GreenGeeks vs Hosting.com — Detailed Comparison
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Trying to choose between GreenGeeks and Hosting.com? Here is where each one wins, and which fits your project.
By Mohamed Abdelaal, Founder & Lead Hosting Analyst
Our pick: Hosting.com
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Updated August 2026
Quick Verdict: Hosting.com wins
Hosting.com wins on price and data-center reach, but GreenGeeks delivers superior overall ratings and eco-conscious features. Choose Hosting.com for budget-conscious sites needing global server proximity; choose GreenGeeks if environmental impact and consistent feature quality matter more than the cheapest intro rate.
At a Glance
Both providers match on uptime (99.9%) and money-back terms (30 days), but diverge sharply on entry pricing, server geography, and feature philosophy.
Provider Profiles
GreenGeeks, founded 2008 and headquartered in the USA, specializes in eco-friendly shared and managed hosting with a 300% renewable-energy commitment. It suits environmentally conscious users and small businesses willing to pay a premium for carbon-offset hosting and included perks like free CDN and nightly backups.
- 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
- 300% Renewable Energy Match
- Free SSL, CDN & Nightly Backups
- Free Domain for Year One
- 5 Data Centers Worldwide
Hosting.com, launched 2001 from Michigan and formerly A2 Hosting, offers a broad portfolio from shared to managed VPS hosting with 10 global data centers and LiteSpeed/NVMe options on higher tiers. It targets cost-sensitive builders, international audiences, and developers needing fast server selection and transparent pricing at entry level.
- Turbo Servers — LiteSpeed + NVMe SSD (up to 20x faster)
- Formerly A2 Hosting — 20+ Years of Performance
- Free SSL, Free Migration & cPanel Included
- 24/7 Live Chat, Phone & Ticket Support
- Choose Your Data Center at Signup
1 Features
GreenGeeks bundles more free services into every plan, while Hosting.com reserves its best features (LiteSpeed, NVMe, Turbo) for premium tiers.
GreenGeeks
Round winner
Includes free SSL, CDN, nightly backups, and domain on all plans. Offers 7 hosting types (shared, WordPress, VPS, reseller, dedicated, website builder, and more). Email send limits range 100–500 messages per hour depending on plan tier.
Hosting.com
Free SSL, migration, and cPanel on all plans; managed WordPress adds Cloudflare Enterprise CDN. Turbo servers (LiteSpeed + NVMe) are restricted to higher-tier plans. Phone support is included, a rarity at this price. Email send limits and inode ranges are not disclosed.
2 Pricing & Plans
Hosting.com's intro rate of $1.99/month undercuts GreenGeeks by $1.00, but both face steep renewal jumps.
GreenGeeks
Cheapest plan starts at $2.95/month. Offers 15 plans spanning shared, WordPress, VPS, reseller, and website builders. Renewal pricing escalates significantly, though the data does not specify exact renewal rates.
Hosting.com
Round winner
Entry-level Node.js plans begin at $1.99/month, with shared hosting from $2.99/month. 27 total plans across shared, WordPress, VPS, reseller, and managed VPS. Renewal prices jump sharply—entry shared plans roughly triple to ~$11.99+, and domain renewal costs ~$21.99/year.
3 Performance
Both claim 99.9% uptime, but Hosting.com's Turbo servers (LiteSpeed + NVMe) promise higher speed on premium tiers, while GreenGeeks uses standard SSD.
GreenGeeks
Guarantees 99.9% uptime across all plans. Uses LiteSpeed and standard SSD (not NVMe). PowerCacher performance optimization is included. I/O speed ranges 10–20 MB/s by plan tier, and CPU cores are limited to 2–4 on shared plans.
Hosting.com
Round winner
Matches 99.9% uptime SLA and exceeded it with 99.98% measured uptime in Q4 2025 testing. Turbo servers pair LiteSpeed with NVMe SSD and AMD EPYC/Ryzen 9 CPUs for faster page loads, but this is restricted to higher plans. Entry shared plans lack Turbo and NVMe.
4 Customer Support
Both offer 24/7 support, but Hosting.com includes phone support on all plans while GreenGeeks restricts it to Pro+ tiers.
GreenGeeks
24/7 expert support via live chat, email, and tickets. Phone support is available only on Pro+ plans. Sub-rating for support is 4.6/5.
Hosting.com
Round winner
24/7 support via live chat, phone, and tickets included on all plans—a standout feature at budget prices. Sub-rating for support is 3.9/5, reflecting post-rebrand inconsistency and slower response on some tickets.
5 Ease of Use
GreenGeeks scores higher on user-friendliness (4.6 vs. 4.0), and both use cPanel, but Hosting.com's post-rebrand incomplete branding may confuse new users.
GreenGeeks
Round winner
Sub-rating for user-friendliness is 4.6/5. Straightforward cPanel interface, free migration on all plans, and clean feature documentation appeal to beginners.
Hosting.com
Sub-rating for user-friendliness is 4.0/5. Uses cPanel, but legacy A2 Hosting branding still appears in some admin areas post-rebrand, creating confusion. Transparent checkout avoids pre-selected add-ons, which simplifies signup.
6 Privacy & Security
Both include free SSL and daily/nightly backups, covering baseline security. GreenGeeks explicitly includes nightly backups on all plans; Hosting.com's backup policy per plan tier is not detailed.
GreenGeeks
Round winner
Free SSL on all plans. Nightly backups included across all tiers, with on-demand backups on Pro+ plans. Email security enforced with automatic deletion of messages older than 30 days and a 10 GB per-account storage cap.
Hosting.com
Free SSL and free migration on all plans. Backup terms are not specified by plan. Managed WordPress adds Cloudflare Enterprise CDN for additional DDoS and performance protection.
7 Server Locations
Hosting.com operates 10 data centers globally, while GreenGeeks has 3, making Hosting.com the clear choice for latency-sensitive international sites.
GreenGeeks
3 data centers across US, Canada, and Netherlands (5 listed in pros, but confirmed count is 3). Limited geographic reach for audiences far from North America/Western Europe.
Hosting.com
Round winner
10 data centers spanning US, UK, Germany, Singapore, and more. Users select their data center at signup to minimize latency. This breadth is rare at budget price points and ideal for international traffic.
Final Verdict: GreenGeeks vs Hosting.com
Why choose Hosting.com
- Lowest entry price ($1.99/month) and 27 plan options for precise budget and scale matching.
- Phone support included on every plan—uncommon at sub-$3 rates.
- 10 global data centers with user-selectable location at signup, minimizing latency worldwide.
- Turbo servers (LiteSpeed + NVMe + AMD EPYC CPUs) on premium tiers deliver 20x faster load times.
When to consider GreenGeeks
- You prioritize environmental impact and want hosting that matches your sustainability values.
- You need consistent feature access across all plans without paying extra for CDN or backups.
- Your audience is concentrated in North America or Western Europe (3 data centers).
Alternatives to Consider
Frequently Asked Questions
Which provider is cheaper: GreenGeeks or Hosting.com?
Hosting.com's entry plans start at $1.99/month versus GreenGeeks' $2.95/month, making Hosting.com $0.96/month cheaper at intro rates. However, both face steep renewal price increases; Hosting.com's entry shared plans jump to ~$11.99+/month on renewal, while GreenGeeks' renewal costs are not publicly detailed.
Does Hosting.com include CDN and backups like GreenGeeks?
GreenGeeks includes free Cloudflare CDN and nightly backups on all plans. Hosting.com includes free SSL and migration on all plans, but CDN and Turbo features (NVMe, LiteSpeed) are restricted to higher-tier or managed WordPress plans. Backup policies are not specified per plan on Hosting.com.
How many data centers does each host have, and does it matter?
Hosting.com operates 10 data centers worldwide (US, UK, Germany, Singapore, and more), while GreenGeeks has 3 (US, Canada, Netherlands). If your audience is international, Hosting.com's larger footprint reduces latency; if your traffic is regional (North America/Europe), both suffice.
Is phone support available on entry-level plans?
Yes, Hosting.com includes 24/7 phone support on all plans, even at $1.99/month—a rare perk. GreenGeeks offers phone support only on Pro+ plans, requiring a higher-tier subscription for voice assistance.
GreenGeeks Plans
15 plans available across all hosting types.
Shared Hosting 3
WordPress Hosting 3
VPS Hosting 3
Reseller Hosting 3
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH-25 | $19.95/mo | 60 GB SSD | 2 CPU cores per cPanel | 1 GB RAM per cPanel | 600 GB Transfer | Get Plan |
| RH-50 | $24.95/mo | 80 GB SSD | 2 CPU cores per cPanel | 1 GB RAM per cPanel | 800 GB Transfer | Get Plan |
| RH-80 Best | $34.95/mo | 160 GB SSD | 2 CPU cores per cPanel | 1 GB RAM per cPanel | 1600 GB Transfer | Get Plan |
Website Builder 3
Hosting.com Plans
27 plans available across all hosting types.
Shared Hosting 4
WordPress Hosting 4
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small plan for WordPress | $5.83/mo | 20 GB NVMe | — | — | 100 GB | Get Plan |
| Medium plan for WordPress Best | $9.96/mo | 50 GB NVMe | — | — | 300 GB | Get Plan |
| Advanced plan for WordPress | $16.63/mo | 100 GB NVMe | — | — | 600 GB | Get Plan |
| Turbo plan for WordPress | $24.99/mo | 200 GB NVMe | — | — | 1.2 TB | Get Plan |
VPS Hosting 4
Reseller Hosting 4
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reseller 30 | $20.42/mo | 100 GB NVMe | 1 vCore per account | 2 GB per account | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| Reseller 60 Best | $32.92/mo | 180 GB NVMe | 2 vCores per account | 2 GB per account | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| Reseller 120 | $53.75/mo | 360 GB NVMe | 2 vCores per account | 2 GB per account | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| Reseller 150 | $66.25/mo | 500 GB NVMe | 2 vCores per account | 4 GB per account | Unlimited | Get Plan |
Managed VPS 8
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed cPanel 4GB | $28.75/mo | 100 GB NVMe SSD | 2 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 4 GB dedicated | 1 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 8GB | $45.42/mo | 150 GB NVMe SSD | 4 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 8 GB dedicated | 2 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 16GB Best | $70.42/mo | 300 GB NVMe SSD | 8 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 16 GB dedicated | 3 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 32GB | $116.25/mo | 400 GB NVMe SSD | 16 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 32 GB dedicated | 4 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 64GB | $207.92/mo | 800 GB NVMe SSD | 24 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 64 GB dedicated | 5 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 128GB | $457.92/mo | 1.2 TB NVMe SSD | 32 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 128 GB dedicated | 6 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 160GB | $582.92/mo | 1.4 TB NVMe SSD | 48 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 160 GB dedicated | 7 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 256GB | $916.25/mo | 2 TB NVMe SSD | 64 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 256 GB dedicated | 8 TB | Get Plan |