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At first glance, the specifications of hosting plans appear similar: storage, traffic, databases, email accounts and price. However, the real differences often lie in the less obvious details: processor and memory limits, backup frequency, PHP versions, or what’s included in the price and how much renewal will cost. In this article, we’ll show you how to read and compare the plans, which specifications are sufficient for what, and how to choose from aWh’s range of plans.
What the parameters mean
| Parameter | What does it mean? | What to look out for |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | The location of files, databases and (if included in the plan) emails | The type (NVMe SSD) is more important than the size; 1–5 GB is sufficient for an average website |
| Traffic | How much data does the server send out each month? | ‘Unlimited’ is usually enough, provided the CPU limit isn’t too restrictive |
| CPU (vCPU, %) | How much processor time can the account use? 100% = one core | This determines how many concurrent visitors the site can handle |
| RAM | Memory available at any one time | At least 1–2 GB for WordPress and online shops |
| IO / IOPS | Disk transfer and disk operations per second | This is important for database-intensive websites |
| Active connections (entry processes) | How many requests can run simultaneously? | If it fills up, visitors will get a 508 error |
| PHP memory limit | The maximum memory usage of a PHP process | 256–512 MB for WordPress |
| Databases, domains | How many databases and websites can it accommodate? | You need more additional domains for multiple websites |
| Email accounts, sending limits | Number of mailboxes, emails that can be sent per hour | A separate service is required for newsletters |
| Backup | Frequency, retention and restoration methods | Daily backups with self-service restore |
| SSH, Git | Command-line access, version control | Important for developers |
| SLA | Guaranteed uptime | 99.9% is the usual standard |
The article detailing the resource limits of the hosting plans provides a comprehensive overview of CPU, memory and I/O limits.
Which plan is right for me?
| Website | Typical requirement | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| About page, short blog | 1–2 GB, 1–2 databases, a few email accounts | Starter plan |
| A regularly updated company website and a larger blog | 5–10 GB, daily backups, multiple email accounts | Mid-range plan |
| Small online shop | 10–20 GB, more CPU and RAM, daily backups | Mid-range or premium hosting plan, cPanel or WordPress hosting |
| Multiple websites (agencies, freelancers) | Lots of additional domains, lots of databases | Premium cPanel plan or reseller hosting |
| High-traffic online shop, bespoke application | Guaranteed resources, bespoke software | Dedicated cPanel or VPS |
If you’re unsure, start small: you can upgrade to a larger plan later within the same hosting type.
aWh’s plans all in one place
Prices are annual fees, excluding VAT. You can find detailed information about the plans on the product pages.
Web hosting (KeyHelp)
Simple, affordable hosting with PHP 8.3–8.5 and free SSL. Without SSH or Git.
| Plan | Storage | Domains | Database | Annual fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Free | 1 GB | 1 | 1 | 1 | free (without backup) |
| Web Starter | 5 GB | 2 | 3 | 5 | €6.53 |
| Web Medium | 20 GB | 10 | 15 | 50 | €16.32 |
| Web Extra | 50 GB | 20 | unlimited | unlimited | €29.38 |
| Web Large | 200 GB | 40 | unlimited | unlimited | €97.92 |
cPanel hosting
The most widely used control panel, featuring CloudLinux resource isolation, a choice of PHP versions 5.1–8.5, ImunifyAV+ malware scanning and daily JetBackup backups, as well as unlimited databases and email accounts.
| Plan | Storage | CPU | RAM | Additional domain | SSH, Git | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cP Start | 2 GB | 100% | 1 GB | 2 | – | €19.58 |
| cP Basic | 5 GB | 200% | 2 GB | 10 | – | €26.11 |
| cP Premium | 20 GB | 300% | 3 GB | 50 | ✓ | €65.28 |
| cP Pro | 50 GB | 400% | 4 GB | unlimited | ✓ | €114.24 |
A larger 100 GB plan (cP Pro 100) is also available.
WordPress hosting
WordPress-optimised hosting with WP Toolkit (one-click installation, updates and staging) and daily backups.
| Plan | Storage | CPU | RAM | Additional domain | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP Start | 1 GB | 100% | 2 GB | – | €13.06 |
| WP Basic | 3 GB | 150% | 3 GB | 1 | €19.58 |
| WP Premium | 10 GB | 200% | 3.5 GB | 9 | €32.64 |
| WP Pro | 20 GB | 250% | 4 GB | 19 | €62.02 |
Which one should you choose?
- For a simple website or a small blog, at the lowest possible cost: web hosting.
- If you’re running WordPress and want to manage updates, staging and security with ease: WordPress hosting.
- If you have multiple websites, need an older version of PHP, want to use SSH, Node.js or Python, or would prefer the familiar cPanel: cPanel hosting.
- For static websites (HTML, Hugo, Jekyll): static hosting.
- If you’ve outgrown shared hosting: dedicated cPanel or KVM VPS.
All paid hosting plans come with a 14-day money-back guarantee, and migration is free of charge.
Worth more than the price
When comparing two plans, don’t just look at the price and the gigabytes:
- Renewal price: many providers offer a substantial discount for the first year, but the renewal fee is several times that amount.
- What’s included in the price: backup, SSL, email, malware scanning, migration and support.
- VAT: is the price net or gross?
- Limits: alongside ‘unlimited’ hosting, what are the CPU and memory limits?
- Support: in which languages do they respond, and how quickly?
The full checklist is included in our guide on what to look for before buying hosting, whilst our article on web hosting prices covers pricing details.
Summary
When comparing hosting plans, storage is the least important factor. Check the CPU, memory and I/O limits, backups, PHP versions, the control panel and the renewal price. For a simple website, even the entry-level hosting plan is sufficient; for WordPress, WordPress hosting is the way to go; for multiple websites and developer needs, cPanel hosting is the right choice; and if you outgrow it, you can switch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which plan is best for a new WordPress site?
Choose either WP Start or WP Basic, or if you’re running several websites, cP Basic or cP Premium. If you’re unsure, start small and upgrade if you need more.
What is the difference between web hosting and cPanel hosting?
Web hosting is simpler and more affordable, featuring the KeyHelp control panel and the latest PHP versions. cPanel hosting offers the most widely used control panel, with additional features (older PHP versions, Node.js, Python and SSH in the larger plans), CloudLinux isolation and self-service backup and restore.
What does 100% CPU mean?
The performance of a single processor core. 200% corresponds to two cores, meaning the account can utilise the performance of two cores simultaneously.
Can I upgrade to a larger plan later?
Yes, you can upgrade to a larger plan within the same hosting type; if you outgrow shared hosting, you can move to a VPS or a dedicated cPanel server.
Is VAT included in the prices?
No, aWh’s prices are exclusive of VAT.