SmarterASP.NET is a specialized Windows web hosting provider that has built its reputation around ASP.NET and .NET hosting since its founding. With over 1,078,719 customers served, it is one of the largest dedicated ASP.NET hosting platforms available, offering plans that include unlimited disk space, unlimited bandwidth, and free SSL certificates across all tiers.
The hosting lineup covers a broad range of needs. The ASP.NET Basic plan starts at $2.95/month and supports 1 website with full .NET 10, ASP.NET Core 10, Node.js, PHP 8.x, and SQL Server 2025 support. The ADVANCE plan at $4.95/month scales to 6 websites, while the ASP.NET Premium plan at $7.95/month allows unlimited websites. All plans include free activation, free 256-bit SSL, and access to both US and Europe datacenters.
- .NET 10 & ASP.NET Core 10 hosting with IIS 10
- SQL Server 2025 and MySQL database support
- Node.js, React, Vue.js, Laravel and more supported
- GitHub deploy integration for automated build and deployment
- OpenStack-powered cloud with fully redundant infrastructure
- Over 30 one-click script installers including WordPress, DotNetNuke, nopCommerce, and Joomla
SmarterASP.NET differentiates itself with a 60-day free trial requiring no credit card, followed by an additional 60-day full money-back guarantee — giving new customers up to 120 days of risk-free evaluation. Support is available 24/7 including holidays via live chat and a ticket system. The affiliate program pays $5 per free trial signup and 60% of recurring charges, making it attractive for hosting referrers.
The platform is best suited for developers and businesses working within the Microsoft technology stack. It supports Visual Studio 2013 through 2026, ASP.NET MVC 4–6, ASP.NET versions from 2.0 through 4.8, and is compatible with tools like SQL Management Studio and Microsoft Expression Web. For teams deploying AI-compatible or cloud-native .NET applications, SmarterASP.NET provides a cost-effective and technically capable environment with dual-continent datacenter options.