HOKASFree PHP hosting with MySQL
Run a PHP website, API or backend in its own container. Pick the PHP Server type, upload your code and open your free subdomain. A file manager, a live console and MySQL are built in. Free to start, from $1/month when you grow.
What you can host
- Plain PHP websites, contact forms and small business sites.
- PHP APIs and backends for a mobile app or a static frontend.
- Small dashboards, admin tools and internal apps.
- Webhook receivers, for example for a Telegram bot.
Built for PHP projects
- PHP Server type with its own container, so your project is not shared with other sites.
- MySQL tools in the dashboard for sites that need a database.
- File manager, VS Code editor and terminal in the browser. No FTP or SSH setup.
- GitHub deploy to update the site from a repository.
- Environment variables for database passwords and API keys.
- Unmetered bandwidth on every plan.
Free plan limits, stated plainly
Each free server has 0.3 vCPU, 256 MB RAM and 512 MB disk, and you can create up to 3 free servers. That suits small sites, prototypes and learning projects.
Free servers run on an uptime allowance that you extend by watching a short ad. A site that customers rely on belongs on a paid plan, which starts at $1 per month with 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM and 5 GB disk.
Not only PHP
If you later add a Node.js or Python service, such as an API or a bot, create it as another server in the same account. Each server is its own container.
Launch a PHP site in four steps
- Create a free accountSign up in under a minute. No credit card is asked for.
- Create a PHP serverPick the PHP Server type and the free plan or a paid one.
- Upload your codeUse the file manager or connect GitHub. Add database settings as environment variables.
- Open your siteStart the server and visit your subdomain. Watch errors in the live console.
Plans and pricing
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Disk | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 0.3 | 256 MB | 512 MB | Free forever |
| Starter | 1 | 1 GB | 5 GB | $1 /month |
| Standard | 2 | 2 GB | 8 GB | $2 /month |
| Plus | 3 | 3 GB | 12 GB | $3 /month |
| Pro | 4 | 4 GB | 16 GB | $4 /month |
| Max | 4 | 6 GB | 20 GB | $6 /month |
Billed monthly or yearly. The yearly price is ten times the monthly price. Bandwidth is unmetered on every plan. See all plans
Frequently asked questions
Is there free PHP hosting on HOKAS?
Yes. The free plan costs nothing, needs no credit card and does not expire. Each free server has 0.3 vCPU, 256 MB RAM and 512 MB disk.
Can I use a MySQL database?
Yes. MySQL tools are built into the dashboard, so PHP sites that need a database can use it.
Do I get a domain?
Every server gets a free subdomain on subhub.tr. You can also connect your own domain from the dashboard, within the limits of your plan.
Will a free PHP site stay online 24/7?
Free servers run on an uptime allowance that you extend by watching a short ad, so continuous availability is not guaranteed. Choose a paid plan for a site that must always be up.
How do I upload or update my site?
Use the browser file manager, or connect a GitHub repository and deploy from it.
How much does paid PHP hosting cost?
Paid plans start at $1 per month or $10 per year. Bandwidth is unmetered, and paid plans include premium features and DDoS protection.
Ready to deploy?
Create a free account, set up your server and have your project running in minutes. No credit card needed.