eCommerce Hosting Experts
Launch, manage, and grow your online store with eCommerce hosting that is fast, secure, and easy to use. From product catalogs and payments to inventory and customer data, our eCommerce apps give you everything you need to start selling online with HostPapa.
Build a store that grows with your business on hosting designed for eCommerce success.
Plans as low as $2.95 per month2
eCommerce Hosting Plans
Choose a hosting plan based on the size and stage of your online store, then install your favorite eCommerce app in a few clicks.
If for any reason you’re not satisfied with our services, you can cancel at any time in the first 30 days of signup to receive a full refund for the service.
Domain fees are non-refundable.
High-Performance eCommerce Hosting Solutions
What Is eCommerce Hosting?
eCommerce hosting is a type of web hosting service designed to store and run online shops, handling everything from your product pages and images to customer accounts and orders. Unlike regular hosting, it includes features tailored to selling online, such as shopping cart software, payment gateways, SSL certificates, and advanced security.
In simple terms, it’s the infrastructure that keeps your store live 24/7 so customers can browse, add items to their cart, and check out safely from any device.
Why eCommerce‑Specific Hosting Matters
Using eCommerce‑optimized hosting directly affects conversion rates, customer trust, and long‑term scalability. Slow pages, checkout errors, or security warnings can quickly cause shoppers to abandon carts and damage your brand.
By choosing hosting built for online retail, you get a foundation that supports secure payments, fast browsing, and consistent uptime—so you can focus on merchandising, marketing, and customer experience instead of worrying whether your store will stay online during your next big promotion.
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eCommerce Hosting Apps
These powerful eCommerce platforms provide everything you need to create, manage, and grow your online store quickly on HostPapa. Install your favorite app with one click and connect it to the hosting plan that fits your business.
A powerful open-source shopping cart designed for speed and flexibility, AbanteCart gives online merchants full control with minimal fuss.
An eCommerce CMS focused on seamless integration with existing websites. Add a powerful store without rebuilding your whole site.
An eCommerce solution for fast deployment. Not as well-known but fully featured and capable of running a solid online store.
CubeCart is a user-friendly eCommerce platform that’s great for small to medium-sized businesses ready to sell anything, anywhere.
The modern reboot of CRE Loaded, Loaded Commerce is an advanced shopping cart with enterprise-grade features.
A super popular eCommerce platform that’s fast, flexible, and packed with extensions. It’s your shortcut to launching a feature-rich store.
One of the originals in online shopping carts, osCommerce is a tried-and-true platform with a massive community and tons of add-ons.
A powerful and beautifully designed eCommerce platform with all the bells and whistles with a huge community to support it.
A modern take on osCommerce with a sleek admin panel and built-in SEO tools. TomatoCart is a lightweight eCommerce solution with style.
The open-source eCommerce powerhouse built on WordPress. Easy to launch, endlessly customizable, and ready to scale with your business.
Create your own classifieds marketplace with modern features and slick templates. Think Craigslist, but under your brand.
A tried-and-true eCommerce platform built on PHP. Zen Cart gives you everything you need to run a flexible online store without extra costs.
All Our Plans Include…
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Reliable NVMe Storage
Backed with top-of-the-line NVMe, your website will load faster than ever.
Professional Email
Get a custom email address with your domain name to impress your prospects and customers.
400+ Free Apps
Ready, set, install! Our Softaculous installer offers over 400+ easy-to-install apps like WordPress that you can add with one click.
Latest Tech Included
Our web servers have all the latest tech on board, from PHP to MySQL, so you can enjoy a reliable and fast website.
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99.9% Uptime Guarantee
From a simple blog to a thriving eCommerce store, you can rely on us for virtually uninterrupted website performance.
24/7 Support
HostPapa is known for its prompt and helpful customer service. We’re always there when you need us!
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Tools to easily control, schedule, and monetize ads across your website, perfect for boosting revenue without the hassle.
Track visitor behavior, site traffic, and performance in real time. Get the insights you need to grow smarter.
Share your voice with the world. Blog platforms make publishing content fast, easy, and beautiful.
Build and manage websites easily with no coding required. From simple pages to full-featured portals, CMS tools power it all.
Offer fast, organized help with ticket systems, live chat, and knowledge bases. Keep your users happy and loyal.
Offer fast, organized help with ticket systems, live chat, and knowledge bases. Keep your users happy and loyal.
From physical goods to digital downloads, sell anything online with a platforms designed to power your entire store.
Create, manage, and deliver online learning. Perfect for schools, training centers, and anyone sharing knowledge.
Build thriving communities with discussion boards that are simple to use and rich in features.
Show off your photos or media in sleek, responsive galleries. Great for artists, photographers, and portfolios.
Tools to organize your team, projects, time, or finances. Stay on top of everything in one place.
Launch your own social platform with profiles, feeds, messaging, and more. Easily build your community with your rules.
Self-hosted tools and apps that add powerful features to your site, from productivity boosters to custom utilities built to fit your workflow.
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Compare Our Web Hosting Plans
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Number of supported websites
Email addresses
Inbox storage
Website staging
Softaculous script installer
CMS scripts 1-click setup (WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal etc.)
Free domain registration or transfer1
1
25GB
2
1GB
5
100GB
10
1GB
Unlimited
200GB
40
2GB
Unlimited
Unmetered
Unlimited
2GB
Number of pages
No-code, easy wizard-driven setup
Site backups
Multilingual sites
Build from any device
Responsive, mobile-ready sites
SEO optimization tools
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
Email addresses
Email forwarding accounts
Email autoresponders
IMAP/IMAP-SSL connections
POP3/POP3-SSL connections
SMTP/SMTP-SSL connections
Email aliases
Email virus scanning
SpamAssassin spam protection
Outgoing filtering
Webmail
Business-grade email available
Individual mailbox storage
Overall mailbox storage
Email sends per hour
Email attachment size
2
2
Unlimited
25
1GB
2GB
200
20MB
10
10
Unlimited
25
1GB
5GB
200
20MB
40
40
Unlimited
25
2GB
10GB
300
20MB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
25
2GB
20GB
600
20MB
Daily malware scan
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Protected pages
Manual vulnerability scan
Secure website trust seal
Automated malware detection
Real-time notifications and alerts
Malware removal assistance
Website performance acceleration
Improved page load speed
Dynamic website acceleration
Asset preloading
Anycast DNS
Speed 10/40/100GBPS
Layer 7 DDoS protection
Layer 3, 4, 5, 6 DDoS protection
Instant purge
One-time
One-time
One-time
Server firewall, monitoring, and intrusion detection
DDoS attack prevention and responses
Multi-factor biometric access data centre
Redundant network carriers
Network monitoring
Brute force detection
CloudLinux O/S protection
Imunify360
ModSecurity
Standard SSL
Domain privacy protection
Premium SSL
Automated website backup
5GB
5GB
10GB
Server resources
Entry points
CPU cores
MySQL usage
PHP 5.6, 7.0, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.0, 8.1 (choose your version)
Memory
I/O Usage
Inodes
Minimum cron job interval
Database size
Table size
Hosted domains
Subdomains
Unlimited add-on domains
Unlimited parked domains
Server resources
- Entry points: 10
- CPU cores: 1 core
- MySQL usage: 1 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 150,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 500MB
- Table size: 250MB
10
1 Core
1 Core MySQL
1,024MB
2,048 KB/s
150,000
30 Minutes
500MB
250MB
1
20
Server resources
- Entry points: 20
- CPU cores: 2 core
- MySQL usage: 2 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 300,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 1000MB
- Table size: 500MB
20
2 Core
2 Core MySQL
1,024MB
3,072 KB/s
300,000
30 Minutes
1GB
500MB
5
100
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
40
4 Core
4 Core MySQL
1,024MB
4,096 KB/s
450,000
20 Minutes
2GB
1GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
80
8 Core
8 Core MySQL
2,048MB
8,192 KB/s
600,000
10 Minutes
4GB
2GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Frequently Asked Questions
All your questions in one place! Whether it’s helping you choose a domain name, walking you through our website builder, or configuring your cloud email system for your business, we’re here to help!
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Which eCommerce platforms can I use with HostPapa?
You can install and run popular eCommerce apps such as WooCommerce, PrestaShop, OpenCart, AbanteCart, CubeCart, osCommerce, Zen Cart, and more through the Softaculous installer. This lets you choose the platform that fits your store without worrying about manual setup.
Which hosting plan should I choose for my online store?
If you are starting a new or small store, the Essentials plan is usually enough to launch and test your idea. As your traffic and product catalog grow, you can upgrade to Growth, Premium, or Elite for more server resources, storage, and advanced security features.
Is my eCommerce site secure with HostPapa?
All plans include at least one SSL certificate to encrypt customer data, along with security tools such as Imunify360 and Protection Power on eligible plans. Higher tier plans add stronger malware protection, web application firewalls, and automated backups for extra peace of mind.
How do I set up an online store with HostPapa?
You choose a hosting plan, register or connect your domain, then log into your HostPapa Dashboard to install your preferred eCommerce app via Softaculous. After that, you can add products, set up payment gateways and shipping, and customize your design before going live.
