hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) vs GreenGeeks Pro
A detailed comparison to help you choose between hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) and GreenGeeks Pro.
hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) Fast shared hosting with developer-friendly tools and 99.9% uptime guarantee | GreenGeeks Pro 300% renewable — premium tier with LiteSpeed | |
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| Overview | ||
| Rating | 4.1 (61 reviews) | 4.9 (360 reviews)✓ |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Best for | Developers and small-to-medium businesses needing faster shared hosting with technical control and reliable performance. | Eco-conscious WordPress developers managing multiple sites who want LiteSpeed performance and carbon-positive hosting |
| Pricing transparency | ||
| Intro price | $2.99/mo✓ | $5.95/mo |
| Renewal price | $10.99/mo✓ | $20.95/mo |
| Renewal hike | +268% | +252%✓ |
| Renewal transparency | moderate | moderate |
| Money-back days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.9% | 99.9%✓ |
| Hosting amenities | ||
| cPanel included | ||
| WordPress 1-click | ||
| Staging environment | ||
| Daily backups | ✓ | |
| Free SSL | ||
| Free domain | ||
| Free migration | ||
| Phone support | ✓ | |
| Live chat | ||
| LiteSpeed server | ||
| Green hosting | ||
| Data-center locations | ||
| Regions | United StatesNetherlandsSingapore | United StatesCanadaNetherlands |
| Tags | ||
| Tags | free domainfree sslfree migrationlitespeedcpanelphone supportgreen hosting24 7 support1 click installer | free domainfree sslfree migrationcpaneldaily backupsgreen hostinglitespeed24 7 support1 click installerunlimited websites |
| Visit hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) → | Visit GreenGeeks Pro → | |
hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)
Pros
- + Enable Turbo mode for significant speed improvements without migrating servers
- + Access developer tools like SSH, Git, and multiple PHP versions natively
- + Choose from data centers in US, Europe, or Asia for global optimization
- + Receive free site transfers and SSL certificates with all plans
Cons
- - Turbo acceleration requires upgrading plans, increasing costs significantly
- - Shared hosting limitations for high-traffic sites or resource-intensive apps
- - Renewal pricing typically higher than introductory rates
GreenGeeks Pro
Pros
- + 300% renewable energy — carbon positive
- + LiteSpeed on Pro tier
- + Unlimited websites included
Cons
- - 252% renewal price increase
- - US-centric datacenters
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