Windows Hosting India
Windows hosting runs websites on Windows Server with IIS, MS SQL Server and ASP.NET, the stack that .NET Framework applications need. WebJi® Windows plans include Plesk, an MS SQL database and free SSL, costing ₹2,300, ₹4,200 or ₹8,400 a year before 18% GST. PHP and WordPress sites are cheaper on Linux.
For developers and businesses whose application is written in ASP.NET or .NET Framework, or whose data lives in MS SQL Server.
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is Windows hosting?
Windows hosting is web hosting on Microsoft Windows Server, where IIS serves the site, MS SQL Server stores the data and ASP.NET or .NET runs the code. It exists for one reason: software written for Microsoft's stack will not run on a Linux server.
Every WebJi® Windows shared account is managed through Plesk (cPanel does not run on Windows) and includes an MS SQL database. You publish the application; WebJi® patches the operating system, runs IIS and keeps the application pools healthy.
Does your application need Windows hosting?
You need Windows hosting if the code targets ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC or .NET Framework, or if it depends on MS SQL Server or MS Access data; everything else is cheaper on Linux. Many Indian businesses run a .NET 4.x billing, inventory or school-management app built years ago, and a Windows plan keeps it running without a rewrite.
| Your site or app uses | Windows hosting? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| ASP.NET Web Forms or MVC on .NET Framework 4.x | Yes | .NET Framework runs only on Windows |
| MS SQL Server features (T-SQL procedures, SSMS workflows) | Yes | SQL Server comes with the Windows plans |
| MS Access (.mdb) data sources | Yes | The Access drivers are Windows components |
| ASP.NET Core / modern .NET | Either | Cross-platform; Windows if you also need SQL Server |
| WordPress, PHP, Laravel, Node.js | No | Built for Linux; use Linux hosting from ₹300 a month |
How much does Windows hosting cost in India?
WebJi® Windows hosting with MS SQL costs ₹2,300, ₹4,200 or ₹8,400 a year, before 18% GST, billed annually from WebJi® billing. Each plan includes Plesk, IIS, an MS SQL database and free SSL.
| Plan | Stack | Price (₹/yr) | Works out to (₹/mo) | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win-SQLPro | Windows + MS SQL — production sites | 2,300 | ≈ 192 | Order Now → |
| Win-SQLDev | Windows + MS SQL — heavier DB workloads | 4,200 | 350 | Order Now → |
| Win-SQLDev+ | Windows + MS SQL — max resources | 8,400 | 700 | Order Now → |
The monthly column is the yearly price divided by 12, shown only for comparison; the plans are billed yearly. A three-year run of Win-SQLPro is ₹6,900 (₹2,300 × 3) before GST. A setup not listed here is quoted by email at support@webji.services before you pay.
The Windows hosting stack on WebJi® plans
Plans run IIS 10 under Plesk with .NET Framework 4.8 and .NET 8, MS SQL databases, URL Rewrite enabled and free Let's Encrypt SSL that renews automatically. URL Rewrite does for IIS what mod_rewrite does for Apache, so clean URLs and HTTPS redirects work from web.config.
- Web server: IIS 10, with application pools recycled server-side.
- Frameworks: .NET Framework 4.8 for legacy apps and .NET 8 for ASP.NET Core.
- Database: MS SQL on every plan; connection strings are tested at setup.
- Configuration: app settings, connection strings and custom errors through web.config, visible in Plesk.
- SSL: Let's Encrypt issued inside Plesk with auto-renewal.
Microsoft ended support for .NET 8 on 10 November 2026, and .NET 10 is the current long-term-support release. If you are starting a new ASP.NET Core project, confirm the runtime version available on your plan with support@webji.services before you build. Also name any third-party DLLs or Crystal Reports needs before choosing a tier.
How to publish an ASP.NET site to Windows hosting
Publish straight from Visual Studio with Web Deploy, or upload the build over FTP or FTPS into Plesk's httpdocs folder, with web.config included in the package. Both methods leave IIS settings you can still adjust in Plesk.
- Create the MS SQL database and user in Plesk and copy the connection string.
- Put that string in web.config, or in the hosting settings that override it.
- Import the Web Deploy publish settings from Plesk into Visual Studio, or connect an FTPS client.
- Publish, then open the site on its temporary URL and check logins and reports.
- Issue the Let's Encrypt certificate and point the domain's A record.
A longer checklist is in hosting an ASP.NET website. For framework-specific advice, see ASP.NET hosting.
Windows shared hosting vs a Windows server with Remote Desktop
Stay on shared Windows hosting while the app only needs IIS and a database; move to a Windows server when you need Remote Desktop, Administrator rights or software installed on the OS. Shared accounts do not include RDP.
WebJi® Windows cloud servers start at ₹5,900 a month before 18% GST for 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage, on Windows Server 2019, 2022 or 2025, with Plesk available as an addon. Desktop software such as Tally runs on a Windows VPS instead of shared hosting. PHP sites that landed on Windows can move back to Linux; the steps run in reverse of switching from Linux to Windows hosting.
WebJi® has run hosting since 2005 for 12,000+ clients, with email support 24/7 in Hindi and English and an average first reply under 60 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Can WordPress run on Windows hosting?
It can, because Plesk on Windows runs PHP under IIS, but it is rarely the right choice. Plugins assume Apache or LiteSpeed rules in .htaccess, which IIS ignores. Put WordPress on Linux unless it must share a server with a .NET app.
Is Remote Desktop (RDP) included with Windows hosting?
No. Shared Windows accounts are managed through Plesk, Web Deploy and FTPS. Remote Desktop comes with a Windows VPS or a Windows cloud server, which starts at ₹5,900 a month before 18% GST at WebJi®.
What does the end of .NET 8 support mean for my site?
Microsoft stopped issuing .NET 8 security patches after 10 November 2026. Existing sites keep running, but you should plan a move to .NET 10, the current LTS release, and check with support@webji.services which runtimes your plan offers.
Which Windows plan suits a database-heavy ERP or school app?
Start with Win-SQLDev at ₹4,200 a year, which is sized for heavier database workloads, and move to Win-SQLDev+ at ₹8,400 if reports slow down. Win-SQLPro at ₹2,300 suits a company site with a small database.
Does .NET Framework 4.8 still get security updates?
Yes. Microsoft supports .NET Framework 4.8 as a component of the Windows version it is installed on, so it receives patches through Windows Update for as long as that Windows Server release is supported.
Prices from WebJi® billing · .NET lifecycle dates from Microsoft · Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
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