Best Hosting Providers in France
Performance comparison of 64 hosting providers based in France.
France Hosting Rankings
| # | Company | Score | 1MB | TTFB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313 | 105 ms | 171 ms | |
| 2 | 320 | 116 ms | 254 ms | |
| 3 | 519 | 126 ms | 494 ms | |
| 4 | 566 | 210 ms | 96 ms | |
| 5 | 574 | 152 ms | 702 ms | |
| 6 | 592 | 223 ms | 257 ms | |
| 7 | 645 | 144 ms | 303 ms | |
| 8 | 680 | 117 ms | 515 ms | |
| 9 | 792 | 181 ms | 185 ms | |
| 10 | 838 | 176 ms | 472 ms | |
| 11 | 893 | 190 ms | 258 ms | |
| 12 | 948 | 105 ms | 394 ms | |
| 13 | 951 | 114 ms | 515 ms | |
| 14 | 952 | 253 ms | 155 ms | |
| 15 | 977 | 239 ms | 193 ms | |
| 16 | 1010 | 229 ms | 173 ms | |
| 17 | 1029 | 235 ms | 202 ms | |
| 18 | 1039 | 163 ms | 413 ms | |
| 19 | 1055 | 195 ms | 154 ms | |
| 20 | 1068 | 122 ms | 185 ms | |
| 21 | 1095 | 222 ms | 247 ms | |
| 22 | 1102 | 269 ms | 229 ms | |
| 23 | 1107 | 281 ms | 247 ms | |
| 24 | 1110 | 264 ms | 218 ms | |
| 25 | 1198 | 150 ms | 225 ms | |
| 26 | 1223 | 408 ms | 192 ms | |
| 27 | 1230 | 273 ms | 376 ms | |
| 28 | 1301 | 326 ms | 208 ms | |
| 29 | 1320 | 344 ms | 244 ms | |
| 30 | 1428 | 395 ms | 184 ms | |
| 31 | 1455 | 504 ms | 370 ms | |
| 32 | 1556 | 555 ms | 216 ms | |
| 33 | 1569 | 591 ms | 618 ms | |
| 34 | 1611 | 376 ms | 301 ms | |
| 35 | 1613 | 499 ms | 988 ms | |
| 36 | 1625 | 460 ms | 239 ms | |
| 37 | 1651 | 541 ms | 157 ms | |
| 38 | 1669 | 446 ms | 245 ms | |
| 39 | 1757 | 112 ms | 730 ms | |
| 40 | 1831 | 361 ms | 1172 ms | |
| 41 | 1884 | 499 ms | 914 ms | |
| 42 | 1925 | 127 ms | 2029 ms | |
| 43 | 2071 | 623 ms | 348 ms | |
| 44 | 2081 | 635 ms | 196 ms | |
| 45 | 2192 | 111 ms | 2539 ms | |
| 46 | 2254 | 767 ms | 254 ms | |
| 47 | 2341 | 807 ms | 330 ms | |
| 48 | 2453 | 993 ms | 53 ms | |
| 49 | 2482 | 660 ms | 1019 ms | |
| 50 | 2559 | 592 ms | 243 ms | |
| 51 | 2579 | 153 ms | 92 ms | |
| 52 | 2581 | 1042 ms | 59 ms | |
| 53 | 2731 | 390 ms | 844 ms | |
| 54 | 2952 | 819 ms | 643 ms | |
| 55 | 3002 | 750 ms | 1098 ms | |
| 56 | 3392 | 467 ms | 199 ms | |
| 57 | 3685 | 1333 ms | 417 ms | |
| 58 | 4374 | 746 ms | 160 ms | |
| 59 | 4430 | 1759 ms | 155 ms | |
| 60 | 4465 | 175 ms | 3078 ms | |
| 61 | 9999+ | 3903 ms | 1199 ms | |
| 62 | 9999+ | 4456 ms | 777 ms | |
| 63 | 9999+ | 5460 ms | 367 ms | |
| 64 | 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.