Last updated: July 13, 2026 · Data-driven, no hype
Compare 17 providers across hosting, broker and cloud-mining models using published terms and a consistent methodology. In the July 2026 dataset, published hosting rates run from $0.045 to $0.08 per kWh, while some providers quote only on request. Check the full hosting comparison, read individual provider reviews, then model a specific ASIC and power rate in the profitability calculator.
We check every number against the provider's own site and public records. An empty price cell means they don't publish a comparable all-in kWh rate, not that hosting is free. The individual reviews show the exact terms behind each row.
| Provider | Model | Since | USD/kWh | Min. term | Trustpilot | Locations | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitkern Group Top Pick | Hosting | $0.045* | 48 mo | 4.9 (31) | USA, Finland, UAE +2 | 8.5/10 | |
| Hashlabs | Hosting | $0.072 | 1 mo | 4.7 | USA, Norway, Finland +1 | 7.9/10 | |
| Simple Mining | Hosting | $0.080 | none | 4.7 (28) | USA | 7.7/10 |
| Provider | Model | Since | USD/kWh | Min. term | Trustpilot | Locations | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startmining | Hosting | $0.057* | — | — | Iceland, USA, Canada +1 | 7.7/10 | |
| Antminer Distribution Europe | Broker | $0.064* | 12 mo | 5 | Norway | 7.5/10 | |
| Blockware Solutions | Hosting | $0.078 | 12 mo | — | USA | 7.3/10 | |
| Luxor | Broker | on request | — | — | Marketplace — no own facilities | 7.3/10 | |
| Cryptohall24 | Hosting | $0.066* | 12 mo | 4 (47) | Finland, Norway, UK +1 | 7.2/10 | |
| Sazmining | Hosting | on request | 12 mo | 4 (66) | Paraguay, Norway, Ethiopia | 7.0/10 | |
| Hamus Hosting | Hosting | $0.060* | 12 mo | — | Norway, Norway, Mo i Rana | 7.0/10 | |
| Mining Store | Hosting | on request | — | 3.6 (3) | USA | 6.8/10 | |
| Bitdeer | Cloud | on request | 6 mo | 2 (17) | USA, Norway, Bhutan | 6.3/10 | |
| Frontier Mining | Hosting | on request | — | — | USA, USA | 6.3/10 | |
| NiceHash | Marketplace | on request | none | 1.3 (712) | Hashpower marketplace — no own facilities | 6.0/10 | |
| Compass Mining | Marketplace | $0.080* | none | 3.3 (789) | USA, Canada | 5.7/10 | |
| ASIC Jungle | Broker | on request | none | — | Partner network | 5.5/10 | |
| ECOS | Cloud | on request | 1 mo | 2.3 (2000) | Armenia | 4.8/10 |
These three products get sold under one word — "mining" — and they're not the same thing. With retail hosting, you own the ASIC and a facility runs it for you. Brokers and marketplaces just route your machine to someone else's data center. Cloud services sell you a hashrate contract with no physical machine at all. We label each model separately and keep public mining companies out of the hosting list entirely. Check the model column in the hosting table before you treat any price as comparable.
These three scored highest in our July 2026 dataset. A high score means the published terms look strong on paper — it doesn't lock in a price or a slot. Availability and quotes change week to week, so confirm the current terms with the provider before you commit hardware.
Bitkern Group is a Swiss-headquartered hosting provider operating since 2017 across the US, Finland, UAE, Ethiopia and Paraguay. It offers transparent dual-rate tiers — a premium 100%-uptime rate and a heavily curtailment-discounted rate as low as ~$0.045/kWh — with direct-to-wallet payouts and a strong Trustpilot rating.
Model: hosting · Price: $0.045/kWh
Read the review →Cyprus-based host with published $0.072/kWh all-in pricing, daily direct-to-wallet payouts and EU facilities (Norway, Finland) — one of the most transparent offers we track.
Model: hosting · Price: $0.072/kWh
Read the review →Iowa-based host with fully published tier pricing ($0.08/kWh starter, $0.07 enterprise), precision billing and a 4.7 Trustpilot score — the transparency benchmark in the US segment.
Model: hosting · Price: $0.080/kWh
Read the review →Every provider receives the same editorial weighting: price 30%, track record 30%, transparency 20% and support 20%. We separate published facts from estimates, flag incidents where documented and do not let affiliate relationships affect scores. Read the complete criteria on the methodology page, then compare the resulting entries in provider reviews.
Cyprus-based host with published $0.072/kWh all-in pricing, daily direct-to-wallet payouts and EU facilities (Norway, Finland) — one of the most transparent offers we track.
Iowa-based host with fully published tier pricing ($0.08/kWh starter, $0.07 enterprise), precision billing and a 4.7 Trustpilot score — the transparency benchmark in the US segment.
One of the longest-running US hosts (2017) with a published $0.078/kWh starting rate and a respected research arm — track record over rock-bottom pricing.
The best-known hosting marketplace — wide selection and no lock-ins, but a 2022 incident history (Russia, lawsuits) and a 3.3 Trustpilot score demand scrutiny per listing.
Renewable-only host with a revenue-share model (15–20%) instead of kWh pricing and direct pool payouts — read the year-1 hardware forfeiture clause before signing.
NASDAQ-listed Bitmain spin-off with facilities on three continents — institutional-grade infrastructure, but a cloud-fee model instead of transparent kWh pricing and weak customer ratings.
The cheapest published rate in CryptomineHQ’s July 2026 dataset is provider- and contract-specific. Compare the current price table and verify whether a quoted rate is all-in, estimated, tied to a minimum term, or excludes setup and rack fees before committing hardware.
Hosted mining can be worth considering when a provider’s all-in electricity and operating terms beat your home alternative. Profitability still depends on ASIC efficiency, Bitcoin price, network difficulty, uptime, fees, tax treatment and the contract; it is not guaranteed.
In hosting, you generally own the ASIC and receive mining payouts to your wallet or pool account while a facility supplies power and operations. Cloud mining sells contractual hashrate instead, so hardware ownership, pricing visibility and payout risk differ materially.
CryptomineHQ applies the same published weighting to every listed provider: price 30%, track record 30%, transparency 20% and support 20%. The scores are editorial comparisons based on provider documentation and public sources, not investment advice or paid rankings.