides 6GB of SSD storage, unlimited POP/IMAP email accounts, and 5 MySQL databases, making it a solid choice for entry-level sites. Their top-tier plan, "Portal," offers 9GB of SSD storage, unlimited POP/IMAP email accounts, and 10 MySQL databases, though it still may not be ideal for eCommerce needs.

For VPS hosting, Mirohost provides scalable options, starting from the eVPS-1 plan with 1x 1.0 GHz CPU, 0.5GB RAM, and 8GB SSD storage, up to an advanced plan with 8x 2.5 GHz CPUs, 32GB RAM, and a modest 512GB of SSD storage.

All plans (Shared & VPS) come standard with a complimentary SSL certificate by Let's Encrypt.

Website Builder

Regrettably, they don’t don't include a dedicated website builder in any of their plans, however, through their Mirohost control panel, you can install popular content management systems like WordPress or Joomla with just one click. These CMS options are essentially the building blocks of your site and give you all the tools you need to create a professional website without knowing a single line of code. Personally, I find creating websites with CMS systems much easier than using the dedicated website builders some of the providers offer.

Security

Their security features include the basics to keep user data and website security safe. Across all their hosting plans, they have an advanced network firewall and offer two-factor authentication (2FA), which adds an additional level to account security by adding one additional verification step. Automatic virus scan that screens and removes malware found in web files and email attachments is also offered to keep hosted sites free from potential threats, as well as protection from DDoS attacks and free SSL certificates from Let’s Encrypt. Anything else security related is for you to add yourself.

OS

Mirohost uses Debian 12 (Bookworm) as the operating system on their shared and VPS hosting plans. Like with other hosting providers, Debian Linux is known for its stability, hence the reason for its usage with web servers. It’s popular with developers and administrators due to the security policies and reasonable release cycle.

Support

Mirohost provides several support channels to keep customers assisted should they run into problems. Users can reach out via Email or Support Tickets, which are accessible through their custom control panel, the Mirohost Panel. The team also offers phone support, which is available within standard business hours. Their response times are generally quite prompt, Emails and Tickets are typically addressed within a few hours, while phone support aims for immediate assistance. This multi-channel support approach ensures that users have various ways to connect with Mirohost, although Live Chat is notably absent, meaning response times may vary depending on the method used and the time of day.

Conclusion

Mirohost is one of those hosting options that really comes down to what you're looking for. If you’re after reliable, no-frills shared or VPS hosting with solid infrastructure and basic security, they could be a great fit. They offer decent plans for personal blogs, small business websites, or projects where you need stable performance but aren’t dependent on a ton of fancy features. However, if you’re looking for ultra-modern tools like an integrated website builder, or if you’re running a high-traffic eCommerce site needing dedicated support, you may feel a bit limited here. For anyone who needs straightforward, affordable hosting without endless bells and whistles, Mirohost might be right on target.