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Hoststar

Hoststar

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Hoststar is listed in the Wptr verified hosting list. It is ranked #429 in the Global Hosting Companies list and #8 in the ch rankings. You can find detailed information about Hoststar on this page.

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Global
#429
ch
#8
WPTR Score™
1612ms
Grade A+
2/24/2026
1MB Load
205ms
TTFB
1120ms
Quick Facts
Verified technical data.
Founded
1996
Last Tested
2/24/2026
Server
HostStar
Location
ch
Features
HTTPS
Hoststar

Hoststar

Est. 1996
Target Audience
Budget Users, Beginners
Location
Fraubrunnen, Switzerland
Status
Verified

Quality & Security Audit

Technical Analysis
HSTS (Strict Security)
Brotli Compression
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Protocol
Result
1/3 Passed
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.

Latency
Server Analysis
1120ms
Total Response Time

The total time taken for the server to send the first byte. Lower values mean a faster website.

45ms

DNS Lookup

Time to resolve domain name to IP address.

149ms

TCP Connection

Time to establish initial connection.

57ms

SSL Handshake

Time to negotiate secure encryption.

869ms

Server Processing

Time for server to process and respond.

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 Lab methodology, Hoststar achieved a Real-Load Score of 1612ms (TTFB: 1120ms), placing it at #429 in our global hosting rankings.

Recent Benchmarks

DateServerTTFBScore
January 10, 2026HostStar
2163ms
2787
January 10, 2026HostStar
2133ms
2615
January 10, 2026HostStar
1990ms
2475
January 11, 2026HostStar
1972ms
2459
January 11, 2026HostStar
2233ms
2730
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