Which host for a brochure website? The budget-friendly comparison
For a tradesperson's, shop's or association's brochure website, there's no need to overpay: the comparison of simple, reliable and affordable shared hosting plans.
o2switch
Zero hassle Our pick- Stable price, all included: no nasty surprises
- French phone support for non-technical users
- Unlimited professional emails included
- Entry price less aggressive than competitors' promos
Hostinger
Minimal budget- The lowest entry cost for a serious website
- Simple interface, ideal for managing it yourself
- Professional email included on the usual plans
- Renewal price to plan for in your budget
IONOS
Guided start- Almost free first year
- Personal adviser on the phone
- Total cost over 3-4 years less favourable
- Frequent upsells at checkout
The verdict
The right instinct: don’t overpay
A brochure website - tradesperson, shop, holiday rental, association - has modest and stable needs: a few pages, a contact form, some photos, and the certainty of being online when a customer is searching. Shared hosting is made exactly for this (our hosting guide explains why).
The classic trap: letting yourself be sold a VPS “for peace of mind” or a premium plan “for speed”. For a well-built brochure site, the difference is invisible - except on the bill.
The three criteria that matter for a brochure site
- Reliability: the site must respond at 3 a.m. just as it does on a long-weekend Saturday. The three hosts compared here all keep that promise.
- Human support: when you’re not a technician, being able to call someone is worth its weight in gold. That’s o2switch’s strength - and IONOS’s adviser argument.
- Professional email included:
contact@yourbusiness.comadds more credibility than the site itself. Make sure it’s in the plan, not an add-on.
Our take for a small business
- You want to sign up and forget: o2switch. Fixed price, everything included, a human on the line. This is our default recommendation for tradespeople and associations.
- Every euro counts: Hostinger. The best entry cost, an interface a beginner masters in an hour. Note the renewal date in your calendar.
- You want to be guided step by step: IONOS and its dedicated adviser - while keeping an eye on the price for the following years.
Beyond hosting
Hosting is only step 4 of your project. The full path - domain name, content, going live, local SEO - is mapped out in our guide build a brochure website in 7 steps. And before choosing a tool, understand what a brochure website really is: it avoids 80% of bad purchases.
Frequently asked questions
How much should hosting for a brochure website cost?
Between EUR 3 and 8 a month, with the domain name included or extra (~EUR 12 a year). Above EUR 10 a month for a simple brochure site, you're probably paying for resources you won't use.
Do I need a VPS for a brochure website?
No, in 99% of cases. A brochure website rarely gets more than a few thousand visits a month - shared hosting handles that without breaking a sweat. A VPS becomes relevant for applications or heavy traffic.
Is professional email included?
With o2switch and on most Hostinger plans, yes (contact@yourdomain.com). Check this point before signing up: an email at your domain name is just as important as the website itself for credibility.
What if I have an agency build my website?
An agency often offers its own hosting. Insist on owning your domain name and ask where the site is hosted - our guide 'build a brochure website in 7 steps' details the contractual pitfalls.