Snel.com
Phone, Email, & Ticket Support
Snel.com is a Netherlands-based provider focused on high-performance dedicated and cloud infrastructure, emphasizing speed and powerful hardware.
Services:
Dedicated, Cloud Servers (VPS), Managed
Pros:
- High-performance NVMe SSDs
- Rapid server deployment
- Generous bandwidth allocations
- Strong privacy (Netherlands)
Cons:
- Primarily unmanaged service
- Single data center location
- Managed services are extra
Popular Pricing:
Cloud Server from €9.90/mo
Hostinger
24/7 Live Chat & Email
Hostinger is a well-known provider offering incredibly affordable hosting solutions. They focus on user-friendliness, speed, and providing a high-value service for beginners and small to medium-sized businesses.
Services:
Shared, Cloud, VPS, WordPress
Pros:
- Extremely competitive pricing
- User-friendly hPanel
- Excellent performance with LiteSpeed
- 24/7 customer support via live chat
Cons:
- High renewal prices
- No dedicated servers
- Basic plans lack daily backups
Popular Pricing:
Shared from $2.99/mo, VPS from $4.99/mo
Bluehost
24/7 Phone & Live Chat
Officially recommended by WordPress.org, Bluehost is one of the largest hosting providers. They offer a wide array of services with a strong focus on the WordPress ecosystem.
Services:
Shared, VPS, Dedicated, WordPress
Pros:
- Official WordPress recommendation
- Free domain for the first year
- Strong uptime and reliability
- Beginner-friendly interface
Cons:
- Higher renewal rates
- No monthly shared hosting options
- Website migrations are not free
Popular Pricing:
Shared from $2.95/mo, VPS from $29.99/mo
SiteGround
24/7 Chat, Phone, Tickets
SiteGround is renowned for its premium customer support and high-performance hosting solutions. They leverage Google Cloud infrastructure to provide fast, secure, and reliable services.
Services:
Shared, Cloud, WordPress, Reseller
Pros:
- Exceptional 24/7 customer support
- Powered by Google Cloud
- Free daily backups, CDN, SSL
- Advanced security features
Cons:
- Higher price point
- Limited storage on shared plans
- Strict resource usage policies
Popular Pricing:
StartUp Plan from $2.99/mo
A2 Hosting
24/7/365 Guru Crew Support
A2 Hosting emphasizes speed, offering "Turbo" servers for up to 20x faster page loads. They are a developer-friendly host with a commitment to green energy practices.
Services:
Shared, VPS, Dedicated, Reseller
Pros:
- High-speed Turbo server options
- Anytime money-back guarantee
- Developer-friendly
- Green hosting (carbon neutral)
Cons:
- Turbo plans are costly
- High renewal rates
- Base plan is limited
Popular Pricing:
Shared from $2.99/mo, Managed VPS from $39.99/mo
DigitalOcean
Support Ticket System
DigitalOcean is a cloud infrastructure provider built for developers. They offer flexible, scalable, and easy-to-use virtual private servers called "Droplets."
Services:
Cloud Hosting, VPS (Droplets), Kubernetes
Pros:
- Simple, predictable pricing
- Excellent for developers (robust API)
- High-performance SSD servers
- Extensive documentation
Cons:
- Primarily unmanaged
- Slow ticket support on free plan
- No traditional shared hosting
Popular Pricing:
Droplets (VPS) from $4/mo
Vultr
Support Ticket System
Vultr provides high-performance SSD cloud servers with a global footprint, boasting 32 worldwide locations. It's a strong competitor to DigitalOcean for developers.
Services:
Cloud Hosting, VPS, Bare Metal
Pros:
- Extensive global data centers (32)
- Competitive hourly/monthly pricing
- Wide range of instance types
- Accepts cryptocurrency
Cons:
- Unmanaged service
- Add-ons like backups cost extra
- Ticket-based support
Popular Pricing:
Cloud Compute (VPS) from $5/mo
Linode (Akamai)
24/7 Tickets & Phone
Now part of Akamai, Linode is a developer-focused cloud host known for simplicity, reliability, and excellent support with straightforward pricing.
Services:
Cloud Hosting, VPS, Kubernetes, Bare Metal
Pros:
- Simple, predictable pricing
- Highly-rated 24/7 support
- Clean and intuitive UI
- Generous resource allocations
Cons:
- Requires sysadmin skills
- Fewer data center locations
- Backups are an extra cost
Popular Pricing:
Shared CPU (VPS) from $5/mo
Kamatera
24/7 Phone, Email, Chat
Kamatera offers highly flexible and scalable cloud infrastructure. They stand out with a 30-day free trial and fully customizable server resources.
Services:
Cloud Hosting, VPS, VDS, Managed Cloud
Pros:
- Extremely customizable servers
- 30-day free trial
- Global presence (18 data centers)
- Pay-as-you-go pricing
Cons:
- Complex interface for beginners
- Managed services cost extra
- Can become expensive
Popular Pricing:
Cloud VPS from $4/mo
KnownHost
24/7 US-Based Support
KnownHost is a premium provider specializing in high-performance, fully managed hosting solutions, celebrated for their exceptional support and uptime.
Services:
Managed VPS, Managed Dedicated, Cloud
Pros:
- Industry-leading fully managed support
- Proven 99.99%+ uptime
- Free backups and migrations
- Free DDoS protection
Cons:
- Significantly more expensive
- No unmanaged options
- Limited shared hosting plans
Popular Pricing:
Managed VPS from $40/mo
InterServer
24/7 Phone, Chat, Tickets
InterServer is a US-based provider offering affordable services with a price-lock guarantee, meaning your renewal rate is the same as your initial price.
Services:
Shared, VPS, VDS, Dedicated, Cloud
Pros:
- Price-lock guarantee
- Unlimited storage/transfer on shared
- Multiple control panel options
- Good value for features
Cons:
- Data centers only in the US
- Dated website/panel design
Popular Pricing:
Web Hosting $2.50/mo, Cloud VPS from $6/mo
Contabo
Email & Phone Support
A German provider famous for VPS/dedicated servers with massive resource allocations (CPU, RAM, storage) at exceptionally low prices.
Services:
VPS, VDS, Dedicated Servers
Pros:
- Incredible price-to-performance ratio
- Generous RAM and storage
- Extremely low costs
- Global data centers
Cons:
- One-time setup fee
- Slow customer support
- Inconsistent performance possible
- Unmanaged service
Popular Pricing:
Cloud VPS S (8GB RAM) from ~$8.49/mo
RamNode
Support Ticket System
A well-respected provider in the low-end VPS market, known for high-performance I/O and reliable service for developers and hobbyists.
Services:
VPS, VDS
Pros:
- Excellent I/O performance (fast SSDs)
- Reputation for stability
- Affordable and straightforward pricing
- Accepts cryptocurrency
Cons:
- Unmanaged service only
- Limited product range
- Ticket-only support
Popular Pricing:
Standard KVM VPS from $3/mo
Hostwinds
24/7 Chat, Phone, Tickets
Hostwinds offers a wide range of hosting with a focus on customer satisfaction and redundancy, providing both managed and unmanaged options.
Services:
Shared, VPS (Managed/Unmanaged), Cloud, Dedicated
Pros:
- Managed and unmanaged options
- Redundant network and hardware
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- Free website transfer
Cons:
- Some upselling during checkout
- Unmanaged plans are a bit pricey
Popular Pricing:
Unmanaged VPS from $4.99/mo
Shinjiru
24/7 Tickets & Live Chat
A leading offshore hosting provider specializing in privacy and security. Operating out of Malaysia, they offer anonymous solutions and accept crypto.
Services:
Offshore Shared, Offshore VPS, Offshore Dedicated
Pros:
- Strong focus on privacy (offshore)
- Accepts various cryptocurrencies
- DDoS protection included
- Ignores DMCA notices
Cons:
- Higher pricing
- Performance may vary by region
- Focus is privacy, not raw speed
Popular Pricing:
Offshore Shared from $3.95/mo
PQ.Hosting
24/7 Tickets, Telegram, Phone
PQ.Hosting offers VPS/VDS services across an enormous range of over 30 countries, ideal for geo-specific projects with included DDoS protection.
Services:
VPS, VDS, Dedicated Servers
Pros:
- Huge selection of locations (30+)
- Accepts cryptocurrency
- DDoS protection included
- Fast server provisioning
Cons:
- Website navigation can be tricky
- Resource allocations not as generous
- Primarily targets EU/RU audience
Popular Pricing:
VPS (Netherlands) from €4.77/mo