Which Hosting Plan Is Right for Your Website?
This hosting plan finder helps you choose the right web hosting solution based on your specific requirements. By analyzing your website type, expected traffic, technical expertise, performance needs, and budget, the quiz recommends the optimal hosting tier: Shared Hosting (budget-friendly, best for small sites), VPS Hosting (balanced performance and cost), Cloud Hosting (scalable, high availability), or Dedicated Server (maximum performance and control). Each recommendation includes estimated pricing, key features to look for, and top provider suggestions.
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export function hostingPlanQuiz(form: FormTs) {
form.setTitle(() => '🌐 Which Hosting Plan Is Right for Your Website?');
// ========== STATE ==========
type HostingType = 'shared' | 'vps' | 'cloud' | 'dedicated' | 'managed';
const scores = form.state<Record<HostingType, number>>({
shared: 0,
vps: 0,
cloud: 0,
dedicated: 0,
managed: 0
});
// ========== SCORING FUNCTIONS ==========
const updateScores = (hostingScores: Partial<Record<HostingType, number>>) => {
scores.update(current => {
const updated = { ...current };
(Object.entries(hostingScores) as [HostingType, number][]).forEach(([type, points]) => {
updated[type] = (updated[type] || 0) + points;
});
return updated;
});
};
const getRecommendation = (): HostingType => {
const s = scores();
const entries = Object.entries(s) as [HostingType, number][];
const sorted = entries.sort((a, b) => b[1] - a[1]);
return sorted[0]?.[0] || 'shared';
};
const getTopThree = (): [HostingType, number][] => {
const s = scores();
const entries = Object.entries(s) as [HostingType, number][];
return entries.sort((a, b) => b[1] - a[1]).slice(0, 3);
};
type HostingInfo = {
name: string;
tagline: string;
bestFor: string;
priceRange: string;
providers: string;
pros: string[];
cons: string[];
};
const hostingInfo: Record<HostingType, HostingInfo> = {
shared: {
name: 'Shared Hosting',
tagline: 'Affordable & Simple',
bestFor: 'Small websites, blogs, portfolios with low traffic',
priceRange: '$3-15/month',
providers: 'Bluehost, Hostinger, SiteGround',
pros: ['Very affordable', 'Easy to set up', 'Managed by provider'],
cons: ['Limited resources', 'Slower performance', 'Less control']
},
vps: {
name: 'VPS Hosting',
tagline: 'Power & Control',
bestFor: 'Growing sites, developers needing root access',
priceRange: '$20-80/month',
providers: 'DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr',
pros: ['Dedicated resources', 'Root access', 'Scalable'],
cons: ['Requires technical knowledge', 'Self-managed', 'More expensive']
},
cloud: {
name: 'Cloud Hosting',
tagline: 'Scale On Demand',
bestFor: 'High-traffic sites, apps with variable load',
priceRange: '$20-500+/month (usage-based)',
providers: 'AWS, Google Cloud, Azure',
pros: ['Infinite scalability', 'Pay for what you use', 'High availability'],
cons: ['Complex pricing', 'Steep learning curve', 'Can get expensive']
},
dedicated: {
name: 'Dedicated Server',
tagline: 'Maximum Performance',
bestFor: 'Enterprise sites, high-security requirements',
priceRange: '$100-500+/month',
providers: 'OVH, Hetzner, Liquid Web',
pros: ['Full server resources', 'Maximum performance', 'Complete control'],
cons: ['Expensive', 'Requires expertise', 'Fixed capacity']
},
managed: {
name: 'Managed WordPress',
tagline: 'Hassle-Free WordPress',
bestFor: 'WordPress sites wanting speed & security without hassle',
priceRange: '$25-300/month',
providers: 'WP Engine, Kinsta, Flywheel',
pros: ['Optimized for WordPress', 'Automatic updates', 'Expert support'],
cons: ['WordPress only', 'More expensive', 'Some restrictions']
}
};
const getHostingInfo = (type: HostingType): HostingInfo => hostingInfo[type];
const getMatchPercentage = (type: HostingType) => {
const s = scores();
const maxPossible = 40;
return Math.min(100, Math.round((s[type] / maxPossible) * 100));
};
// ========== COMPLETION SCREEN ==========
form.configureCompletionScreen({
type: 'text',
title: '🌐 Your Hosting Recommendation Is Ready!',
message: () => `We recommend ${getHostingInfo(getRecommendation()).name} for your needs. Check your email for the detailed comparison guide and setup tips!`
});
// ========== PAGES ==========
const pages = form.addPages('quiz-pages', { heightMode: 'current-page' });
// ========== PAGE 1: Website Type ==========
const page1 = pages.addPage('website-type', { mobileBreakpoint: 500 });
page1.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header1', {
label: 'Step 1 of 5: Your Website',
computedValue: () => 'Tell us about your website or project',
customStyles: { fontSize: '0.9rem', color: '#6b7280', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
page1.addSpacer({ height: '24px' });
page1.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('siteType', {
label: 'What type of website are you building?',
options: [
{ id: 'blog', name: '📝 Blog or personal site' },
{ id: 'business', name: '🏢 Business/corporate site' },
{ id: 'ecommerce', name: '🛒 E-commerce store' },
{ id: 'webapp', name: '⚡ Web application (SaaS)' },
{ id: 'enterprise', name: '🏛️ Enterprise/high-traffic portal' }
],
orientation: 'vertical',
onValueChange: (v) => {
if (v === 'blog') updateScores({ shared: 4, managed: 3, vps: 1 });
else if (v === 'business') updateScores({ shared: 2, managed: 3, vps: 2, cloud: 1 });
else if (v === 'ecommerce') updateScores({ managed: 3, vps: 3, cloud: 3, dedicated: 1 });
else if (v === 'webapp') updateScores({ vps: 4, cloud: 4, dedicated: 2 });
else if (v === 'enterprise') updateScores({ cloud: 4, dedicated: 4, vps: 2 });
}
});
});
page1.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('platform', {
label: 'What platform will you use?',
options: [
{ id: 'wordpress', name: 'WordPress' },
{ id: 'shopify', name: 'Shopify (hosted separately)' },
{ id: 'custom', name: 'Custom code (Node, Python, etc.)' },
{ id: 'static', name: 'Static site (HTML, Hugo, Gatsby)' },
{ id: 'unsure', name: 'Not sure yet' }
],
orientation: 'vertical',
onValueChange: (v) => {
if (v === 'wordpress') updateScores({ managed: 5, shared: 3, vps: 2 });
else if (v === 'custom') updateScores({ vps: 4, cloud: 4, dedicated: 2 });
else if (v === 'static') updateScores({ shared: 3, cloud: 2 });
else if (v === 'unsure') updateScores({ shared: 2, managed: 2, vps: 2 });
}
});
});
// ========== PAGE 2: Traffic & Scale ==========
const page2 = pages.addPage('traffic', { mobileBreakpoint: 500 });
page2.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header2', {
label: 'Step 2 of 5: Traffic & Scale',
computedValue: () => 'How much traffic do you expect?',
customStyles: { fontSize: '0.9rem', color: '#6b7280', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
page2.addSpacer({ height: '24px' });
page2.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('traffic', {
label: 'Expected monthly visitors:',
options: [
{ id: 'tiny', name: 'Under 1,000' },
{ id: 'small', name: '1,000 - 10,000' },
{ id: 'medium', name: '10,000 - 100,000' },
{ id: 'large', name: '100,000 - 1,000,000' },
{ id: 'massive', name: 'Over 1,000,000' }
],
orientation: 'vertical',
onValueChange: (v) => {
if (v === 'tiny') updateScores({ shared: 5, managed: 3 });
else if (v === 'small') updateScores({ shared: 3, managed: 4, vps: 2 });
else if (v === 'medium') updateScores({ vps: 4, managed: 3, cloud: 3 });
else if (v === 'large') updateScores({ cloud: 5, dedicated: 4, vps: 2 });
else if (v === 'massive') updateScores({ cloud: 5, dedicated: 5 });
}
});
});
page2.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('trafficPattern', {
label: 'How does your traffic behave?',
options: [
{ id: 'steady', name: '📊 Steady and predictable' },
{ id: 'growing', name: '📈 Growing steadily' },
{ id: 'spiky', name: '📉 Spiky (viral posts, sales events)' },
{ id: 'seasonal', name: '🗓️ Seasonal peaks' }
],
orientation: 'vertical',
onValueChange: (v) => {
if (v === 'steady') updateScores({ shared: 2, vps: 3, dedicated: 3 });
else if (v === 'growing') updateScores({ vps: 3, cloud: 3, managed: 2 });
else if (v === 'spiky') updateScores({ cloud: 5, vps: 1 });
else if (v === 'seasonal') updateScores({ cloud: 4, vps: 2 });
}
});
});
// ========== PAGE 3: Technical & Budget ==========
const page3 = pages.addPage('technical', { mobileBreakpoint: 500 });
page3.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header3', {
label: 'Step 3 of 5: Technical Skills & Budget',
computedValue: () => 'What\'s your technical level and budget?',
customStyles: { fontSize: '0.9rem', color: '#6b7280', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
page3.addSpacer({ height: '24px' });
page3.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('techLevel', {
label: 'Your technical experience:',
options: [
{ id: 'beginner', name: '🌱 Beginner - I want it simple' },
{ id: 'intermediate', name: '📚 Intermediate - I can follow guides' },
{ id: 'advanced', name: '💻 Advanced - I know Linux/servers' },
{ id: 'expert', name: '🔧 Expert - DevOps/SysAdmin experience' }
],
orientation: 'vertical',
onValueChange: (v) => {
if (v === 'beginner') updateScores({ shared: 5, managed: 5 });
else if (v === 'intermediate') updateScores({ shared: 3, managed: 4, vps: 2 });
else if (v === 'advanced') updateScores({ vps: 4, cloud: 3, dedicated: 2 });
else if (v === 'expert') updateScores({ vps: 4, cloud: 5, dedicated: 4 });
}
});
});
page3.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('budget', {
label: 'Monthly hosting budget:',
options: [
{ id: 'minimal', name: 'Under $20/month' },
{ id: 'moderate', name: '$20-50/month' },
{ id: 'comfortable', name: '$50-150/month' },
{ id: 'enterprise', name: '$150+/month' }
],
orientation: 'vertical',
onValueChange: (v) => {
if (v === 'minimal') updateScores({ shared: 5 });
else if (v === 'moderate') updateScores({ shared: 2, managed: 4, vps: 3 });
else if (v === 'comfortable') updateScores({ managed: 3, vps: 4, cloud: 3, dedicated: 2 });
else if (v === 'enterprise') updateScores({ cloud: 4, dedicated: 5, managed: 3 });
}
});
});
// ========== PAGE 4: Requirements ==========
const page4 = pages.addPage('requirements', { mobileBreakpoint: 500 });
page4.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header4', {
label: 'Step 4 of 5: Special Requirements',
computedValue: () => 'Any specific needs?',
customStyles: { fontSize: '0.9rem', color: '#6b7280', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
page4.addSpacer({ height: '24px' });
page4.addRow(row => {
row.addSuggestionChips('requirements', {
label: 'Select any special requirements:',
suggestions: [
{ id: 'ssl', name: '🔒 SSL Certificate' },
{ id: 'backup', name: '💾 Auto Backups' },
{ id: 'cdn', name: '🌍 CDN/Global Speed' },
{ id: 'staging', name: '🧪 Staging Environment' },
{ id: 'compliance', name: '📋 Compliance (HIPAA, PCI)' },
{ id: 'support', name: '🎧 24/7 Support' }
],
onValueChange: (v) => {
const picks = v || [];
if (picks.includes('ssl')) updateScores({ managed: 1, cloud: 1 });
if (picks.includes('backup')) updateScores({ managed: 2, cloud: 1 });
if (picks.includes('cdn')) updateScores({ cloud: 3, managed: 2 });
if (picks.includes('staging')) updateScores({ managed: 3, vps: 1 });
if (picks.includes('compliance')) updateScores({ dedicated: 4, cloud: 3 });
if (picks.includes('support')) updateScores({ managed: 3, shared: 1 });
}
});
});
page4.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('uptime', {
label: 'How critical is uptime for your site?',
options: [
{ id: 'low', name: 'Nice to have - occasional downtime OK' },
{ id: 'medium', name: 'Important - minimal downtime preferred' },
{ id: 'high', name: 'Critical - downtime costs money' },
{ id: 'mission', name: 'Mission-critical - 99.99% uptime required' }
],
orientation: 'vertical',
onValueChange: (v) => {
if (v === 'low') updateScores({ shared: 3 });
else if (v === 'medium') updateScores({ managed: 3, vps: 2 });
else if (v === 'high') updateScores({ cloud: 4, dedicated: 3 });
else if (v === 'mission') updateScores({ cloud: 5, dedicated: 4 });
}
});
});
// ========== PAGE 5: Results ==========
const page5 = pages.addPage('results', { mobileBreakpoint: 500 });
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header5', {
label: 'Step 5 of 5: Your Hosting Recommendation',
computedValue: () => 'Here\'s what we recommend',
customStyles: { fontSize: '0.9rem', color: '#6b7280', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
page5.addSpacer({ height: '24px' });
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('mainResult', {
label: '',
computedValue: () => `🌐 ${getHostingInfo(getRecommendation()).name}`,
customStyles: {
fontSize: '32px',
fontWeight: 'bold',
textAlign: 'center',
padding: '20px',
borderRadius: '12px',
color: '#059669',
background: '#ecfdf5'
}
});
});
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('tagline', {
label: '',
computedValue: () => getHostingInfo(getRecommendation()).tagline,
customStyles: { textAlign: 'center', fontStyle: 'italic', fontSize: '18px', padding: '10px' }
});
});
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('bestFor', {
label: '✨ Best For',
computedValue: () => getHostingInfo(getRecommendation()).bestFor,
customStyles: { padding: '12px', background: '#f9fafb', borderRadius: '8px' }
});
});
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('priceRange', {
label: '💰 Price Range',
computedValue: () => getHostingInfo(getRecommendation()).priceRange,
customStyles: { padding: '12px' }
});
});
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('providers', {
label: '🏆 Top Providers',
computedValue: () => getHostingInfo(getRecommendation()).providers,
customStyles: { padding: '12px', background: '#f0f9ff', borderRadius: '8px' }
});
});
const alternativesSection = page5.addSubform('alternatives', {
title: '🥈 Other Options (click to expand)',
isCollapsible: true,
customStyles: { background: '#f9fafb', borderRadius: '8px', marginTop: '20px' }
});
alternativesSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('otherOptions', {
label: 'Your Top 3 Matches',
computedValue: () => {
const top3 = getTopThree();
return top3.map((entry, i) => {
const info = getHostingInfo(entry[0]);
return `${i + 1}. ${info.name} (${getMatchPercentage(entry[0])}% match) - ${info.priceRange}`;
}).join('\n\n');
}
});
});
// ========== PAGE 6: Lead Capture ==========
const page6 = pages.addPage('lead-capture', { mobileBreakpoint: 500 });
page6.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header6', {
label: 'Get Your Hosting Setup Guide',
computedValue: () => 'We\'ll send you detailed setup instructions',
customStyles: { fontSize: '0.9rem', color: '#6b7280', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
page6.addSpacer({ height: '24px' });
page6.addRow(row => {
row.addTextbox('name', { label: 'Your Name', isRequired: true, placeholder: 'John Smith' }, '1fr');
row.addEmail('email', { label: 'Email', isRequired: true, placeholder: 'john@email.com' }, '1fr');
});
page6.addRow(row => {
row.addTextbox('website', { label: 'Website URL (if exists)', placeholder: 'www.example.com' }, '1fr');
row.addEmpty('1fr');
});
page6.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckboxList('consent', {
options: [
{ id: 'guide', name: '📄 Send me the hosting setup guide', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'deals', name: '🎁 Send me exclusive hosting deals' },
{ id: 'migration', name: '🚀 Help me migrate my current site' }
],
defaultValue: ['guide'],
orientation: 'vertical'
});
});
// ========== SUBMIT BUTTON ==========
form.configureSubmitButton({
label: () => `🌐 Get My ${getHostingInfo(getRecommendation()).name} Guide`
});
// ========== PDF REPORT ==========
form.configurePdf('hosting-guide', pdf => {
pdf.configure({
filename: 'hosting-recommendation-guide.pdf',
pageSize: 'A4',
allowUserDownload: true,
downloadButtonLabel: '🌐 Download Hosting Guide',
header: {
title: 'Hosting Recommendation',
subtitle: 'Your Personalized Hosting Guide'
},
footer: {
text: 'Generated by FormTs',
showPageNumbers: true
}
});
const rec = getRecommendation();
const info = getHostingInfo(rec);
pdf.addSection('Your Recommendation', section => {
section.addRow(row => {
row.addField('Hosting Type', info.name);
row.addField('Price Range', info.priceRange);
});
section.addText(`Best for: ${info.bestFor}`);
section.addText(`Top Providers: ${info.providers}`);
});
pdf.addSection('Pros & Cons', section => {
section.addText('PROS:');
info.pros.forEach(pro => section.addText(` ✅ ${pro}`));
section.addSpacer(10);
section.addText('CONS:');
info.cons.forEach(con => section.addText(` ⚠️ ${con}`));
});
pdf.addPageBreak();
pdf.addSection('All Options Compared', section => {
section.addTable(
['Type', 'Match', 'Price', 'Best For'],
getTopThree().map(entry => {
const i = getHostingInfo(entry[0]);
return [i.name, `${getMatchPercentage(entry[0])}%`, i.priceRange, i.bestFor];
})
);
});
pdf.addSection('Next Steps', section => {
section.addText('1. Sign up with one of the recommended providers');
section.addText('2. Choose a plan that fits your current needs');
section.addText('3. Set up your domain and SSL certificate');
section.addText('4. Install your platform (WordPress, etc.)');
section.addText('5. Configure backups and security');
});
});
form.configureSubmitBehavior({ sendToServer: true });
}
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between shared and VPS hosting?
Shared hosting places multiple websites on one server sharing resources - it's cheapest but performance varies. VPS (Virtual Private Server) gives you dedicated resources on a virtualized server - more consistent performance and control at a higher cost.
When should I upgrade to cloud hosting?
Consider cloud hosting when you need high availability (99.99% uptime), traffic scalability (handle sudden spikes), geographic distribution, or pay-as-you-go pricing. It's ideal for growing businesses and applications with variable traffic.
Do I need a dedicated server?
Dedicated servers are best for high-traffic sites (100K+ monthly visitors), applications requiring maximum performance, strict security/compliance needs, or complete control over the server environment. They're the most expensive option.
How much should I budget for hosting?
Shared hosting: $3-15/month. VPS: $20-80/month. Cloud hosting: $50-200/month (usage-based). Dedicated: $100-500+/month. Choose based on your actual needs - overbuying hosting wastes money, underbuying hurts performance.