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InfinityFree free tier

Long-running free PHP and MySQL hosting with no ads placed on your site.

Checked against InfinityFree's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.

What InfinityFree's free plan gives you

5 GB disk, unmetered bandwidth, up to 400 MySQL databases, free SSL, a free subdomain or your own domain.

InfinityFree free plan limits
LimitFree plan
Disk5 GB
BandwidthUnmetered (fair use)
MySQL databases400
Daily hitsCapped (about 50,000/day per community answers)
Subdomain choices25+ extensions

The catch

Daily hit and CPU limits suspend busy sites, and there is no SSH or Node/Python.

Pros and cons

Good

  • No card, no ads on your site
  • Custom domains allowed
  • Free SSL

Watch out

  • Hit and CPU limits
  • PHP only, no SSH
  • Slower than paid hosts

How to start on InfinityFree

  1. 1

    Sign up at infinityfree.com with an email

  2. 2

    Create an account and pick a free subdomain or add your domain

  3. 3

    Open the control panel and upload files or use Softaculous

  4. 4

    Create a MySQL database if needed

  5. 5

    Turn on free SSL

InfinityFree compared

InfinityFree: questions

Is InfinityFree free?

5 GB disk, unmetered bandwidth, up to 400 MySQL databases, free SSL, a free subdomain or your own domain. Free plan ends: Never.

Does InfinityFree need a credit card?

No, you can sign up for InfinityFree's free plan without a card.

What is the catch with InfinityFree's free plan?

Daily hit and CPU limits suspend busy sites, and there is no SSH or Node/Python.

Can I use my own domain on InfinityFree for free?

Yes, you can connect your own domain on the free plan. You also get a free address at e.g. *.infinityfreeapp.com (25+ choices).

What are the best free alternatives to InfinityFree?

AwardSpace, ByetHost, Freehostia. Compare their limits on this page or open each one for details.

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