Overview

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in the United States, Arvixe is a cloud server and hosting provider known for Windows/Linux dual-platform hosting, offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and reseller plans. Its Windows hosting supports ASP.NET/C#/MSSQL, making it one of the few established hosts covering both the .NET and PHP ecosystems.

Arvixe attracts SMBs and individual webmasters with "unlimited resource" plans and a 30-day refund guarantee. Historically, it was acquired by Endurance International Group (EIG) in 2014 and has changed hands several times, which has created volatility in service stability and support reputation. For projects needing ASP.NET hosting or a Windows environment, Arvixe remains one of the few price-competitive options on the market.

Key Strengths

  • Windows/Linux dual platform: Deploy ASP.NET/C#/MSSQL (Windows) or PHP/MySQL (Linux) from 1 account, covering both tech stacks in 1 plan for mixed-language projects.
  • Unlimited hosting plans: No caps on sites, disk, or traffic (subject to the Fair Use policy), letting you add sites and mailboxes in 1 click for webmasters and startups.
  • Free SSL plus 30-day refund: Free Let's Encrypt certificates issued automatically, with a 30-day full refund to lower first-launch trial costs.
  • 99.9% uptime commitment: The official 99.9% network uptime guarantee meets the stability expectations of routine workloads.
  • Rich one-click apps: 400+ one-click app installs and a free site builder let you quickly deploy WordPress and other sites with minimal manual setup.

Product Ecosystem

Windows Shared Hosting

Supports ASP.NET, MSSQL, and the Plesk panel, suited for .NET projects and legacy migrations that need a Windows environment—a differentiator versus most Linux-only competitors.

Linux Shared Hosting

A cPanel-based PHP/MySQL environment with unlimited sites and mailboxes, fitting WordPress and other multi-site scenarios.

VPS and Dedicated Servers

Linux/Windows VPS and dedicated servers provide fully isolated resources for high-load workloads and root access; see VPS vs. dedicated server comparison.

Reseller Hosting

Bulk plans for agencies with customizable packages and independent pricing, suited for web studios reselling hosting.

Limitations

  • Frequent ownership changes: Acquired by EIG in 2014 and resold several times since, with mixed user reviews on support and stability; assess migration and data-safety risks before committing.
  • Hidden limits on unlimited plans: "Unlimited" is subject to the Fair Use policy; high CPU/IO sites may be throttled or suspended, so it is not suitable for resource-intensive workloads.
  • Average entry-plan performance: Entry shared plans contend for resources during peak hours and underperform comparable SSD plans from tier-one providers.
  • North America-concentrated nodes: Data centers are mainly in North America, so Asia-Pacific and Europe users face higher latency unless a CDN is added.

Use Cases

  • ASP.NET/Windows hosting (★★★★): Dual-platform support fits projects needing MSSQL and a Windows environment.
  • Multi-site webmasters (★★★★): Unlimited plans suit running multiple sites and mailboxes at once.
  • Budget-conscious startups (★★★): A 30-day refund plus free SSL keeps trial costs low.
  • Resource-intensive or high-concurrency production (★★): Fair Use limits and shared-resource contention mean VPS or dedicated servers should be considered instead.

Pricing

Plan Reference Price Key Features
Linux shared hosting From $4/mo Unlimited sites, free SSL, cPanel
Windows shared hosting From $7/mo ASP.NET/MSSQL, Plesk
VPS From $20/mo Dedicated resources, root access
Dedicated server From $100/mo Bare metal, full isolation

Note: Prices above are public reference prices; Arvixe's plans and pricing change quickly after ownership changes, so refer to the official website for the latest rates.

FAQ

  • Does Arvixe support ASP.NET? Yes. Both Windows shared hosting and VPS support ASP.NET/C#/MSSQL, suiting .NET projects. See Server Selection Guide for platform choices.

  • Are the unlimited plans truly unlimited? Sites, disk, and traffic have no hard caps, but a Fair Use policy applies; heavy resource usage may be throttled or suspended, so production workloads should use VPS or dedicated resources.; see website hosting cost saving tips.

  • Does Arvixe offer a refund? Yes, a 30-day full refund guarantee lets you request a refund within the first month if unsatisfied, keeping trial costs low.; see cloud vendor promotion guide 2026.

  • Is Arvixe suitable for users in China? Data centers are mainly in North America, so latency from China is high; consider adding a CDN and review overseas acceleration for China-facing sites.