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What is KnownHost
KnownHost is a web hosting provider that offers shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and managed WordPress hosting, with options for reseller accounts. It targets small to mid-sized businesses, developers, and agencies that need managed infrastructure for websites and web applications. The service is typically delivered with a control panel-based hosting experience and managed support for server operations, depending on plan type.
Broad hosting portfolio
KnownHost provides multiple hosting types, including shared, VPS, dedicated, managed WordPress, and reseller hosting. This breadth supports customers who want to start small and move to higher-capacity infrastructure without changing providers. It also enables agencies to standardize on one vendor for different client tiers.
Managed operations options
Many plans emphasize managed hosting, where the provider handles parts of system administration such as server maintenance and platform upkeep. This can reduce the operational burden for teams that do not want to manage Linux server administration directly. It is a practical fit for organizations that prefer a provider-managed environment over a self-managed VPS model.
Reseller-friendly packaging
KnownHost offers reseller hosting designed for agencies and IT providers that host multiple customer sites. Reseller plans typically include account segmentation and management features aligned with common control-panel workflows. This supports basic multi-tenant hosting needs without requiring customers to build their own hosting platform.
Less platform-level specialization
Compared with more application-specific managed platforms, a general-purpose host may provide fewer built-in workflow features for development teams (for example, opinionated deployment pipelines or advanced staging tooling). Users may need to assemble these capabilities using third-party tools. This can increase setup effort for teams seeking an integrated application platform experience.
Feature set varies by plan
Capabilities such as management scope, performance features, and included tooling can differ significantly across shared, VPS, dedicated, and WordPress plans. Buyers often need to validate what is included (and what is add-on) for their specific tier. This can make like-for-like comparisons across hosting types more time-consuming.
Not a domain-first provider
While domain registration is offered, the product is primarily positioned around hosting services rather than domain management as a standalone focus. Organizations that want advanced domain portfolio features may find the domain experience more basic than specialized registrars. This can matter for teams managing large numbers of domains or complex DNS workflows.
Plan & Pricing
Shared Web Hosting (KnownHost - Web Hosting page)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $6.71 per month (starting; based on 3-year commitment) — Renews $8.95/mo | 1 website, 1 core, 1 GB memory limit, 10 GB NVMe storage, cPanel, Free SSL, daily backups |
| Standard | $9.71 per month (starting; based on 3-year commitment) — Renews $12.95/mo | 5 websites, 2 cores, 2 GB memory, 25 GB NVMe storage, cPanel, Free SSL |
| Professional | $14.96 per month (starting; based on 3-year commitment) — Renews $19.95/mo | Unlimited websites, 4 cores, 4 GB memory, unlimited NVMe storage, Patchman included |
| Premium | $29.96 per month (starting; based on 3-year commitment) — Renews $39.95/mo | Unlimited websites, 6 cores, 6 GB memory, dedicated IPv4 included, Patchman included |
Managed Hosting for WordPress (KnownHost - WordPress Hosting page)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $5.98 per month (as low as; initial term) — Renews $11.95/mo | 1 WP site, 4 GB memory, 50 GB NVMe, 100k visits/mo, LiteSpeed/LSCache, free migration, scheduled backups |
| Business | $9.98 per month (as low as; initial term) — Renews $19.95/mo | 1 WP site, 4 GB memory, 100 GB NVMe, 200k visits/mo, managed WP features |
| Corporate | $19.98 per month (as low as; initial term) — Renews $39.95/mo | Up to 5 WP sites, 6 GB memory, 150 GB NVMe, 500k visits/mo, dedicated IPv4 included |
(WordPress plans: page notes “You Save 50%” / pricing shown “as low as” and renewal amounts; page notes “Based on 3 year commitment” for listed prices.)
Managed VPS / NVMe VPS (KnownHost - Managed VPS & NVMe VPS pages)
| Plan (managed) | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Managed VPS – Basic | $43.25 per month (starting) | 4 vCPU cores, 6 GB RAM, 100 GB NVMe storage, 3 TB bandwidth, 2 dedicated IPv4 |
| Managed VPS – Standard | $63.25 per month (starting) | 6 vCPU, 10 GB RAM, 200 GB NVMe, 5 TB bandwidth |
| Managed VPS – Professional | $83.25 per month (starting) | 8 vCPU, 12 GB RAM, 300 GB NVMe, 6 TB bandwidth |
| Managed VPS – Premium | $103.25 per month (starting) | 10 vCPU, 14 GB RAM, 350 GB NVMe, 8 TB bandwidth |
| Managed VPS – Extreme | $143.25 per month (starting) | 16 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 500 GB NVMe, 10 TB bandwidth |
| NVMe VPS | Price | Notes |
| Managed NVMe VPS (entry) | $47.25 per month (starting) | NVMe-managed option (NVMe page) |
| Unmanaged NVMe (entry) | $12.00 per month (starting) | Self-managed NVMe VPS (NVMe page) |
(Also: KnownHost site overview displays “VPS Hosting Starting at $5.00/mo” — different product lines/terms may present lower-entry/unmanaged offers on site; refer to specific VPS/NVMe/Managed VPS pages for plan-specific pricing.)
Reseller Hosting (KnownHost - Reseller Hosting page)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic+ Reseller | $16.96 per month (starting) — Renews $19.95/mo | 40 GB NVMe storage, 25 cPanel accounts, 2,000 GB bandwidth, cPanel/WHM |
| Standard+ Reseller | $22.06 per month (starting) — Renews $25.95/mo | 80 GB NVMe, 50 cPanel accounts |
| Professional+ Reseller | $30.56 per month (starting) — Renews $35.95/mo | 120 GB NVMe, 75 cPanel accounts |
| Premium+ Reseller | $50.96 per month (starting) — Renews $59.95/mo | 200 GB NVMe, 100 cPanel accounts, Patchman included |
Managed Dedicated Servers (KnownHost - Dedicated Servers page)
Note: Dedicated servers are configurable; listed prices are per specific configurations on the Managed Dedicated Servers page (examples):
| Example config | Price (per month) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Xeon E-2224 (4 cores) – 16 GB – 240GB/1TB – 1 Gbps 10TB | $161.25/mo | Example in Managed Dedicated Servers list (customizable hardware) |
| Xeon E-2236 (6 cores) – 16 GB – 240GB/1TB – 1 Gbps 10TB | $176.25/mo | Example entry on Dedicated page |
(Many other CPU/memory/storage combinations listed; servers are "built to order" and price varies by configuration.)
Notable Add-ons & licenses (prices listed on VPS / add-ons pages)
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| JetBackup | $8.95 per month (or $107.40/yr) |
| ImunifyAV+ | $7 per month (or $84/yr) |
| Imunify360 - 1 User | $11 per month (or $132/yr) |
| --- | --- |
| LiteSpeed (Site Owner Plus) | $16 per month (or $192/yr) |
| MailChannels (Micro 5,000 messages) | $15 per month |
(Prices and tiers above are taken directly from KnownHost official product and add-on pages.)
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