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TransIP is a Netherlands-based company that’s been in business since 2003. Their list of features is solid for single domain website hosting, complete with robust storage, database support, and unlimited bandwidth. However, if you need anything more, look elsewhere.
Features and Ease of Use
TransIP offers Linux-based shared hosting services on self-developed servers to ensure maximum uptime. All plans come with the following features.
- 10GB or more storage
- Unlimited bandwidth
- MySQL database support
- At least five email addresses
There are a couple of nice value-added features with TransIP that include support for the latest version of PHP and free SSL certificates. Many hosts charge extra for SSL certificates. Also, you get daily backups with up to 10 days of restored data accessible.
TransIP is not recommended for most beginners as they do not have an auto-install or a drag and drop builder. You can opt to signup for their WordPress Hosting which has the same features as Standard hosting but has WordPress preloaded.
Otherwise, the cPanel hosting is straightforward, and those that know how to create websites will have little problems using this host.
TransIP offers three levels of hosting, all with the features listed above with only the following differences:
| Web Hosting S | Web Hosting L | Web Hosting XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | 10GB | 50GB | 100GB |
| Databases | 1 | 10 | 100 |
| Email Addresses | 5 | 50 | Unlimited |
Pricing and Support
The biggest caveat to using TransIP is that you only get a single domain with this account, and it’s not a free one. You cannot host any additional websites on your plan, and this has been a major complaint of prospective customers about this service. Also, the pricing for plans changes after a single month. Any promotional offers apply to the first month only.
As I mentioned earlier, they provide WordPress hosting, but their WordPress hosting plans are simply the standard plans with WordPress pre-installed. The prices remain the same. Unless you are exclusively committed to using WordPress, it would be more beneficial to opt for cPanel hosting and manually install WordPress.
Not surprisingly, customer support is also underwhelming. They presently only offer knowledge base support and online ticketing support. You have to have a paid account to speak with customer support. They claim that they respond to all requests within an hour, even on weekends. They would be better suited to offer at least live chat support.
How much does TransIP cost?
TransIP offers plans from $2 to $11. The price depends on which type of hosting plan you choose. You can see the updated pricing table (updated weekly) below.
Which TransIP plan should I get?
My recommendation is to start with a cheaper plan. You can always upgrade later on. TransIP can help you with the migration to a more expensive plan. The increase in visitors many times takes longer than expected and you shouldn’t pay a lot of money until the need arises. Of course, your needs may vary, and you can consult with a hosting expert from TransIP here.
How good is TransIP’s customer support?
TransIP is not ranked as one of our top web hosts. But that can also be a result of TransIP being a small, under the radar, hosting provider. There are advantages to a small hosting company – as a customer, you are more important to them. You can also check out our comparison of the most popular web hosting services here.
