Hosting.com vs ScalaHosting
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Performance
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4.5
Customer Support
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4.8
Value for Money
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4.2
Features
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4.6
Hosting.com
ScalaHosting
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
ScalaHosting
Managed VPS with the proprietary SPanel control panel
ScalaHosting stands out with SPanel, a free proprietary control panel (cPanel alternative), and SShield, an AI security system that blocks 99,998% of attacks, offering managed VPS, shared hosting, and dedicated servers with NVMe storage from Dallas and Sofia.
Founded
2007
Uptime
99.9%
HQ
Dallas, Texas, USA
Employees
50-100
Data Center
Dallas, TX (USA), Sofia (Bulgaria)
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
ScalaHosting
Pros
Free SPanel — proprietary control panel equivalent to cPanel, with no license fees
SShield AI — AI-powered security that blocks 99,998% of attacks
Exceptional 24/7 tech support — Trustpilot 4,9/5 from 2.100+ reviews
Managed VPS with guaranteed dedicated resources and instant scaling with no downtime
Free migration and automatic daily backups on all plans
Cons
Only 2 datacenter locations (Dallas and Sofia) — limited geographic options
SPanel isn’t 100% compatible with all third-party cPanel plugins
Higher renewal prices compared to promo rates
Price Comparison
| Hosting Type | Hosting.com | ScalaHosting | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | 3,99 USD/mo | 2,95 USD/mo | ScalaHosting |
| WordPress | 3,99 USD/mo | 2,95 USD/mo | ScalaHosting |
| VPS | 4,99 USD/mo | 29,95 USD/mo | Hosting.com |
| Reseller | 49,00 USD/mo | 2,95 USD/mo | ScalaHosting |
| 3,99 USD/mo | — | — |
Support Channels
Hosting.com
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
ScalaHosting
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
HostsPedia Verdict 2026
ScalaHosting wins by 0.2 points
4.3/5
Hosting.com
Winner
4.5/5
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Score: 4.3/5
From: 3,99 USD/mo
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