TransIP

Overview

TransIP was founded in 2003 in Leiden, the Netherlands, and is a leading Dutch cloud server and domain provider, now part of the team.blue group. TransIP builds and operates its own infrastructure, with all data stored in the Netherlands under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and holds ISO 27001:2022, NEN 7510:2024 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.

TransIP is known for a "localized Netherlands plus high value" approach: VPS plans start at EUR 5/month with 100GB NVMe and unlimited traffic, while the product line spans domain registration, shared hosting, business email, SSL certificates, Sitebuilder, Public Cloud (OpenStack) and Kubernetes. It is a one-stop choice for users in the Netherlands and the Benelux market. See 2026 web hosting market trends for industry background.

Key Strengths

• Low latency in the Netherlands: all data centers are located in the Netherlands, giving local and European users low-latency access with EU data residency, aligned with GDPR compliance.
• High-value VPS: 5 tiers (V1-V5) from EUR 5/month to EUR 100/month, all with 100GB NVMe and unlimited traffic; use server cost calculation for quick sizing.
• Flexible hybrid VPS: shared/dedicated vCPU can be toggled in the control panel without changing the IP, balancing performance and cost for elastic workloads.
• Reliable data protection: distributed NVMe network storage with 3 replicas, optional 4-hourly plus weekly backups (EUR 5/month) and off-site backups (EUR 10/month); see cloud server backup strategy.
• Complete product ecosystem: from domains and shared hosting to Public Cloud and Kubernetes, with a REST API for automation.

Product Ecosystem

VPS (Virtual Private Server)

TransIP VPS offers five tiers V1-V5: V1 (1 vCPU/1GB RAM) EUR 5/month, V2 (1 vCPU/2GB) EUR 10/month, V3 (2 vCPU/4GB) EUR 20/month, V4 (4 vCPU/8GB) EUR 50/month and V5 (8 vCPU/16GB) EUR 100/month, all with 100GB NVMe and unlimited traffic. It supports 14 operating systems and 3 control panels (cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin), plus add-ons such as HA-IP, load balancing, Private Network and firewall.

Public Cloud and Kubernetes

The OpenStack-based Public Cloud provides on-demand cloud instances, volume storage and load balancing, while the Kubernetes service targets containerized deployments. Combined with the REST API and CLI client, teams can automate orchestration after server selection.

Domains, Hosting and Email

TransIP offers registration for .nl, .com, .eu, .be and many other TLDs (promotional .nl from EUR 0.49), shared hosting and Sitebuilder from EUR 1/month, business email with calendar and collaboration features, plus Managed WordPress and an AI Site Assistant. For transfers, see domain transfer guide.

Limitations

• Single-region deployment: data centers are only in the Netherlands, so latency is high for users in Asia and China; pair with a CDN for better access.
• Dutch-first: the website and support are primarily in Dutch, English support is limited and Chinese is unavailable, raising the barrier for international users.
• Add-on costs add up: dedicated vCPU (EUR 10/month), bandwidth upgrades (from EUR 2/month) and backups (EUR 5-10/month) are billed separately, so real monthly cost exceeds the base plan.
• Limited global reach: no nodes outside Europe and no multi-region disaster recovery; global-facing workloads need additional regional resources.

Use Cases

• Netherlands and Europe (recommended ★★★★★): local data centers plus Dutch support and EU data residency make it the first choice for local businesses.
• WordPress and personal sites (recommended ★★★★): shared hosting/Managed WordPress from EUR 1/month with free SSL keeps costs low.
• Elastic workloads for small teams (recommended ★★★★): VPS scales on demand with vCPU switching; see VPS vs dedicated comparison to pick the right tier.
• Developers and automated deployment (recommended ★★★★): REST API plus 14 OS choices suit CI/CD and automation.
• Users in Asia and China (recommended ★★): Dutch nodes mean high latency; choose a nearer provider and add a CDN.

Pricing

Note: shared hosting and Sitebuilder start at EUR 1/month; add-ons such as dedicated vCPU at EUR 10/month and backups at EUR 5-10/month. Prices exclude VAT; always check the TransIP website for current rates.

FAQ

• Where are TransIP data centers located? All data centers are in the Netherlands, with EU data residency under GDPR. Users in Asia and China will see higher latency and should pair with a CDN.

• Is VPS traffic really unlimited? Yes, all TransIP VPS plans include unlimited traffic, which suits high-traffic sites and resource-intensive workloads; bandwidth starts at 1Gbps and can be upgraded. See the cross-border website CDN guide.

• Is English or Chinese supported? The website and support are primarily in Dutch, with limited English and no Chinese. International users can compare global providers using overseas server selection guide.

• Can I register and manage domains? Yes, TransIP supports registration and DNS management for .nl/.com/.eu/.be and more; see domain TLD comparison to choose a suffix.

• What workloads fit TransIP? It suits WordPress, e-commerce, elastic workloads for small teams and developer automation targeting the Netherlands and Europe; use server selection guide for further evaluation.