Web Hosting and Domain Registrars
Services that don’t triple your renewal price or hide basic privacy behind paywalls.
Cloudflare Pages & DNS
Top Pick for Static SitesGlobal edge deployment with at-cost domain registration and zero egress fees.
What this site runs on. Static hosting on a large global network, free for personal projects, and domains sold at what the registry charges rather than at a markup.
Free tier. Domains at registry cost, around $10/yr for .com
Pros
- Instant deployment from Git repositories
- Free SSL certificates and DDoS protection included
- Domains sold at wholesale registry cost with free WHOIS privacy
Cons
- Dashboard has deep enterprise features that can intimidate beginners
- Requires custom edge workers for server-side dynamic code
Best for: Developers, static websites, and anyone who hates renewal markup.
Porkbun Domains
Best RegistrarStraightforward, humorous domain registrar with low honest pricing.
Refreshingly simple, includes free privacy and URL forwarding without attempting to upsell 14 useless add-ons during checkout.
Around $11/yr for .com, privacy included
Pros
- Zero sneaky checkout checkboxes
- Free WHOIS privacy and SSL on all domains
- Clean, no-nonsense DNS management
Cons
- Playful pig-themed branding is not for everyone
Best for: Buying and managing domain names without headaches.
Hetzner Cloud
High-performance dedicated and virtual European cloud servers.
Considerably more CPU and RAM per dollar than the big three clouds, provided you are willing to run the server yourself. Compare the current specs against an equivalent instance before you commit.
From about €4.50/month (roughly $5/mo)
Pros
- Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
- Hourly billing with transparent predictable rates
- Fast modern AMD and ARM processors
Cons
- Requires self-managed Linux server administration skills
- Strict fraud verification on new signups
Best for: Developers who want real server power without AWS price shock.