Hostland in a nutshell
Hostland is one of the oldest hosting providers on the Russian internet, operating since 2001. Its main selling point is an extremely low entry barrier: shared hosting starts at around 99 ₽ per month, and annual plans often include a free domain. For a personal blog, a business card site, or a landing page, that’s more than enough. Official website: hostland.ru.
Plans: what you actually get
The shared lineup is simple — the more you pay, the more sites and disk space you get:
- Entry plan (~99–150 ₽/mo): 1 site, 3–5 GB SSD, MySQL databases, free SSL
- Mid-tier (~250–350 ₽/mo): up to 10 sites, 15–20 GB, free domain
- VPS (from ~400 ₽/mo): KVM, SSD/NVMe, root access, optional ISPmanager panel
Support responds via tickets and chat, with an average reaction time of 15–30 minutes — normal for this tier of shared hosting.
Practical pros and limits
The good stuff: one-click free Let’s Encrypt SSL, a CMS auto-installer (WordPress, Bitrix, Joomla), and daily backups on mid-tier plans. The interface and support are fully in Russian — no surprises.
What to know: the cheapest plans have tight limits on processes and memory, so a heavy WordPress plugin can hit the ceiling. High-load projects won’t fit shared hosting — go VPS instead.
Affiliate program
Hostland runs a referral program: you earn a percentage of the payments made by referred customers. It suits bloggers, freelancers, and anyone building sites for clients — you can cover your own hosting bill or build steady passive income. Check current rates at signup, as they change from time to time.
Verdict
Good for: beginners who need cheap, predictable hosting for 1–5 small sites without wanting to learn server administration.
Not for: high-traffic projects, heavy CRM systems, or custom environments — look at VPS or cloud there.
Hostland is a solid budget option with a clean panel and adequate support. Good value for the money.