Launch fast. Scale when you're ready.
In the early days, every dollar and every hour counts. You need infrastructure that gets out of the ground quickly, runs reliably while you find product-market fit, and doesn't lock you into a pricing model built for a company 10x your size. Bitfoo starts small and scales with you.
What matters to you
- Low initial cost — start on shared hosting, upgrade to VPS when needed
- Quick setup — no weeks-long onboarding
- Everything in one place — domain, hosting, and team email from day one
- Clean handoff when the technical co-founder joins or the team grows
- No contracts — pay monthly, upgrade or cancel as your needs change
- Professional email for the founding team from launch day
How Bitfoo fits
Most startups need a fast, affordable starting point that doesn't trap them later. Here's how that path works.
Start with a shared hosting plan — it's fast, affordable, and includes everything you need to launch. When you need more control or dedicated resources, upgrade to a VPS. Building your frontend in React or Next.js? The Next.js hosting page covers the self-hosted path once you outgrow managed platforms. Ruby on Rails is still a common startup stack too — the Ruby on Rails hosting page covers the VPS path for Puma, PostgreSQL, Redis, and modern deployment workflows. Domains and SSL are handled from the same portal.
Recommended services
| Service | Why it fits |
|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | Launch day infrastructure — fast, affordable, everything included |
| VPS Hosting | Scale up when traffic grows or your stack needs dedicated resources |
| Domain Registration | Your startup's address online, with free privacy protection |
| SSL Certificate | Free with hosting from day one |
Common questions
What's the easiest plan to start with?
The Starter shared hosting plan. It includes everything you need for a professional website — NVMe storage, free SSL, email, daily backups — at the lowest cost. Upgrade when you outgrow it.
Can I upgrade from shared hosting to VPS later without rebuilding?
Yes. When you outgrow shared hosting, you move your files to a VPS and update DNS. There's no vendor lock-in or proprietary migration path — it's standard hosting.
Do you offer monthly billing with no long-term contracts?
Yes. All plans are available on monthly billing. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Longer billing cycles (annual) are also available, typically at a lower effective monthly rate.
What's included for free with every plan?
Free SSL certificate, daily backups, email accounts, one-click app installer (WordPress, WooCommerce, Drupal, and 380+ others), and your choice of datacenter location. No hidden charges.
How quickly can I get my site live?
Shared hosting is provisioned immediately after payment. Install WordPress with one click, point your domain, and your site is live. The whole process can take under an hour.