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How large is the German hosting market?
According to recent studies, the German web hosting market this year is expected to generate a revenue of around €9.93 billion. Forecasts indicate the market will see strong growth in the coming years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.55%. This growth would result in an estimated market volume of €17.70 billion by 2029, underlining the growing importance of digital infrastructure and the increasing demand for hosting services in Germany.
For context: the global web hosting market is expected, according to studies, to reach a revenue volume of around €175.70 billion this year. This growth reflects increasing digitalisation and rising demand for reliable hosting services, driven by the expansion of cloud infrastructures and the growing need for scalable solutions. Germany contributes an estimated €9.93 billion to this total. This corresponds to approximately 5.6% of global revenue, underlining Germany's strong position within Europe. The economic factors currently influencing the industry are covered in our Survey on price and cost developments in the hosting market 2026.
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Our editorially maintained overview of the largest web hosting providers in Germany shows which brands and corporate groups are particularly visible in the German market. The ranking is based on our own research and several external sources.
Anyone who wants to compare individual providers and corporate groups based on current market shares can find all data, sources and the methodology in our Statistics on hosting providers in Germany.
Who are the leading providers in the German hosting market and which brands are behind them?
The German hosting market is characterised by a large number of established providers competing for customers' favour. The following sections show which key players shape the market and which brands stand behind the big names.
United Internet AG
One of the largest providers in the German hosting market is United Internet AG, which is represented by several strong brands. These include IONOS, STRATO, InternetX, United-Domains and World4You, the latter specifically serving the Austrian market.
GoDaddy, Inc.
Another significant player in the German hosting market is the internationally active GoDaddy, Inc.. The company is present in Germany primarily with the brands DomainFactory and Host Europe and is one of the world’s leading providers of hosting and domain services.
1blu AG
Another important actor in the German hosting market is 1blu AG, which operates a wide variety of brands. These include 1blu.de, evanzo.de, Greatnet.de, the NetService24 GmbH with the brands paxango and domain24, as well as pro.Vider.de. These brands cover different target groups and hosting needs, making 1blu AG a versatile provider in Germany. During 2025, manitu was also included in the 1blue portfolio as part of an acquisition.
ANEXIA Internetdienstleistungs GmbH
ANEXIA Internetdienstleistungs GmbH is also among the important players in the German hosting market. With the brands anexia.com and netcup.com, the company offers high-performance hosting solutions and has made a name for itself particularly among technically proficient users and businesses. Anexia combines innovative technologies with a broad range of hosting services.
webgo
The Hamburg-based webgo GmbH is one of the established independent hosting providers in Germany and offers web hosting, domains, virtual and dedicated servers, as well as website builders. In July 2026 the provider linevast, which specialises in Business Hosting and Managed Servers, became part of the webgo group. The linevast brand and its existing products, support structures and contacts will remain in place. Through the merger, webgo primarily expands its capabilities in business and Managed hosting.
group.one
The merger of the Swedish group.ONE and the German dogado group that formed group.one has made it one of the key players in the European and German hosting market, bringing together a wide range of brands under its umbrella organisation that address different target audiences and needs.
The group.one has, over the years, acquired numerous providers and successfully continued them as independent brands. These include, among others, one.com, dogado.de, alfahosting.de, checkdomain.de, websitebutler.de, KAMP Netzwerkdienste GmbH and Profihost GmbH. Each of these brands remains specialised on its target audience and specific offerings, giving group.one a broad portfolio – from classic hosting services to specialised Managed solutions and services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By maintaining the independent identity of the brands, the group combines local expertise with the strength of an international network.
In addition, group.one has in the past been able to acquire numerous smaller providers and integrate them into its current corporate structure. Acquired brands include, among others, Hostloco and IT-BOX (both 2014), PS-Webhosting.de and Space² (both 2015), as well as Your Personal Hoster GmbH (YoPeHo) in the same year. Further acquisitions include media:Webline AG (Tophoster.de) and Candan the web company (both 2016), followed by BUSYMOUSE Business Systems GmbH, Speicherhosting GmbH and Hosting-Agency up to 2017. Providers such as WebControl GmbH and Hostingparadise GmbH (2018), AIXPRO and NetGrow GmbH (2019) as well as Campusspeicher.de and Robhost GmbH (2021) were also incorporated into the corporate structure. This targeted consolidation enables group.one to strengthen its market position and offer a broad spectrum of hosting solutions while preserving the expertise of the acquired providers.
Under easyname GmbH, group.one brings together several established Austrian hosting brands, including Emerion WebHosting GmbH, Sprit.org, Webspace.at and domainname.at. These providers primarily serve the Austrian market with reliable hosting solutions and a strong regional focus to best support local customers.
Under METANET AG, group.one unites renowned Swiss hosting providers such as Xelon AG and webstyle GmbH. These brands offer hosting and cloud solutions specifically tailored to the needs of the Swiss market and stand for high quality, reliability and local expertise.
group.one also strengthens its international presence through strategic partnerships and acquisitions of established providers in various markets. These include hostnet.nl in the Netherlands, webhosting-c4.cz in the Czech Republic, as well as webglobe.com, which is particularly active in the Czech and Slovak markets. These expansions underscore group.one's focus on broad European market coverage.
Other relevant standalone brands
In addition to the large providers that bring multiple brands under their umbrella, there are also numerous independent companies operating under their own brand in the German hosting market.
Among the major players focusing on their own infrastructure and targeting business customers are Hetzner Online GmbH and OVH Groupe SA with its brand OVHcloud. Both providers are characterised by high-performance data centres, scalable cloud solutions and dedicated servers tailored to the needs of businesses and developers.
In addition to the large providers, there are many smaller German players specialising in the needs of SMEs and private customers. These include Neue Medien Münnich GmbH with the brand ALL-INKL.COM, known for reliable support and straightforward hosting solutions, as well as Mittwald CM Service GmbH & Co. KG, which focuses on bespoke hosting services for agencies and companies. Also part of this specialised group are Contabo GmbH, recognised for affordable server offerings, and goneo Internet GmbH, which provides hosting packages for beginners and smaller businesses.
Besides the providers and brands mentioned here, there are of course numerous smaller, independent web hosts active in the German market, often standing out with customised solutions and personal service.
The web hosting market in Germany in 2026 shows a clear split between large, internationally operating providers with multiple brands and smaller, specialised players that specifically target SMEs and private customers. While global actors dominate through acquisitions and the expansion of their own infrastructure, smaller providers stand out with personalised service and regional proximity. This diverse offering reflects the growing importance of digital solutions and the varied needs of the German customer landscape.
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June 2025: Article and graphic updated following the acquisition of manitu by 1blu.
October 2026: Article and graphic updated following the acquisition of linevast by webgo.
Our article is based on our own experience and research, as well as information from external sources.
Sources & further reading on the topic:
https://de.statista.com/outlook/tmo/it-services/it-outsourcing/web-hosting/deutschland
https://de.statista.com/outlook/tmo/it-services/it-outsourcing/web-hosting/weltweit
