Hi Monks, I am a perl developer based out of india.

Some of us are still using perl for CGI in 2014! I also am getting projects where i would like to use DBI,DBD::Mysql as well. While my hosting provider Net4.in provides perl 5.10 with Mysql DB for a very affordable rate, it does not go the distance of allowing me to install modules like Moose, Dancer , DBI yada yada, let alone perl 5.20.

This is causing me to 1.facepalm and 2.force me to think of using PHP which is a paradigm shift in my business model as a perl entreprenuer.

Can you recommend a hosting provider who you think is the best for perl hosting with any Database support(preferreably PGSQL,Mysql in that order). OpenShift is great but they are on 5.10, provide SSH to install from CPAN BUT i need a credit card with US/CANADA billing address to use anything that is non-free.Besides they are not a conventional hosting company i guess. Net4.in is good but they provide only perl5.10 and MysQL DB for a very affordable package. Others i have tried are ZnetLive and GODaddy and BigRock(i dont have much idea about the last two..but in all likelihood they will not support 5.20) What about ActiveState ? Do they provide hosting ?

<Aug 8 2014 update> I find that a cost effective solution is to use a Cloud based PAAS offering which offers perl and DB support in tandem with host forwarding via CNAME records. This provides a seamless way to offer perl solutions to customers from countries where hosting companies charge a premium for perl support. <update>

In reply to Perl Hosting Query by perlron

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