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x10Hosting free tier

Long-standing free cPanel-style host for a small PHP site.

Checked against x10Hosting's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.

What x10Hosting's free plan gives you

500 MB space, 3 domains or free subdomains, 2 MySQL databases and 3 email addresses, with no card.

x10Hosting free plan limits
LimitFree plan
Disk500 MB
Domains3 (own or free subdomains)
MySQL2 databases
Email3 addresses
Accounts1 free hosting service per user

The catch

Only 500 MB of space and one free service per person.

Pros and cons

Good

  • No card or trial period
  • Free email addresses
  • Custom domains allowed

Watch out

  • 500 MB disk
  • Bandwidth not published
  • One account per user

How to start on x10Hosting

  1. 1

    Sign up for x10 Basic

  2. 2

    Pick a free subdomain or add your domain

  3. 3

    Open the control panel

  4. 4

    Upload files or install WordPress

  5. 5

    Create a database and email

x10Hosting: questions

Is x10Hosting free?

500 MB space, 3 domains or free subdomains, 2 MySQL databases and 3 email addresses, with no card. Free plan ends: Never.

Does x10Hosting need a credit card?

No, you can sign up for x10Hosting's free plan without a card.

What is the catch with x10Hosting's free plan?

Only 500 MB of space and one free service per person.

Can I use my own domain on x10Hosting for free?

Yes, you can connect your own domain on the free plan. You also get a free address at *.x10.mx, *.x10.bz, *.elementfx.com, *.x10.network.

What are the best free alternatives to x10Hosting?

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

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