Here are the top 3 alternative websites to Freespace.com (a free web hosting service), based on similar features (free hosting, no forced ads, FTP/SFTP support, and often cPanel or PHP/MySQL):

1.InfinityFree

• Why it is 1: It is the most direct feature-for-feature replacement. Like Freespace, it offers completely free hosting with no ads forced onto your site. It includes a surprising amount of resources (5GB disk space, 1 MySQL database), free subdomains or custom domain support, and FTP access. It lacks a cPanel but uses a custom VistaPanel control center.
• Best for: Those who want unlimited bandwidth and don not mind slightly slower server response times for zero cost.

2.AwardSpace

• Why it is 2: It is more stable and professional than InfinityFree for simple websites. It offers 1GB space, 5GB monthly bandwidth, and 1 MySQL database. Crucially, it provides a full cPanel-like interface (not just a custom panel) and does not place forced banner ads on your site.
• Best for: Users who want a more traditional cPanel experience and a simple, reliable free website builder (site builder included).

3.Byet Host (owned by the same parent company as Freewebhostingarea)

• Why it is 3: It is an older, established service that offers very generous limits (up to 2000MB space, 200GB monthly bandwidth on the free tier) with no intrusive ads. It supports FTP, a custom control panel, and applies a small "footer credit" rather than pop-up ads. It is excellent for hosting simpler PHP/MySQL projects or learning web development.
• Best for: High bandwidth needs and learning; note that support is limited to community forums.

Honorable Mention: Netlify if you are only hosting static HTML/CSS/JS files (no PHP/MySQL) it is far faster, offers Git integration, and is completely ad-free.