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Hoststar

Hoststar

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Analyze the raw performance data, server response times, and technology stack of Hoststar.

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Global
#653
ch
#9
WPTR Score™
2475ms
Grade A+
1/10/2026
1MB Load
202ms
TTFB
1990ms
Quick Facts
Verified technical data.
Founded
1996
Last Tested
1/10/2026
Server
HostStar
Location
ch
Features
HTTPS
Hoststar

Hoststar

Est. 1996
Target
Budget Users, Beginners
HQ
Fraubrunnen, Switzerland
WPTR Verified Provider

Quality & Security Audit

HSTS (Strict Security)
Brotli Compression
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Protocol
Overview

What is Hoststar?

Hoststar made its name by disrupting the Swiss market with aggressive pricing and all-inclusive packages.

They are one of the most affordable options in a typically expensive country. Hoststar makes hosting accessible with a wide array of one-click installers and a user-friendly proprietary panel. They are popular among clubs, associations, and personal users looking for Swiss quality on a budget.

Advantages

Cheapest in CH
Feature rich
Easy to migrate
Good value

Disadvantages

Upsell driven
Performance limits
Performance History

Performance Trends

TTFB Trend

Score Trend

Our Verdict

Based on our independent testing using the WPTR methodology, Hoststar achieved a Real-Load Score of 2475ms (TTFB: 1990ms), placing it at #653 in our global hosting rankings.

Recent Benchmarks

DateServerTTFBScore
January 10, 2026-
2163ms
2787
January 10, 2026-
2133ms
2615
January 10, 2026-
1990ms
2475
Capabilities

Key Features

Budget Pricing
All-in-One
Proprietary Panel
Austrian/Swiss Focus
Easy Install
Next Steps

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