Guide
Gandi for a small project: spot when it is time to change plans
Gandi suits small ethical projects — domain, mail, modest web hosting. Moving to VPS or cloud is decided on load, not the no-logs logo.
Scoring
Gandi review
Performance8,3
Price8,2
Sovereignty8,7
Sustainability6,4
Support7,8
Simplicity8,1
Strengths
+Based in France
+Offers shared hosting and cloud
+ISO 27001 certification
+French-speaking support
Weaknesses
–Some pricing details should be checked on the official site
–Documentation depth varies by product line
–Compare plans carefully (shared, VPS, cloud)
Editorial verdict
Gandi combines European web hosting, domains and VPSs. It suits projects favouring a France or Luxembourg location.
Gandi is a long-standing French domain and hosting provider. Websites can be located in France or Luxembourg, while GandiCloud VPSs are hosted in France.
Web plans start at €2 excl. VAT per month and VPSs at €5 excl. VAT. Gandi states ISO 27001:2022 certification for its information-security management system.
Frequently asked
Gandi FAQ
Where does Gandi host data?
At Gandi, data jurisdiction: France (EU); data centers: FR, LU. Always confirm the exact plan scope before signing.
What is the entry price at Gandi?
The entry price listed in our directory is 2.0 € / month (indicative).
Is Gandi suited to compliance needs?
Gandi notably lists: ISO 27001, GDPR compliance. A certification may cover only part of the catalogue — check the relevant SKU.
What uptime is listed for Gandi?
The uptime / SLA recorded for Gandi is 99,95 %. Contractual terms (credits, exclusions) are on the host’s site.
How do you reach Gandi support?
To reach Gandi: French-language support; channels: chat, ticket; hours: Business hours.
Which hosting types does Gandi cover in our directory?
Listed types: shared hosting, cloud.
Plans
Essential
Web hosting
2 € HT
/ month
Starter
20 GB web
3,99 € HT
/ month
V-R1
1 CPU, 1 GB RAM
5 € HT
/ month
Key criteria
- ISO 27001 Yes
- GDPR compliance Yes
- Outside US Cloud Act Yes
- French-language support Yes
- Automated backups Yes
- Two-factor authentication Yes
- SSH access Yes
- Docker Yes
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