What unlimited hosting means under a fair-use policy
Unlimited means unmetered for ordinary website use, not an infinite server. The host expects a normal site and does not send a bill when that site grows from a few gigabytes to a few more. The same server still has a finite CPU, a finite amount of RAM, and a finite number of files.
- Disk and bandwidth are not sold as a gigabyte quota on this kind of plan.
- A fair-use policy defines what a normal website is, and it replaces the quota.
- Inodes, CPU, entry processes and RAM stay capped on every shared server.
- The plan fits a business site, a blog, a portfolio, or a normal shop.
- It does not fit a file archive, a backup dump, video hosting, or a high-CPU app. Those uses are outside fair use.
The word on the plan is a pricing statement. The fair-use limits decide whether the site will stay fast.
What unlimited hosting still limits: inodes, CPU and entry processes
Three limits matter more than the word unlimited. An inode is one file, folder, or email on the account. A site with many plugin caches and mailbox files can hit an inode ceiling while the disk graph still looks small. CPU is the processing time the site may use. Entry processes are how many PHP or CGI tasks may run at once.
WebJi's unlimited hosting page describes storage and bandwidth as unmetered, and it describes file-and-mail counts as running into the hundreds of thousands per account. It does not publish one inode integer as a hard cap. CPU and entry processes stay limited so one account cannot stall the shared server.
| Resource | What "unlimited" suggests | What the account actually gets |
|---|---|---|
| Disk space | No quota | Unmetered for website files inside fair use |
| Bandwidth | No traffic bill | Unmetered, on a shared network port |
| Inodes (files, folders, mail) | Not mentioned on the plan | Capped; the plan page describes counts in the hundreds of thousands per account |
| CPU | Not mentioned | Shared and capped per account |
| Entry processes | Not mentioned | A fixed number of concurrent PHP tasks |
| Unlimited mailboxes | A mailbox count; stored mail counts as inodes and disk | |
| Backups | Not mentioned | Count toward the account's file and disk use unless you keep them off the server |
Unlimited vs Unmetered vs Metered Plans
Unlimited, unmetered, and metered describe how the bill is calculated. They do not describe three different kinds of hardware.
| Label | What the bill tracks | What is still limited |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | No per-gigabyte charge for disk or bandwidth inside fair use | CPU, RAM, inodes, entry processes |
| Unmetered | The same idea, usually for bandwidth: no traffic counter on the invoice | Port speed and the fair-use rule |
| Metered | A stated quota, such as 10 GB disk or a set transfer allowance | The quota itself, plus CPU and RAM |
A metered plan is easier to forecast when you know the size. An unlimited plan is easier when the site is a normal brochure, blog, or shop and you do not want an overage invoice.
What happens when an unlimited plan crosses fair use
Crossing fair use means the account is outside what the shared plan allows, usually because of CPU, file count, or a use the plan excludes. The unlimited plan page names file archives, backup dumps, and streaming origins as excluded. Those do not belong on the shared account.
The page does not list a per-gigabyte overage fee. The next step WebJi will quote is VPS hosting, and you see that figure before you pay.
Unlimited hosting fine print to read before buying
Read the fair-use lines before the word unlimited. Ask where inodes, CPU, entry processes, and backups are described. A plan that will not say whether backups count toward files is the plan that surprises you later.
- Is disk unmetered, or is there a quiet cap after a set size?
- Do email and backups count as files?
- What happens on the day CPU stays high: a warning, a throttle, or a forced move?
- Are video files and offsite backup dumps allowed?
When unlimited hosting stops being enough
Move off unlimited shared hosting when the site needs reserved CPU, a steady number of PHP workers, or a place to store large files. A shop that is fine on a quiet week and slow on a sale day is showing an entry-process limit, not a disk limit. The comparison is on shared hosting versus a VPS.
Questions to ask any unlimited hosting provider
Ask these before you pay, including when the host is WebJi. The published price is not the whole offer.
- Which resources are unmetered, and which stay capped?
- What is excluded: archives, backups, video, crypto, or proxies?
- Is the price before tax, and what is the renewal?
On 30 October 2026 the unlimited hosting page lists Power-Start+ at ₹490 a month and ₹4,900 for one year, before 18% GST. The shared hosting page lists a separate L-Unlimited row at ₹400 a month and ₹4,000 for one year, read the same day. Those are two published rows, not a discount claim. The rest of the range is on the WebJi price list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does unlimited hosting actually mean?
It means disk and bandwidth are not billed by the gigabyte for a normal website. CPU, RAM, inodes and entry processes stay limited under a fair-use rule.
Is unlimited hosting really unlimited?
No. No shared server has infinite CPU or files. Unlimited describes the absence of a gigabyte quota, not the absence of every limit.
What are inodes and why do they cap unlimited plans?
An inode is one file, folder, or email. A plan can offer unmetered disk and still cap inodes, because the server has to track every file. Many small files fill that cap before the disk does.
What is a fair usage policy in web hosting?
It is the rule that defines a normal site on a shared server. It allows ordinary web pages and mail, and it excludes archives, backup dumps, video hosting and other high-CPU or high-file uses.
What happens when I exceed fair use limits?
The unlimited plan page does not list a per-gigabyte overage. Excluded uses, including archives, backup dumps and streaming, need to leave the shared account. WebJi quotes a VPS for that move before you pay.
What is the difference between unlimited and unmetered?
Both mean you are not billed per gigabyte. Unmetered is often used for bandwidth alone. Unlimited is the broader marketing label and still sits under fair use.
Is WebJi® an Indian company?
Yes. WebJi® is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan and has operated since 2005. Billing, support and governance all run from India.
Do you provide GST invoices?
Every purchase and renewal gets a GST invoice with our GSTIN, and hosting prices are quoted exclusive of 18% GST. Claim input credit as applicable.