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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The price is very good considering the value Fran offers. I've been using a managed email service (CraneMail) since June 2025. So far, I'm satisfied with the service. I find the service... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fran got me out of a massive hole a long time ago, so when he created a new company, I joined it, as he always delivers top-notch support and services. NameCrane is easy to use; the support is on poin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My brother in crane! Thanks fran for franning my service, no other provider support franning like fran does! Fran helps me sleep at night like a baby, knowing that email deliverability & spamfi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable and cost-effective cpanel/Linux hosting for my domain web site and email for years now (through the more recent name change to NameCrane). Tech support has always been responsive and pretty g... See more

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NameCrane is a web hosting provider and domain registrar (domains coming soon). Originally founded as BuyShared.net in 2014 (from Frantech/BuyVM), we've spun off the web hosting customers under the NameCrane brand. We provide affordable and extremely fast web hosting, reseller hosting, and semi-dedicated hosting. Recently accredited by ICANN we plan to begin offering domain registrations shortly!


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finally, singapore location!

We're based out of India and have been waiting for really long for buyshared - now namecrane, to roll out Signapore or Indian location. As soon as I saw it, we signed up immediately, migrated over our websites to them and the support during the entire migration process was really impeccable. Not to mention, our wordpress website loads really fast and I am really impressed.

8 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast, efficient & friendly support

Great support

I have been with NameCrane for a few weeks however I had been a customer when they were operating under the name Frantech, and the support was and still is amazing.

I asked a question at XX:57, and at XX:58, my issue was completely resolved as Mateus had responded very quickly.

The response from support is always fast and in the past they have gone above and beyond to help me resolve an issue with WordPress despite it being unmanaged hosting.

23 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Quality, Great Value

Been a customer since launch, having used BuyShared for many years before the transition.

Customer service remains as excellent as ever, the performance is outstanding and the price remains suspiciously low.

This is honestly the best performing shared hosting I've ever used, and easily the best value. Would recommend without hesitation.

13 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great webhost and service!

One of the best web hosting services! Have been with NameCrane since it was called BuyShared.

The team is always quick to respond to my questions and always extremely helpful.

23 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The attendant was competent

The attendant was competent and diligent. He provided all the necessary information I needed and took all the appropriate actions that the situation allowed. I am very grateful.

23 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly one of the best web hosting!

Truly one of the best web hosting even for a busy dynamic php website, not just static wordpress. It is good for dynamic websites such as forums, shopping cart websites, etc. Stays fast always and uptime is solid!

20 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike went above and beyond to help me

Mike went above and beyond to help me. I was having issues with emails being delivered from my website after moving my website to NameCrane. Mike updated the settings on my C-Panel and WordPress website and also provided me with step-by-step instructions (including images) to update my domain name account. He was quick to respond, efficient, and clear. Better service than many other tech companies in my opinion.

25 June 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best ever

Among other reseller hosting I used, NameCrane is the best among them all. It is very affordable yet the service is great, from pricing to speed of the servers to support team. Their support team are very helpful too, no ticket was left unanswered. Thank you so much!

9 June 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly a flawless experience

I've been using Namecrane since it was called BuyShared and it's been near-flawless. Every issue I've had was resolved by the team quite fast. The services are extremely inexpensive and also perform very well, unlike many, many other hosts I've tried.

Namecrane offers Redis cache and Litespeed webserver which are both very helpful for website speed/loadtime. They place no hard bandwidth limits, offer generous amounts of disk space, CPU and I/O (actually there's no IO limit), and use DDR5 RAM. The namecrane website itself is super fast making it easy to do things when in a hurry.

There are truly countless other features, too many to list in one review. However, what I can say for certain here is that I wouldnt use any other shared host over Namecrane today.

24 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used BuyShared (now NameCrane)/BuyVM in…

Used BuyShared (now NameCrane)/BuyVM in the past so decided to try their new NameCrane crates. Super fast servers and server loads are always very low. Had to put a few tickets in and support has always been quick and helpful. Congrats on the new brand!

1 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service! Great Price!

I have been using namcrane (BuyShared) for a few years now and have had no issues. Support is great and they are just good people. I know some people say its cheap, so they must be overselling, but that's not the case here.

11 April 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Worst hoster in my 8 years experience

I was a customer of frantech / buyshared / namecrane for one year.

This is by far the worst webhoster I experienced in the last 8 years.

You can count on about 7-10 unexpected downtimes per 3 month for at least one hour each.

Bad communication (I got my renewal invoice and three days later it was already suspended --- i was on vacation for one weeked lol)

If you look for a hobby project and it MUST be super cheap, this may your hoster.
but be aware, its nothing that you should rely on.

22 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been a customer of Namecrane's…

I've been a customer of Namecrane's products since the BuyShared days. They've always provided a stellar service with some amazing support (fast responses, from actual people). And the price is definitely not something you can complain about.

The transition from BuyShared to Namecrane was so smooth I took a double take. My account just worked on the new site with no downtime whatsoever.

Namecrane truly brings the level of support and expertise that BuyVM customers expect to the web market, and I'm all here for it.

I look forward to being a customer of Namecrane for years to come.

16 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stellar Service and Seamless Transition

As a long-time customer of BuyVM, I've been utilizing their VPS plans since 2021, and I must say, I couldn't be happier with their service. From the outset, their commitment to reliability, performance, and customer support has consistently exceeded my expectations.

One of the standout features of BuyVM is their exceptional customer service. Whenever I encountered an issue or needed assistance, their support team was always prompt, knowledgeable, and eager to help. Whether it was a technical query or a billing concern, they were there every step of the way, ensuring that my experience remained smooth and hassle-free.

Recently, I decided to explore shared hosting options and opted for their partners at NameCrane. The transition process was seamless, thanks to the collaborative efforts of both BuyVM and NameCrane. The shared hosting plan provided by NameCrane has been nothing short of excellent. The speed and performance of my website have been consistently impressive, reflecting the reliability that I've come to expect from BuyVM.

Moreover, the support staff at NameCrane has been equally commendable. They are attentive, responsive, and proficient in addressing any concerns or queries I may have. It's reassuring to know that whether I'm dealing with BuyVM directly or their partners at NameCrane, I can always rely on prompt and effective assistance.

In conclusion, my experience with BuyVM and their partners at NameCrane has been exceptionally positive. Their commitment to customer satisfaction, coupled with reliable hosting solutions and exemplary support, has earned my trust and loyalty. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking top-notch hosting solutions backed by outstanding support.

10 March 2024
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