# AWS Direct Connect vs Nexcess Comparison

| | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 3.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 47 | 30 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (53.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $19.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS Direct Connect

Pros:
- Cloud Management (1 reviews)
- Performance Excellence (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Usability (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### Nexcess

Pros:
- Customer Support (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (3 reviews)
- Poor Communication (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 6.6 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (32 reviews) | 7.1 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | 7.5 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 7.4 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 7.3 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 3.5 (18 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Direct Connect

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Nexcess

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: WooCommerce

Price: Starting at $19.00 Per Month

Description: Built-in image compression, abandoned cart & page builder plugins, 1-click staging plus StoreBuilder.

Key Features:
- Up to 1 store
- 30GB Storage
- Up to 500 orders per-hour

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/nexcess/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Dedicated Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Direct Connect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A |

#### Set Up

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Speed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificate Provision** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Backup and Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DDoS Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Domain and Sub-Domain Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technical Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### WordPress Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Direct Connect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Plugins and Theme support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Site management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technical Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Free Website Transfers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware identification and removal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WAF and DDoS Protectiob** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Free Resources

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Domain** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Certificates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Web Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Direct Connect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intuitive Control Panel** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Opering System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Redundancy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Free SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auto-scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flexible Pricing - Cloud Web Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance and Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Domain Registrars

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Direct Connect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security - Domain Registrar

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Advanced DNS management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WHOIS privacy protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-factor authentication (2FA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bulk domain management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Domain parking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auto-renewal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support and service - Domain Registrar

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Knowledge base and tutorials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Domain transfer assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **24/7 customer support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email forwarding and hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website builder integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Domain auction and backordering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### VPS Hosting Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Direct Connect** | 8.7/10 | 24 |
| **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Hosting Management

| Feature | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Storage Limits** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bandwidth Allowance** | 8.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Email Hosting** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Control Panel Integration** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CMS Support** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Framework Support** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-Commerce Integration** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Database Support** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | 9.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to AWS Direct Connect (1):** [VPS Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/vps-hosting-platforms)

**Unique to Nexcess (5):** [Managed Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-hosting), [Dedicated Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/dedicated-hosting), [WordPress Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-hosting), [Cloud Web Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-web-hosting), [Domain Registrars](https://www.g2.com/categories/domain-registrars)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Direct Connect | Nexcess | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 15.4% | 79.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.8% | 20.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 53.8% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Direct Connect

- **Telecommunications:** 15.4%
- **Financial Services:** 12.8%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 7.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.7%
- **Banking:** 5.1%
- **Computer Software:** 5.1%
- **Oil & Energy:** 5.1%
- **Media Production:** 5.1%
- **Accounting:** 2.6%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 30.8%

#### Nexcess

- **Retail:** 17.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 17.2%
- **Internet:** 10.3%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 6.9%
- **E-Learning:** 6.9%
- **Automotive:** 3.4%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.4%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.4%
- **Food Production:** 3.4%
- **Furniture:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 24.1%

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## Top Discussions

### AWS Direct Connect

No discussions available for this product.

### Nexcess

- Title: [Is Nexcess good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-nexcess-good) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, their great."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-direct-connect-vs-nexcess)