Best Hosting Providers in France
Performance comparison of 63 hosting providers based in France.
France Hosting Rankings
| # | Company | Score | 1MB | TTFB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 485 | 105 ms | 233 ms | |
| 2 | 525 | 118 ms | 242 ms | |
| 3 | 529 | 145 ms | 181 ms | |
| 4 | 643 | 126 ms | 341 ms | |
| 5 | 774 | 105 ms | 522 ms | |
| 6 | 783 | 101 ms | 541 ms | |
| 7 | 792 | 113 ms | 521 ms | |
| 8 | 798 | 111 ms | 532 ms | |
| 9 | 840 | 180 ms | 408 ms | |
| 10 | 866 | 168 ms | 463 ms | |
| 11 | 870 | 107 ms | 613 ms | |
| 12 | 898 | 103 ms | 651 ms | |
| 13 | 920 | 245 ms | 332 ms | |
| 14 | 921 | 97 ms | 688 ms | |
| 15 | 943 | 235 ms | 379 ms | |
| 16 | 948 | 128 ms | 641 ms | |
| 17 | 964 | 228 ms | 417 ms | |
| 18 | 974 | 269 ms | 328 ms | |
| 19 | 979 | 249 ms | 381 ms | |
| 20 | 1003 | 197 ms | 530 ms | |
| 21 | 1017 | 368 ms | 134 ms | |
| 22 | 1066 | 391 ms | 128 ms | |
| 23 | 1120 | 308 ms | 381 ms | |
| 24 | 1178 | 277 ms | 513 ms | |
| 25 | 1191 | 206 ms | 697 ms | |
| 26 | 1200 | 282 ms | 523 ms | |
| 27 | 1219 | 131 ms | 905 ms | |
| 28 | 1225 | 355 ms | 373 ms | |
| 29 | 1239 | 396 ms | 289 ms | |
| 30 | 1258 | 405 ms | 286 ms | |
| 31 | 1266 | 407 ms | 289 ms | |
| 32 | 1345 | 439 ms | 291 ms | |
| 33 | 1359 | 231 ms | 805 ms | |
| 34 | 1362 | 423 ms | 347 ms | |
| 35 | 1381 | 320 ms | 613 ms | |
| 36 | 1474 | 370 ms | 586 ms | |
| 37 | 1509 | 527 ms | 244 ms | |
| 38 | 1535 | 178 ms | 1108 ms | |
| 39 | 1581 | 521 ms | 331 ms | |
| 40 | 1612 | 268 ms | 969 ms | |
| 41 | 1640 | 459 ms | 538 ms | |
| 42 | 1646 | 444 ms | 580 ms | |
| 43 | 1793 | 560 ms | 449 ms | |
| 44 | 1842 | 139 ms | 1508 ms | |
| 45 | 1967 | 261 ms | 1341 ms | |
| 46 | 2102 | 208 ms | 1603 ms | |
| 47 | 2216 | 494 ms | 1030 ms | |
| 48 | 2355 | 591 ms | 937 ms | |
| 49 | 2371 | 565 ms | 1015 ms | |
| 50 | 2552 | 501 ms | 1350 ms | |
| 51 | 2602 | 481 ms | 1448 ms | |
| 52 | 2993 | 444 ms | 1927 ms | |
| 53 | 3446 | 1324 ms | 268 ms | |
| 54 | 3649 | 169 ms | 3243 ms | |
| 55 | 3655 | 484 ms | 2493 ms | |
| 56 | 3686 | 166 ms | 3288 ms | |
| 57 | 4020 | 513 ms | 2789 ms | |
| 58 | 5501 | 1561 ms | 1755 ms | |
| 59 | 5723 | 1828 ms | 1336 ms | |
| 60 | 9349 | 3489 ms | 975 ms | |
| 61 | 9999+ | 4860 ms | 366 ms | |
| 62 | 9999+ | 4825 ms | 510 ms | |
| 63 | 9999+ | N/A | 0 ms |
French Hosting: European Digital Sovereignty
France distinguishes itself in the global hosting market through a philosophy of rigorous "Digital Sovereignty." Led by giants like OVHcloud, the French market focuses on independence from non-European tech ecosystems. For organizations prioritizing data immunity from US regulations (like the Cloud Act), France is the primary fortress.
Nuclear-Powered Efficiency
France’s unique energy mix, heavily reliant on nuclear power, provides data centers with stable, low-carbon, and relatively low-cost electricity. This structural advantage often translates into highly competitive pricing for dedicated servers and bare-metal infrastructure without the volatility of fossil-fuel markets.
The CNIL Standard
The Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) is arguably the world’s most influential privacy regulator. Hosting in France means operating under the watchful eye of the institution that practically invented modern data privacy enforcement. It sends a powerful signal of trust to your users.
Connectivity Beyond Europe
Marseille has emerged as a critical interconnection hub for subsea cables connecting Europe to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. French hosting offers a unique latency advantage for francophone Africa and Mediterranean markets, serving as a bridge between continents.