HostUpon Hosting Plans
HostUpon is a privately-owned hosting provider based in Toronto offering shared hosting, WordPress hosting, VPS, reseller, cloud, and dedicated server plans. Entry-level shared hosting starts at $2.95/month with a free website builder (SitePad), and WordPress plans begin at $4.95/month optimized with auto-updates and caching. The company emphasizes in-house support staffed entirely in their Toronto office with no outsourcing, available via 24/7 live chat, tickets, and phone. All plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee and free website migration. They position themselves around green hosting practices, private ownership, and security-first infrastructure with SSD servers, malware scanning, and custom firewalls.
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- Competitive entry-level pricing starting at $2.95/month
- True in-house support team (no outsourcing), based in Toronto
- Free website migration and free website builder (SitePad) included
- WordPress-optimized plans with auto-updates and LSCache caching
- 30-day money-back guarantee across all shared hosting plans
- SSD servers with real-time malware scanning and custom firewall
What Could Be Better
- No uptime guarantee (SLA) published on homepage
- Plan feature specifications not clearly detailed (storage/bandwidth limits unclear for budget tiers)
- Limited pricing transparency (asterisk on lowest price with unclear conditions)
- Only one phone number provided; unclear if phone support varies by plan tier
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