A2 Hosting Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
A2 Hosting
HostGator
Overall Score
8.3
7.7
Performance
9.0
7.5
Features
8.2
8.0
Ease of Use
7.8
8.0
Pricing/Value
8.0
7.5
Support
8.0
7.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
A2 Hosting
HostGator
Starting Price
$2.99/mo
$2.75/mo
Pricing Model
Subscription
Subscription
Making Your Decision
When to Choose A2 Hosting
Developers and speed-focused users who need high-performance hosting
A2 Hosting stands out for its Turbo servers and developer-friendly features, offering exceptional speed for those willing to pay for higher-tier plans, with a unique anytime money-back guarantee.
Strengths
- Turbo servers deliver up to 20x faster page loads
- Anytime money-back guarantee (prorated refunds)
- Free site migration on all plans
- Developer-friendly with SSH, Git, and multiple PHP versions
Limitations
- Turbo speeds only on higher-tier plans
- Interface can feel dated compared to competitors
- Phone support not available 24/7
When to Choose HostGator
Budget-conscious users who need generous storage and bandwidth
HostGator offers solid value with unmetered resources and a generous money-back guarantee, though support quality has declined and the checkout experience includes many upsells.
Strengths
- Unmetered bandwidth and storage on most plans
- 45-day money-back guarantee (longer than industry standard)
- Free website builder with hundreds of templates
- Wide range of hosting options from shared to dedicated
Limitations
- Customer support quality has declined over the years
- Backup restoration costs extra on basic plans
- Many add-ons pushed during checkout process
