When Hostpoint was founded in the spring of 2001, the young entrepreneurs aimed to make web hosting simpler, more powerful, and accessible and affordable for everyone. Hostpoint was successful with this idea: The company grew steadily, developed into Switzerland's largest web hosting provider and leading domain registrar, and has since played a crucial role in the Swiss internet.
The range of products and services was continually expanded. In addition to the traditionally strong core areas of hosting and domains, Hostpoint also established itself as a provider of email and office solutions, website builders, and e-commerce. Alongside the development of its product portfolio, personal customer support has always held great importance. With free 7-day support via email and phone in four languages, Hostpoint is a leader in customer support in the Swiss hosting industry.
Key milestones in the company's history include the introduction of the self-developed Hostpoint Control Panel in 2007 and the acquisition of a large number of former Switch customers in 2015, after the registrar for .ch domains had to relinquish the end customer business. Surpassing the landmark of managing one million domains in 2022 was a highlight of the company's recent history.
A quarter century of continuous growth also means that Hostpoint is still on a growth trajectory after 25 years. The company now manages over 1.3 million domains, hosts around 340,000 websites, and operates 800,000 email addresses. Based in Rapperswil-Jona SG, Hostpoint employs around 130 people. In the last five years alone, the number of employees has grown by almost 70 percent, whereas ten years ago, it was just under 50 people.
From the rise of social media and smartphones to the spread of cloud services and AI applications, the internet and customer requirements have fundamentally changed over the past 25 years. Hostpoint has continually evolved alongside this technological change and maintained its position as a reliable Swiss provider for cloud services.
Today, topics like security, stability, data protection and digital sovereignty are more central than ever. In the email and office sector, Hostpoint is experiencing strong demand because more and more customers are consciously opting for an email service with data located in Switzerland. This is one of Hostpoint's key strengths, consistently committed to the Swiss location. All data is stored on servers in Switzerland, and software development, support, and administration are also based in Switzerland. As a company 100 per cent owner-managed and still in Swiss hands, Hostpoint combines technological independence with local roots.
Also well-positioned for the future, Markus Gebert, Co-Founder and CEO of Hostpoint, states: "The Swiss hosting market has significantly changed and increasingly consolidated in recent years. While various providers have been acquired by international corporations, Hostpoint remains independent. We want to consistently continue our path, grow further, and also continue to focus on quality, customer proximity, and reliable Swiss infrastructure."
Hostpoint - the leading Swiss cloud provider for hosting, domains, and email.
With 25 years of experience, Hostpoint is the largest web hosting provider and leading domain registrar in Switzerland. Hostpoint offers simple and straightforward solutions from a single source - for domains, websites, webshops, and email. As an ICANN-accredited domain registrar, Hostpoint manages over 1.3 million domain names. With a state-of-the-art infrastructure and server location in Switzerland, Hostpoint ensures the stable operation of around 340,000 Swiss websites and 800,000 email accounts every day.
Contact: Mauro Landolt,
Head of Communication
Hostpoint AG, Neue Jonastrasse 60, CH-8640 Rapperswil-Jona
media@hostpoint.ch