Types of Hosting Models
Wenn du eine Website betreibst, benötigst du ein Hosting.
Dabei gibt es unterschiedliche Modelle, die sich vorwiegend in Preis, Leistung und Betreuung unterscheiden.
Here is a brief overview:
Shared Hosting
The cheapest and easiest option:
You share a server with many other websites.
This is ideal for small websites with low traffic.
But: You have little control, limited performance, and share resources with strangers.
Wenn eine andere Website Probleme bereitet, betrifft das oft auch dich.
VPS Hosting (Virtual Private Server)
Beim VPS Hosting hast du, im Vergleich zum Shared Hosting etwas mehr Power und etwas mehr Kontrolle.
You get a virtual server with dedicated resources, so you have more stability than with shared hosting.
Aber: Du bist auch für die Wartung, Sicherheit und Updates selbst verantwortlich.
Für viele ist das zu aufwendig oder riskant.
Managed WordPress Hosting
The premium solution for everyone who uses WordPress, just like us.
Your website runs on a specially optimized infrastructure.
You get your own isolated environment, no shared resources, automatic backups, security checks, updates, caching, and excellent support from people who understand WordPress.
Why We Focus on Managed Hosting
It's simple: Because we don't want to compromise.
Wir haben in den vergangenen Jahren gesehen, wie oft Probleme bei Websites auf schlechtes Hosting zurückzuführen sind.
Slow loading times, security vulnerabilities, downtime, and lost data.
Shared hosting is inexpensive, but ultimately far too risky for most websites.
VPS klingt zwar gut, benötigt aber Know-how und viel Eigenverantwortung.
Managed hosting, on the other hand, offers exactly what our customers need:
- Security, because every website runs in an isolated container
- Performance, because the server is specifically optimized for WordPress
- Support, because we don't rely on call centers—we provide direct assistance
That’s why at Beyondweb, we’re 100% committed to managed hosting and work with a hosting partner who shares our values.
A Brief Overview of the Providers
All four providers have their place in the market.
Some people prioritize maximum control, while others prefer an easy start.
Some host from Switzerland, others in the cloud.
Before we get into the key differences, here’s a quick overview of the four hosting providers we’re comparing:
Kinsta
Kinsta is an international provider specializing in managed WordPress hosting.
The provider is cloud-based, ultra-fast, and technically top-notch, but its prices are also well above average.
This hosting solution is ideal for agencies, businesses, and websites with specific performance requirements.
Key points at a glance:
- Premium-Hosting mit Cloud-Infrastruktur auf Basis von Google Cloud (containerbasiert, global verteiltes CDN), ideal für Agenturen und Firmen, die auf höchste Performance setzen.
- Preise starten bei rund 30–35 $ pro Monat (Single-Site), skalieren bis in hunderte Dollar je nach Besuchervolumen.
- Inklusive: Enterprise‑DDoS‑Schutz, Malware-Scanning & ‑Removal, Wildcard‑SSL, Cloudflare Edge Caching, APM-Tool, DevKinsta sowie Sicherung nach SOC2- bzw. ISO‑27001-Standards.
- Excellent support: 24/7 chat with WordPress experts, very easy migration, intuitive dashboard.
Hostpoint
Hostpoint is Switzerland's largest web hosting provider, headquartered in Rapperswil.
The provider is known for classic web hosting, domains, and email.
Many Swiss companies use Hostpoint, precisely because of its German-language support and local servers.
Key points at a glance:
- Switzerland's largest web hosting provider, based in Rapperswil, manages over one million domains.
- 100 % SSD‑Hosting (NVMe), stündliche Snapshots (bis 24h zurück), bis zu 180 Tage Backups, Multi‑Caching und integrierte DDoS‑Schutzmechanismen.
- Benutzerfreundliches Hostpoint-Control Panel, One-Click-Installationen (WordPress, Joomla), Verwaltung aller Services (Domains + Email + Hosting) aus einem Dashboard.
- Support in German, available 365 days a year.
Infomaniak
Infomaniak is a provider based in Geneva that places a strong emphasis on sustainability and data protection.
In addition to hosting, Infomaniak also offers its own tools for email, calendars, and streaming.
It is most popular among environmentally conscious small and medium-sized businesses and creative professionals.
Key points at a glance:
- A Geneva-based provider known for its commitment to sustainability, 200% carbon offsetting, and eco-friendly hosting (ISO 14001, ISO 50001).
- Fully managed end-to-end: hosting, data protection, and infrastructure—all from a single source—with an ethical cloud approach that makes no compromises.
- WordPress hosting: includes premium themes and plugins (e.g., Divi, Bloom), automatic backups, recovery features, SSH/Cron access, and scalable infrastructure.
- Support telefonisch und per Email verfügbar, 7 Tage die Woche aus der Schweiz.
Cyon
Cyon is a web hosting provider based in Basel.
The provider offers simple hosting for beginners, with a clean, modern design and competitive prices.
The focus is on user-friendliness and support, rather than on complex enterprise solutions.
Key points at a glance:
- Swiss hosting company based in Basel, established for over 20 years; specializing in fast, sustainable SSD hosting and agency solutions.
- Services range from shared hosting and managed servers to domain registration; friendly support from Switzerland, fast activation, and a free trial period.
- User-friendly dashboard (“my.cyon”), daily backups, SSL included—making it ideal for operators of small to medium-sized websites or multiple client websites.
Comparison of the most important decision-making criteria
There are many web hosting providers in Switzerland.
Especially for companies that run their website professionally or manage multiple websites, the question eventually arises:
Which web hosting provider offers the best combination of performance, security, and support?
In the following section, we’ll provide you with a structured list of the most important decision-making criteria.
1. Server Architecture
The technical setup of your hosting determines many things:
Performance, security, scalability.
Kinsta uses isolated containers for each account.
This means that your WordPress site runs separately from other websites, without sharing resources.
The servers are based on Google Cloud and are highly scalable.
For companies, agencies, or startups that prioritize reliability, this is a huge advantage.
Hostpoint, Infomaniak, and Cyon offer standard shared hosting.
Several websites are hosted on the same server without any isolation.
Hosting is more affordable, but it comes with greater risks in terms of performance and security.
For larger companies or organizations with many websites (e.g., agencies or municipalities such as Zurich), this architecture is a clear disadvantage.
2. Backups & Recovery
Anyone who has ever had problems with a website knows:
Backups are worth their weight in gold.
Kinsta offers daily automatic backups as well as one-click manual backups—all for free.
The restoration takes just a few seconds.
This is particularly useful for WordPress websites, as many errors can be caused by plugins or updates.
At Hostpoint, a restore costs CHF 150; at Infomaniak and Cyon, it can be done manually, but with limitations and only with an additional backup plugin.
A managed hosting provider like Kinsta takes on significantly more responsibility here and completely takes the burden off you as a user.
3. Performance
Google loves fast-loading pages.
And your users also expect your website to load quickly, whether they're using Apple, Android, or a desktop computer.
Kinsta consistently delivers fast loading speeds because each website runs on its own container and automatically scales during periods of high traffic.
This is especially beneficial for large WordPress sites, online stores, or multisite projects with many pages.
With Infomaniak, Hostpoint, and Cyon, performance depends on how many other customers are using the same server.
During peak traffic times, issues may arise, which directly affect loading times and, consequently, your conversion rate.
In practice:
If you're just hosting a simple website, you often don't notice the difference right away.
But as soon as you have multiple websites, high traffic, or business-critical applications, shared hosting solutions quickly reach their limits.
4. Support & Availability
When your website is down, every minute counts.
Kinsta offers true 24/7 support, with response times of less than 2 minutes via live chat.
You'll get help with technical questions, plugin issues, server errors, or performance optimization.
Hostpoint and Cyon offer support during business hours, with wait times of 10–20 minutes.
Infomaniak antwortet auf Emails manchmal erst nach mehreren Tagen.
For business websites or agencies that manage many client projects, this can be a deal-breaker.
What's right for whom?
You've now seen the individual providers and the various criteria for making a decision.
Trotzdem stellt sich dir vielleicht nach wie vor die Frage: Welche Lösung passt zu deinem Projekt, deinem Unternehmen oder deinem Budget?
Nicht jeder braucht sofort das volle Programm mit Cloudflare, isolierten Containern und 24/7-Support.
Sometimes a reliable shared hosting plan is all you need, especially if you’re in a hurry and just getting started.
In other cases, managed hosting that focuses on WordPress, performance, and security is exactly the right choice.
How to Make the Right Decision
1. How important is reliability to you?
If your website is meant to generate leads, process sales, or rank on Google, you simply can’t afford downtime or performance issues.
In such cases, Kinsta is often the best choice: state-of-the-art infrastructure, Cloudflare Enterprise, daily backups, and a WordPress environment designed for stability.
The hosting runs in the background, so you don't have to worry about a thing and can focus on your business.
Hostpoint also offers reliable uptime, especially for smaller businesses in Switzerland.
Infomaniak stands out for its data protection and redundancy, but can sometimes be a bit more technically demanding.
Cyon works wonderfully for lean websites and projects with few critical processes, as long as you value simplicity and clarity.
2. Wie viel technisches Know-how hast du – oder möchtest du dir aneignen?
Do you like to take a hands-on approach, value having full control, and maybe even want to configure things yourself?
Then you'll feel right at home at Hostpoint or Cyon.
Both providers give you a lot of freedom, but also more responsibility.
On the other hand, if you want things to “just work” without having to spend time on a support forum every few weeks, then Kinsta is the all-in-one solution:
Updates, Backups, Performance und Security – alles ist automatisiert und professionell betreut.
Du brauchst kein technisches Wissen, kannst aber bei Bedarf trotzdem tief in das Thema einsteigen.
Infomaniak falls somewhere in between:
You can do a lot on your own, but you'll need to get used to a slightly more complex user interface.
3. How many websites do you manage?
If you manage multiple client projects, domains, or subdomains, you need a clear overview and a system that can scale with your needs.
Kinsta bietet eine Multi-Site-Verwaltung, Benutzerrollen und eine saubere Trennung nach Projekten.
This makes day-to-day operations easier for agencies and tech companies.
Infomaniak also offers many features, but can quickly become confusing when working on multiple projects.
Hostpoint allows for a flexible structure, but you should set it up carefully.
Cyon is perfect if you manage 1–3 websites and don't need an extra agency structure to do so.
4. Welche Rolle spielen Design, Support und Usability?
A hosting provider's backend is your day-to-day work environment.
If you can't handle this, it'll drain your energy.
Cyon stands out with its highly intuitive user interface; it’s well-organized, beautifully designed, and absolutely beginner-friendly.
Kinsta is minimalist and modern, yet extremely powerful:
Performance-Dashboards, Logs, Staging-Umgebungen und das alles sind mit wenigen Klicks erreichbar.
Hostpoint is a bit more technical, but it works reliably.
Infomaniak offers many features, but it takes some getting used to.
When it comes to support, Hostpoint stands out with its traditional phone support in Switzerland.
Cyon is known for its fast, hassle-free email support.
Kinsta, on the other hand, offers 24/7 chat support with WordPress specialists.
Infomaniak relies on documentation and email tickets.
5. What kind of business are you?
Startups, tech companies, and growth-oriented businesses almost always end up choosing Kinsta—and for good reason.
The platform is designed for performance, scalability, and international projects.
Especially if you want to operate on a global scale or run many technically sophisticated websites, there’s really no getting around Kinsta.
KMU, Agenturen und Selbstständige, die im Schweizer Markt aktiv sind und ein solides, gut unterstütztes Hosting suchen, finden mit Hostpoint oder Cyon in manchen Fällen auch eine passende Lösung, je nach Anspruch an Technik oder Benutzerfreundlichkeit.
And Infomaniak appeals particularly to those who value data protection, climate protection, and independence.
Conclusion
Don't base your decision solely on price or brand.
Instead, ask yourself:
How important is a quiet work environment to you?
How much do you want to do yourself, and how much would you rather delegate?
Just how complex is your setup?
And how important are issues like data protection, sustainability, or design to you?
If you can find clear answers to these questions, the choice is usually obvious.
And if you're not sure:
Start small, but make sure you don't have to move everything later.
Conclusion & Personal Recommendation
Choosing the right web host is a strategic foundation for the success of your website, your business, or your agency.
Because hosting isn't just "any old server"—it's the foundation on which everything is built:
Performance, security, maintenance, availability, and scalability.
A comparison of the four providers reveals clear differences:
- Cyon is simple and perfect for beginners.
- Infomaniak excels in data protection and environmental awareness, but its interface has its quirks.
- Hostpoint is a Swiss institution. The provider is solid, local, and reliable, but has a rather traditional approach.
- Kinsta, on the other hand, is uncompromisingly focused on performance, security, and efficiency. The provider is cloud-based, utilizing Google Cloud infrastructure, offering support from true WordPress professionals, and featuring a setup that leaves nothing to be desired.
If you ask us:
Our clear recommendation is Kinsta.
Why?
Because we’ve been hosting over 80 WordPress websites on Kinsta for years.
Und wir erleben jeden Tag aufs Neue: weniger Stress, weniger technische Probleme, schnellere Seiten und stabileren Betrieb.
With Kinsta, you get:
- eine moderne, isolierte Infrastruktur (keine geteilten Server, keine Performance-Verluste)
- Integrated CDN & Cloudflare protection
- Automatic backups, updates, and staging
- 24/7 support from people who really know WordPress
- Locations worldwide, ideal for SEO and performance
- Plus: a simple user interface that saves you time and gives you real control.
Yes, Kinsta costs more than a traditional web host in Switzerland.
But: It's worth it.
You’ll save on emergency costs, time spent troubleshooting, and the hassle of updates or security vulnerabilities—and in return, you’ll be able to focus on what really matters: your project.
If your website is important to you—whether it’s for a business, an online store, a content portal, or your own freelance work—then Kinsta is the right choice.
By the way, we also host our own website on Kinsta.
And when we carry out projects for other agencies, companies, or clients, we always do so with this infrastructure behind us.
Because we know it works.
