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Rocket.net vs ScalaHosting

Rocket.net
Customer reviews (38)
5.0
VS
ScalaHosting
Customer reviews (74)
4.8

Category Scores

Performance
4.8
VS
4.5
Customer Support
4.7
VS
4.8
Value for Money
3.5
VS
4.2
Features
4.6
VS
4.6
Rocket.net ScalaHosting

About the Providers

Rocket.net
Rocket.net
Premium managed WordPress with Cloudflare Enterprise

Rocket.net is a premium managed WordPress hosting platform founded in 2020, delivering world-class performance through Cloudflare Enterprise CDN integration (275+ edge locations), advanced security with a dual WAF, and 24/7 expert support with a 45-second response time.

Founded
2020
Uptime
99.99%
HQ
Jupiter, Florida, USA
Employees
10-50
Data Center
USA, Europe, Australia, Asia (origin servers) + 275+ Cloudflare Enterprise edge PoPs worldwide
ScalaHosting
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

Rocket.net
Pros
Exceptional performance — ~83ms average global TTFB with Cloudflare Enterprise CDN and 275+ PoPs
Enterprise-grade security included on all plans — dual WAF (Cloudflare + Imunify360) and malware scanning
Unlimited PHP workers — no artificial limits on concurrent processing
All-inclusive pricing with no upsells — CDN, WAF, Redis, SSL, migrations all included free
24/7 expert support with a 45-second live chat response time
Cons
WordPress-only — no support for other CMSs, PHP apps, or static sites
Premium pricing — plans start at $25/month, with no entry-level option under $25
Limited storage on lower-tier plans — Starter only offers 10 GB
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 Rocket.net ScalaHosting Cheaper
Shared 2,95 USD/mo
WordPress 25,00 USD/mo 2,95 USD/mo ScalaHosting
VPS 29,95 USD/mo
Reseller 2,95 USD/mo

Support Channels

Rocket.net
Live Chat Email / Ticket Phone AI Assistance
ScalaHosting
Live Chat Email / Ticket Phone AI Assistance
HostsPedia Verdict 2026
ScalaHosting wins by 0.1 points
Rocket.net
4.4/5
Rocket.net
Winner
ScalaHosting
4.5/5
ScalaHosting
Rocket.net
Rocket.net
Score: 4.4/5
From: 25,00 EUR/mo
Customer reviews (38)
5.0
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ScalaHosting
ScalaHosting
Score: 4.5/5
From: 2,95 USD/mo
Customer reviews (74)
4.8
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