Two old-timers, two philosophies
Jino and Spaceweb (sweb.ru) belong to that rare breed of providers that survived three generations of webmasters. Both appeared in the early 2000s, both started with cheap shared hosting, both still keep a loyal audience. But over twenty years their paths diverged, and today they are two different products under a shared “budget Runet hosting” label.
Roots and infrastructure
Jino grew as “hosting for insiders”: minimal price, simple panel, no frills. For years the company held one of the lowest entry points on the market, and that shaped its DNA — no luxury, just working hosting for honest money.
Spaceweb is a Saint Petersburg provider that developed a bit wider: beyond shared hosting, it early on added VPS and dedicated servers, and its infrastructure grew along with its clients. As a result, Spaceweb today feels like a more “grown-up” product with a lineup for every stage of a project.
Plans: where each wins
On shared hosting the prices are comparable — both start around a hundred rubles a month. The difference is in the details:
- Jino more often wins at the minimum: if you need one site and a domain for the least money, its entry plan is hard to beat.
- Spaceweb wins on mid-tier plans: more disk, more sites, more often bonuses like a free domain and free backups.
On VPS the picture is similar: Jino keeps a couple of simple lines, Spaceweb offers more configurations and flexibility.
Panel and usability
Here’s the most visible split. Jino uses its own panel — ascetic and fast. Experienced webmasters love it: nothing extra, everything at hand. A beginner may miss the guidance.
Spaceweb’s panel is friendlier, closer to what you expect from modern hosting: clear setup wizards, an auto-installer, visual sections. For someone uploading a site for the first time, it’s more comfortable.
Support and stability
Both providers are known for sensible support — a common trait of the old school, where clients aren’t left alone with a ticket. Jino answers fast and to the point, Spaceweb too, plus it historically has a strong knowledge base.
On uptime, both hold up well. Rare incidents happen everywhere, but there are no systematic critical problems behind these brands.
Who should pick what
- Jino — for an experienced webmaster who wants cheap, predictable hosting without the wrapper. Minimum price, maximum simplicity.
- Spaceweb — for those who want a bit more comfort and a “grow-with-you” lineup: from shared to VPS and dedicated servers, with a friendly panel.
Conclusion
This isn’t “good vs bad” — it’s a choice of style. Jino is minimalism and price, Spaceweb is comfort and growth. If the project is small and you know what you’re doing, take Jino. If you want hosting to guide you and grow with you, take Spaceweb.