Hosting.com vs Hostwinds
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Performance
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4.3
Customer Support
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4.7
Value for Money
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4.2
Features
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4.4
Hosting.com
Hostwinds
About the Providers
Hosting.com
Performance and speed with Turbo Servers
Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting, founded in 2001) is a global web hosting platform that hosts over 3 million sites, with Turbo LiteSpeed servers up to 20x faster, AMD EPYC processors, NVMe storage, and 24/7/365 support.
Founded
2001
Uptime
99.9%
HQ
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Employees
500-1000
Data Center
Ann Arbor, MI (USA), Phoenix, AZ (USA), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Singapore
Hostwinds
Enterprise hosting solutions with 24/7 personal support.
Hostwinds is a US-based Hosting Provider founded in 2010 in Seattle, Washington, that fully owns and operates its own infrastructure. It offers shared, reseller, VPS, cloud, and dedicated servers, with a 99.9999% uptime guarantee and award-winning support recognized as PCMag Editors' Choice.
Founded
2010
Uptime
99.9%
HQ
Seattle, Washington, USA
Employees
51-200
Data Center
Seattle (USA), Dallas (USA), Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Pros & Cons
Hosting.com
Pros
Exceptional performance — Turbo LiteSpeed servers with speeds up to 20x faster
High uptime and reliable — 99.95%+ confirmed in independent 12-month tests
Global infrastructure with 4+ owned data centers plus 40+ locations via WHG
24/7/365 tech support — the Guru Crew team with 800+ employees, available by phone, chat, and email
Free migration with a performance guarantee and 30-day money-back
Cons
Much higher renewal prices — promo $3,99 becomes $14,99/month at renewal
High-traffic limits on shared — servers can struggle with 50+ concurrent users
Dual control panel setup (TurboHub + cPanel) can be confusing for beginners
Hostwinds
Pros
Exceptional 99.9999% uptime guarantee, one of the highest in the industry
Award-winning PCMag Editors' Choice tech support, available 24/7/365
Fully owned infrastructure — no middlemen, lower costs
Full range from shared to fully customizable dedicated servers
Three data centers (Seattle, Dallas, Amsterdam) with 2N redundancy
Cons
No data centers in Eastern Europe or Asia
The dedicated interface can be confusing, with prices not clearly shown on the site
Promo pricing only for the first billing period
Price Comparison
| Hosting Type | Hosting.com | Hostwinds | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | 3,99 USD/mo | 4,54 USD/mo | Hosting.com |
| WordPress | 3,99 USD/mo | — | — |
| VPS | 4,99 USD/mo | 7,14 USD/mo | Hosting.com |
| Reseller | 49,00 USD/mo | 4,54 USD/mo | Hostwinds |
| Dedicated | — | 106,00 USD/mo | — |
| 3,99 USD/mo | — | — |
Support Channels
Hosting.com
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
Hostwinds
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
HostsPedia Verdict 2026
Hostwinds wins by 0.1 points
4.3/5
Hosting.com
Winner
4.4/5
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Hosting.com
Score: 4.3/5
From: 3,99 USD/mo
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Score: 4.4/5
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