Top 5 PHP Web Hosting Plans for 2026

Compare five shared hosting plans by their highest listed PHP version, then by RAM and database capacity. This 2026 ranking helps you shortlist a host for a new PHP site or check whether a plan has the limits your existing projects need.

How we ranked PHP hosting

We rank these plans first by the highest PHP version each provider lists: newer support comes first. Where versions match, we use the listed RAM and database limits to distinguish the options, then consider practical hosting capacity such as site and storage limits. A high PHP version is useful only if your application supports it, so check your framework, plugins and required extensions before switching. We rank on listed specs and features rather than lab tests.

1. SiteGround GoGeek

SiteGround GoGeek takes the top spot because it lists PHP 8.6, the highest version among these five plans. It also offers unlimited databases, websites and traffic, with 100 GB of SSD storage. RAM is not listed, so you cannot compare that limit directly with the next two plans. Still, if PHP version is your main filter and you need room for multiple sites or databases, its stated limits are generous.

• Strengths: PHP 8.6; unlimited databases, websites and traffic; 100 GB SSD storage; daily backups retained for 30 days.
• More to consider: RAM is not listed, and the plan has a 12-month minimum term. Its own control panel may also be a different workflow from cPanel or Plesk.

GoGeek suits you if your application can use PHP 8.6 and you want to host several sites without a stated database cap. It also includes staging, SSH access, a CDN and one-click WordPress installation, which can help when you maintain sites as well as build them.

2. checkdomain Business 7.0

checkdomain Business 7.0 lists PHP 8.5 and stands out among the plans at that version with 10 GB of RAM. Its 300 databases and 600 GB of storage give you clear limits to plan around, while unlimited websites and traffic offer scope for a sizeable shared-hosting setup. NVMe SSD storage is listed, and backups run several times a day, though retention is seven days.

• Strengths: PHP 8.5; 10 GB RAM; 300 databases; 600 GB NVMe SSD storage; unlimited websites and traffic.
• More to consider: The data centre is in Germany, and backups are kept for seven days. The minimum term is 12 months.

Choose it if you want PHP 8.5 with a specified RAM allowance and many databases, for example when separating several projects or application environments. The provider lists SSH access and one-click WordPress installation, but no staging environment is listed.

3. A2 Hosting Max Plan

A2 Hosting Max Plan also lists PHP 8.5, but has 8 GB of RAM, placing it behind checkdomain on the listed memory limit. It includes four CPU cores, NVMe SSD storage and capacity for 50 websites. The database count is not listed, so check with A2 before choosing it for projects that rely on a known database allowance.

• Strengths: PHP 8.5; 8 GB RAM; four CPU cores; 50 websites; 100 GB NVMe SSD storage; staging and daily backups retained for 30 days.
• More to consider: CDN is listed as unavailable, and the database limit is not stated. The plan includes 40 email accounts.

This plan suits you if you want PHP 8.5 alongside stated CPU and RAM limits, and your setup fits within 50 sites and 100 GB of storage. Its minimum term is one month, giving you more term flexibility than the first two options. A2 lists data centres in Germany, the UK, the US, Singapore, India and Australia.

4. name.eu Jungle

name.eu Jungle lists PHP 8.3, below the first three plans, but offers 500 GB of NVMe SSD storage and 15 databases. It supports up to five websites, so the large storage allowance is more relevant if your smaller number of sites holds substantial files. Plesk is the control panel, and SSH access is included.

• Strengths: PHP 8.3; 500 GB NVMe SSD storage; 15 databases; daily backups retained for 14 days; Plesk and SSH access.
• More to consider: The plan is limited to five websites, lists no free domain, and gives 2 GB of storage per mailbox. RAM is not listed.

Pick Jungle if PHP 8.3 is sufficient for your software and you value a large storage allowance over a high site count or newer PHP support. Its data centre is in Germany, and one-click WordPress installation is listed. The 15-database cap is worth checking against your planned applications before you move.

5. HostGator Business Plan

HostGator Business Plan lists PHP 8.2, the oldest PHP version among the five ranked plans, and comes fifth for this PHP-focused comparison. It pairs that version with unlimited databases, 50 websites and 50 GB of SSD storage. CDN and staging are included, and the control panel is cPanel. Backups run weekly, with no retention period listed.

• Strengths: Unlimited databases; 50 websites; CDN; staging; SSH access; cPanel and one-click WordPress installation.
• More to consider: PHP 8.2 is older than the versions listed by the other ranked plans. Storage is 50 GB, backups are weekly, and the stated uptime guarantee is 99%.

This option may fit you if PHP 8.2 works for your software and you want multiple sites, unlimited databases and cPanel. Before choosing it for a new build, verify that your application and dependencies support the listed PHP version. The plan also lists a free domain and 24/7 support.

Why other plans missed the list

Cloud86 Power offers daily backups, unlimited email accounts and a 99.98% uptime guarantee, but its listed PHP 7.4 is the oldest version in this group, so it falls behind on the page’s main ranking factor. It also has 20 databases and supports 10 websites.

How to choose PHP hosting

Start with the PHP version your application requires, not simply the highest number on a plan. Check the version currently used by your site, then confirm compatibility with its framework, plugins and custom code before changing hosts. If you are building a new project, make sure the version you select is supported by the software you intend to install.

Next, match the listed limits to your workload. Several separate projects may make database and website caps more relevant than raw storage; a file-heavy site may put storage first. RAM and CPU cores can help you compare plans when those limits are stated, but the providers do not list every limit here. Ask about any missing figure you need, including database capacity for A2 or RAM for SiteGround and name.eu.

Finally, check the operational details that affect your move: SSH access, staging, backups and their retention, control panel, and data centre location. In 2026, this ranking gives you a quick PHP-first shortlist, but your application’s compatibility and the plan’s specific limits should decide the final choice.