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Simple Machines Forum (SMF) Web Hosting Comparison UK

You are looking for the perfect Simple Machines Forum (SMF) hosting for your online project? Here you will find special hosting offers that are ideal for running the Simple Machines Forum (SMF) forum software:

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Diamond
100 GB
Storage Space
1
Domains included
1 Mailbox
10 Databases
For up to 10 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
10 Databases
1 Mailboxes
For up to 10 web projects
Hosting features
1-Klick-WordPress Installation
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
SSL Certificate Included
HTTP2 Ready
Nginx Usable as Proxy
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
Provider features
DDoS protection
365 Tage Support
ISO 27001 certified
Nutzung von Ökostrom
24h Support
View all details
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
SSL Certificate Included
HTTP2 Ready
Nginx Usable as Proxy
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
10 Databases
1 Mailboxes
10 For up to %count% web projects
£5.40* Average price per month £7.20/Month Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £7.20
Offer price (6 months) £3.60
Setup fee Free
Contract term 12 Months
Avg. price/month £5.40
Cost 12 months £64.80
Cost 24 months £151.20
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
* £3.60 /month for 6 months Then only £7,20/month incl. VAT
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Diamond
100% Recommendation
250 GB
Storage Space
2
Domains included
Money-back guarantee
2 Mailboxes
45 Databases
For up to 3 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
45 Databases
2 Mailboxes
For up to 3 web projects
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
IPv6 Address Included
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Provider features
30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie
Money-back guarantee
View all details
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
IPv6 Address Included
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
45 Databases
2 Mailboxes
3 For up to %count% web projects
£5.04* Average price per month £9.60/Month Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £9.60
Offer price (6 months) £0.49
Setup fee Free
Contract term 12 Months
Avg. price/month £5.04
Cost 12 months £60.54
Cost 24 months £175.74
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
* 49p / month for 6 month then £9,60 / month incl. VAT.
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Premium
20 GB
Storage Space
1
Domains included
Phone support
Free trial period
Daily backup
10 Mailboxes
1 Database
For up to 1 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
1 Database
10 Mailboxes
For up to 1 web projects
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Provider features
nic.at Mitglied
365 Tage Support
Phone support
Mailsupport
Inhaber geführtes Unternehmen
Eigene Server
24h Support
Denic member
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Reaktion des Kundensupports unter 2h
Free trial period
30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie
Daily backup
Server in Deutschland
DDoS protection
ICANN member
View all details
0€ Setup
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
1 Database
10 Mailboxes
1 For up to %count% web projects
£2.60* * Average price per month £2.60/Month Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £2.60
Setup fee Free
Contract term 12 Months
Avg. price/month £2.60
Cost 12 months £31.22
Cost 24 months £62.43
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
* The hosting package can be used for 1 domain. The annual domain fee is not included.
The original currency is EUR
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Diamond
93% Recommendation
150 GB
Storage Space
1
Domains included
4.2/5
Very Good 02/2026
Phone support
Free trial period
500 Mailboxes
10 Databases
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
10 Databases
500 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Provider features
Server in Deutschland
DDoS protection
365 Tage Support
Phone support
Mailsupport
Geo Redundantes Hosting
Eigene Server
Denic member
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Reaktion des Kundensupports unter 2h
Free trial period
Server in Österreich
Server in Europa
ISO 9001 certified
ISO 27001 certified
Nutzung von Ökostrom
Eigenes Rechenzentrum
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0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
10 Databases
500 Mailboxes
£2.85 * Average price per month £2.85/Month Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £2.85
Setup fee Free
Contract term 12 Months
Avg. price/month £2.85
Cost 12 months £34.24
Cost 24 months £68.49
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
The original currency is EUR
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Diamond
100% Recommendation
25 GB
Storage Space
1
Domains included
Free website migration service
25 Databases
For up to 25 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
25 Databases
For up to 25 web projects
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
HTTP2 Ready
IPv6 Address Included
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
Provider features
24h Support
Livechat-Support
Mailsupport
Eigene Server
Free website migration service
Server in Europa
365 Tage Support
Inhaber geführtes Unternehmen
Geo Redundantes Hosting
View all details
0€ Setup
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
HTTP2 Ready
IPv6 Address Included
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
25 Databases
25 For up to %count% web projects
£3.12* * Average price per month £11.48/Month Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £11.48
Offer price (12 months) £3.12
Setup fee Free
Contract term 12 Months
Avg. price/month £3.12
Cost 12 months £37.48
Cost 24 months £175.18
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* 3,58€ per month for three years, then 13.19€ per month including taxes.
The original currency is EUR
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Diamond
25 GB
Storage Space
1
Domains included
Phone support
Money-back guarantee
Free website migration service
Daily backup
Managed WordPress Hosting
5 Databases
For up to 5 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
5 Databases
For up to 5 web projects
Hosting features
Kostenloser Website-Umzug
1-Klick-WordPress Installation
WordPress Beschleunigung LiteSpeed
WordPress Autoupdates
WordPress Schwachstellen-Scanner
WordPress Staging-Tool
WordPress Objekt-Cache
Malware-Scanner
WordPress Klonen
SEO-Toolkit
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
IPv6 Address Included
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Provider features
Server in Deutschland
DDoS protection
ISO 9001 certified
ISO 27001 certified
365 Tage Support
Phone support
Mailsupport
Inhaber geführtes Unternehmen
Eigene Server
24h Support
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Reaktion des Kundensupports unter 2h
Money-back guarantee
Free website migration service
Daily backup
Nutzung von Ökostrom
Managed WordPress Hosting
30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie
Geo Redundantes Hosting
Server in Europa
View all details
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
IPv6 Address Included
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
5 Databases
5 For up to %count% web projects
£3.62 * Average price per month £3.62/Month Contract term: 1 Month
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £3.62
Setup fee Free
Contract term 1 Month
Avg. price/month £3.62
Cost 12 months £43.43
Cost 24 months £86.86
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
The original currency is EUR
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Diamond
25 GB
Storage Space
1
Domains included
Phone support
Money-back guarantee
Free website migration service
Daily backup
Managed WordPress Hosting
5 Databases
For up to 5 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
5 Databases
For up to 5 web projects
Hosting features
Kostenloser Website-Umzug
1-Klick-WordPress Installation
WordPress Beschleunigung LiteSpeed
WordPress Autoupdates
WordPress Schwachstellen-Scanner
WordPress Staging-Tool
WordPress Objekt-Cache
Malware-Scanner
WordPress Klonen
SEO-Toolkit
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
IPv6 Address Included
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Provider features
Server in Deutschland
DDoS protection
ISO 9001 certified
ISO 27001 certified
365 Tage Support
Phone support
Mailsupport
Inhaber geführtes Unternehmen
Eigene Server
24h Support
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Reaktion des Kundensupports unter 2h
Money-back guarantee
Free website migration service
Daily backup
Nutzung von Ökostrom
Managed WordPress Hosting
30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie
Geo Redundantes Hosting
Server in Europa
View all details
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
IPv6 Address Included
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
5 Databases
5 For up to %count% web projects
£3.62 * Average price per month £3.62/Month Contract term: 1 Month
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £3.62
Setup fee Free
Contract term 1 Month
Avg. price/month £3.62
Cost 12 months £43.43
Cost 24 months £86.86
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
The original currency is EUR
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Premium
100% Recommendation
50 GB
Storage Space
3
Domains included
Phone support
Free trial period
500 Mailboxes
5 Databases
All features
Features
Included
5 Databases
500 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Provider features
Server in Deutschland
365 Tage Support
Phone support
Mailsupport
Inhaber geführtes Unternehmen
Eigene Server
Eigenes Rechenzentrum
24h Support
Denic member
Free trial period
View all details
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
5 Databases
500 Mailboxes
£3.98* * Average price per month £4.34/Month
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £4.34
Offer price (1 Month) free of charge
Setup fee Free
Contract term n/a
Avg. price/month £3.98
Cost 12 months £47.75
Cost 24 months £99.85
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
* Starting from the 2nd month, standard fees will apply. Please note that the offer of a free trial on a new web hosting plan is limited to one per customer every 365 days.
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Diamond
100% Recommendation
100 GB
Storage Space
1
Domains included
Money-back guarantee
1 Mailbox
15 Databases
For up to 1 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
15 Databases
1 Mailboxes
For up to 1 web projects
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
IPv6 Address Included
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Provider features
30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie
Money-back guarantee
View all details
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
IPv6 Address Included
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
15 Databases
1 Mailboxes
1 For up to %count% web projects
£4.73* Average price per month £5.90/Month Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £5.90
Offer price (3 months) £1.20
Setup fee Free
Contract term 12 Months
Avg. price/month £4.73
Cost 12 months £56.70
Cost 24 months £127.50
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
* £1,20 / month for 3 month then £5,90 / month incl. VAT.
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Diamond
100% Recommendation
50 GB
Storage Space
1
Domains included
Free website migration service
50 Databases
For up to 50 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
50 Databases
For up to 50 web projects
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
HTTP2 Ready
IPv6 Address Included
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
Provider features
24h Support
Livechat-Support
Mailsupport
Eigene Server
Free website migration service
Server in Europa
365 Tage Support
Inhaber geführtes Unternehmen
Geo Redundantes Hosting
View all details
0€ Setup
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
HTTP2 Ready
IPv6 Address Included
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
50 Databases
50 For up to %count% web projects
£4.17* * Average price per month £13.56/Month Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £13.56
Offer price (12 months) £4.17
Setup fee Free
Contract term 12 Months
Avg. price/month £4.17
Cost 12 months £50.01
Cost 24 months £212.77
VAT cannot be itemized.
* Angebotspreis von 4,79 / Monat für 12 Monate, danach 15,59€ / Monat.
The original currency is EUR
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Diamond
25 GB
Storage Space
1
Domains included
1 Mailbox
18 Databases
For up to 10 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
18 Databases
1 Mailboxes
For up to 10 web projects
Hosting features
WordPress Autoupdates
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
HTTP2 Ready
Nginx Usable as Proxy
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
Provider features
DDoS protection
365 Tage Support
ISO 27001 certified
Nutzung von Ökostrom
24h Support
View all details
0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
HTTP2 Ready
Nginx Usable as Proxy
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
18 Databases
1 Mailboxes
10 For up to %count% web projects
£4.80* Average price per month £6.00/Month Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £6.00
Offer price (6 months) £3.60
Setup fee Free
Contract term 12 Months
Avg. price/month £4.80
Cost 12 months £57.60
Cost 24 months £129.60
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
* £ 3,60 /month for 6 months Then only £6 /month incl. VAT
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Premium
100 GB
Storage Space
2
Domains included
Phone support
Free trial period
Daily backup
50 Mailboxes
5 Databases
For up to 2 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
5 Databases
50 Mailboxes
For up to 2 web projects
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Provider features
nic.at Mitglied
365 Tage Support
Phone support
Mailsupport
Inhaber geführtes Unternehmen
Eigene Server
24h Support
Denic member
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Reaktion des Kundensupports unter 2h
Free trial period
30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie
Daily backup
Server in Deutschland
DDoS protection
ICANN member
View all details
0€ Setup
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
5 Databases
50 Mailboxes
2 For up to %count% web projects
£4.34* * Average price per month £4.34/Month Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £4.34
Setup fee Free
Contract term 12 Months
Avg. price/month £4.34
Cost 12 months £52.10
Cost 24 months £104.19
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
* Multi-domain hosting: The hosting package can be used to host 2 domains. The annual domain fee is not included.
The original currency is EUR
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Premium
200 GB
Storage Space
5
Domains included
Phone support
Free trial period
Daily backup
500 Mailboxes
50 Databases
For up to 5 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
50 Databases
500 Mailboxes
For up to 5 web projects
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Provider features
nic.at Mitglied
365 Tage Support
Phone support
Mailsupport
Inhaber geführtes Unternehmen
Eigene Server
24h Support
Denic member
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Reaktion des Kundensupports unter 2h
Free trial period
30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie
Daily backup
Server in Deutschland
DDoS protection
ICANN member
View all details
0€ Setup
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
50 Databases
500 Mailboxes
5 For up to %count% web projects
£5.21* * Average price per month £5.21/Month Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £5.21
Setup fee Free
Contract term 12 Months
Avg. price/month £5.21
Cost 12 months £62.54
Cost 24 months £125.07
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
* Multi-domain hosting: The hosting package can be used to host 5 domains. The annual domain fee is not included. Promotional price valid for new orders in the first year.
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Premium
99% Recommendation
25 GB
Storage Space
1
Domains included
4.8/5
Excellent 02/2026
6 Databases
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
6 Databases
Tariff features
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
Nginx Usable as Proxy
IPv6 Address Included
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
View all details
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
Nginx Usable as Proxy
IPv6 Address Included
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
6 Databases
£5.50 * Average price per month £5.13/Month plus setup £4.35 Contract term: 1 Month
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £5.13
Setup fee £4.35
Contract term 1 Month
Avg. price/month £5.50
Cost 12 months £65.95
Cost 24 months £127.54
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
The original currency is EUR
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Premium
99% Recommendation
25 GB
Storage Space
1
Domains included
4.8/5
Excellent 02/2026
6 Databases
For up to 6 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
6 Databases
For up to 6 web projects
Tariff features
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
Nginx Usable as Proxy
IPv6 Address Included
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
View all details
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
Nginx Usable as Proxy
IPv6 Address Included
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
6 Databases
6 For up to %count% web projects
£5.50 * Average price per month £5.13/Month plus setup £4.35 Contract term: 1 Month
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price £5.13
Setup fee £4.35
Contract term 1 Month
Avg. price/month £5.50
Cost 12 months £65.95
Cost 24 months £127.54
The price includes VAT. The displayed prices generally apply only to customers from Great Britain. Prices for customers from other countries may vary but are not guaranteed to do so.
The original currency is EUR
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Premium
99% Recommendation
25 GB
Storage Space
1
Domains included
4.8/5
Excellent 02/2026
6 Databases
For up to 6 web projects
SSL certificate incl.
All features
Features
Included
6 Databases
For up to 6 web projects
Tariff features
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
Nginx Usable as Proxy
IPv6 Address Included
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
View all details
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
SSL Certificate Included
SSD Drive
DDOS Protection
HTTP2 Ready
Nginx Usable as Proxy
IPv6 Address Included
FTP Access Possible
SSH Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Pre-installed Scripts
6 Databases
6 For up to %count% web projects
£5.50 * Average price per month £5.13/Month plus setup £4.35 Contract term: 1 Month
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Setup fee £4.35
Contract term 1 Month
Avg. price/month £5.50
Cost 12 months £65.95
Cost 24 months £127.54
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100 GB
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Domains included
Phone support
Free trial period
1000 Mailboxes
25 Databases
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25 Databases
1000 Mailboxes
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0€ Setup
Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
Provider features
Server in Deutschland
365 Tage Support
Phone support
Mailsupport
Inhaber geführtes Unternehmen
Eigene Server
Eigenes Rechenzentrum
24h Support
Denic member
Free trial period
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Renewable Energy Usage
Automatic Backup
Server Side Includes Supported
FTP Access Possible
Cronjobs Supported
25 Databases
1000 Mailboxes
£6.40* * Average price per month £6.98/Month
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Monthly price £6.98
Offer price (1 Month) free of charge
Setup fee Free
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Avg. price/month £6.40
Cost 12 months £76.75
Cost 24 months £160.48
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Simple Machines Forum (SMF) Hosting Providers Comparison

A Simple Machines Forum (SMF) hosting is a tailored hosting solution, perfect for using Simple Machines Forum (SMF) as forum software.

What is Simple Machines Forum (SMF)?

Simple Machines Forum (SMF) is a free, open-source internet forum software. It is written in the PHP programming language and uses an SQL database, typically MySQL, to store data. SMF is known for its ease of use and flexibility, offering many features expected in modern forums such as personalized user profiles, private messaging systems, extensive administration and moderation tools, as well as support for various languages and themes.

One of the main advantages of SMF is its adaptability through an extensive system of modifications (Mods) and themes, allowing administrators to expand and customize the appearance and functionality of their forums. With its active developer and user community, SMF is continuously improved and expanded, with security updates and new features regularly provided.

SMF is designed to be lightweight and resource-efficient while still providing powerful features that can compete with more complex and resource-intensive forum systems. It is suitable for both small communities and large discussion forums and is used by a variety of websites worldwide.

What to Look for in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) Hosting?

When it comes to hosting for forums like Simple Machines Forum (SMF), reliability, performance, and security are crucial. A suitable web host should guarantee high availability (uptime) to ensure the forum is always online and accessible. Performance is essential to ensure fast loading times even during high visitor traffic, enhancing the user experience. Additionally, the web host should offer modern PHP versions and SQL database support compatible with SMF. Security aspects such as regular backups and protection against hacking attacks are equally important to prevent data loss and security breaches. Lastly, good technical support and the ability to easily upgrade the hosting package as requirements grow are essential factors for smooth and long-term use of SMF.

What are the Requirements for Simple Machines Forum (SMF) Hosting?

Simple Machines Forum (SMF) has some specific requirements for web hosting to ensure it functions effectively and smoothly. These requirements include:

Technical Requirements for Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0
PHP Version PHP 5.3.x to 8.0
Database MySQL 4.0.18
PostgreSQL 8.0
SQLite SQLite 2.x
PHP.ini engine directive must be set to On.
magic_quotes_sybase directive must be set to Off.
session.save_path directive must be set to a valid directory or empty.
file_uploads directive must be set to On.
upload_tmp_dir directive must be set to a valid directory or empty.
fileinfo must be enabled.
PHP Modules GD Graphics Library 2.0

Detailed information on the technical requirements for the latest version can be found directly from the developer at: https://download.simplemachines.org/requirements.php

Webmasters looking to publish their web content using Simple Machines Forum (SMF) can explore suitable providers in our Simple Machines Forum (SMF) web hosting provider comparison.

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