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For one website or project
Best for 1 website
100 GB storage
25 databases (1 GB SSD)
25 email accounts
Free domain Included free domain extensions: .com, .biz, .org, .me, .online, .net, .ca, .info.Close
Initial performance level 1 At level 1 you have a 512 MB PHP memory limit and up to 2.5 GB RAM, so your site can handle around 100 visitors per minute. Upgrade your performance level at any time up to level 5.Close
Pro
For larger web projects
Best for up to 5 websites
250 GB storage
100 databases (1 GB SSD)
100 email accounts
Free domain Included free domain extensions: .com, .biz, .org, .me, .online, .net, .ca, .info.Close
Initial performance level 2 At level 2 you have a 640 MB PHP memory limit and up to 6 GB RAM, so your site can handle around 200 visitors per minute. Upgrade your performance level at any time up to level 5.Close
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For multiple large web projects
Best for up to 50 websites
500 GB storage
500 databases (1 GB SSD)
500 email accounts
Free domain Included free domain extensions: .com, .biz, .org, .me, .online, .net, .ca, .info.Close
Initial performance level 3 At level 3 you have a 640 MB PHP memory limit and up to 9 GB RAM, so your site can handle around 300 visitors per minute. Upgrade your performance level at any time up to level 5.Close
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