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# DreamHost vs Pantheon Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**DreamHost** [

4/5(155)

](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamhost/reviews#reviews)

**Pantheon** [

4.4/5(725)

](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**DreamHost**
 **Starting at $2.59** · Shared Hosting

**Pantheon**
Free Trial

**$41** per month (prepaid annually) · BASIC PLAN

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**DreamHost**
1 monthFaster

Based on 48 responses

**Pantheon**
2 months

Based on 181 responses

Return on Investment

**DreamHost**
12 months

Based on 38 responses

**Pantheon**
11 months1 month sooner

Based on 125 responses

Perceived Cost

**DreamHost**
$$$$$

**Pantheon**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**DreamHost**
15%7% more

**Pantheon**
8%

Pros & Cons

**DreamHost**
[
Customer Support (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamhost/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1786213&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Helpful (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamhost/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1784829&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Customer Support (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamhost/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1785480&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Loading (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamhost/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2204141&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Pantheon**
[
Customer Support (13)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1101486&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1103479&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1103450&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
High Pricing (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1101363&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**DreamHost**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5bea21648f3f6037c009de3c26ee3a91/vercel.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Vercel

](https://www.g2.com/products/vercel/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_cf3585642187318ab772bcc30b80ad5a/wordpress-org.png "Product Avatar Image")

WordPress.org

](https://www.g2.com/products/wordpress-org/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamhost/integrations)

**Pantheon**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**DreamHost**
No screenshot available

**Pantheon**
 ![Pantheon screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/84890/custom-dashboard-_1_.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**DreamHost**

8.5

8.5137

**Pantheon**

8.8

8.8498

Ease of Use

**DreamHost**

8.4

8.4137

**Pantheon**

8.8

8.8500

Ease of Setup

**DreamHost**

8.7

8.788

**Pantheon**

8.7

8.7391

Ease of Admin

**DreamHost**

8.6

8.682

**Pantheon**

8.7

8.7388

Quality of Support

**DreamHost**

8.3

8.3134

**Pantheon**

8.7

8.7475

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**DreamHost**

8.5

8.582

**Pantheon**

8.8

8.8373

Product Direction (% positive)

**DreamHost**

7.3

7.3132

**Pantheon**

8.2

8.2481

Features

WordPress Hosting[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

23

7.8

22

Performance

Plugins and Theme support

9.6(won by 1.1)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

19

Site management

8.4(won by 0.1)

17

8.3

21

Technical Support

8.3(won by 0.1)

22

8.2

22

Caching

8.9(won by 0.6)

15

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

21

Free Website Transfers

8.0(won by 0.4)

14

7.6

18

Security

Backup

8.8

15

8.9(won by 0.1)

20

Activity monitoring

9.0(won by 1.3)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

19

Malware identification and removal

9.0(won by 1.3)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

16

WAF and DDoS Protectiob

9.0(won by 1.0)

15

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

17

Free Resources

Email

9.6(won by 3.7)

15

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.9

16

Domain

9.6(won by 3.6)

15

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.0

17

SSL Certificates

9.6(won by 1.4)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

19

Web Content Management[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

189

Content

Content Authoring

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

119

|

Verified

Rich Text Editor

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

114

|

Verified

Versioning

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

135

|

Verified

Plug-ins/Widgets/Apps

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

127

|

Verified

Approval Process

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

112

|

Verified

Content Scheduling

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

106

Asset Management

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

116

|

Verified

Internal Search

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

108

|

Verified

Content Repository

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

115

|

Verified

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

eCommerce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design

Breadth of Pre-Built Templates

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

83

|

Verified

Mobile

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

83

Branding/Themes

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

81

Customization

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

93

Platform

User Community

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

121

|

Verified

SEO

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

108

Flexible Navigation Structures

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

109

|

Verified

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

133

|

Verified

Enterprise Scalability

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

137

|

Verified

Internationalization

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

96

Dashboards and Reports

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

140

|

Verified

API

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

124

|

Verified

Agentic AI - Web Content Management

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

7.0(won by default)

5

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

7.0(won by default)

5

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Accessibility Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

9.2

123

Functionality

Developer Tools

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

103

Automation

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

92

Website Staging

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

104

Management

Web Content Dedication

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

88

Website Hosting

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

108

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

99

Support

CMS Variety

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

90

Multi-CMS Support

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

90

Compliance

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

89

Continuous Integration[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.1

77

Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

62

|

Verified

Extensibility

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

61

|

Verified

Test Customization

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

60

|

Verified

Management

Automation

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

65

|

Verified

Processes and Workflow

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

70

|

Verified

Reporting

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

65

|

Verified

Agentic AI - Continuous Integration

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

6.0(won by default)

7

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

7

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

4.5(won by default)

7

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

4.0(won by default)

7

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

4.5(won by default)

7

Additional Functionality

Continuous Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Source-Code Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Developers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Repository Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Debugging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Build Log

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Assurance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shared Hosting[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

13

Not enough data

Support

Technical Support

8.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Multiple Website Hosting

8.9(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Bandwidth Support

8.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Knowledge Base Support

8.5(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Free Resources

Free Website Builder

7.1(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Free Domain Name

8.6(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Free Migration

7.9(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Dedicated Hosting[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

15

Not enough data

Set Up

Customization

8.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Ease of Installation

8.9(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Speed

8.8(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Security

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificate Provision

8.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Data Backup and Restoration

8.9(won by default)

14

Not enough data

DDoS Protection

8.6(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Malware Protection

8.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Support

Domain and Sub-Domain Support

8.9(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Technical Support

8.0(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Hardware Support

8.3(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Cloud Web Hosting[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance - Cloud Web Hosting

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

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

Compliance and Certifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![DreamHost](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565595/dreamhost.png "DreamHost")](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamhost/reviews)

DreamHost

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

77.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

13.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

9.1%

[![Pantheon](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565850/pantheon.png "Pantheon")](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews)

Pantheon

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

62.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

27.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

10.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

77.3%

62.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

13.6%

27.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

9.1%

10.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![DreamHost](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565595/dreamhost.png "DreamHost")](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamhost/reviews)
DreamHost

Information Technology and Services

11.0%

Marketing and Advertising

7.1%

Internet

5.8%

Computer Software

5.8%

Design

5.2%

Other

65.2%

[![Pantheon](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565850/pantheon.png "Pantheon")](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews)
Pantheon

Marketing and Advertising

15.6%

Information Technology and Services

14.9%

Internet

10.9%

Computer Software

10.6%

Non-Profit Organization Management

5.6%

Other

42.4%

FAQs

## DreamHost vs Pantheon FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between DreamHost vs Pantheon?

Pantheon stands out from DreamHost with a higher G2 rating, stronger support scores, and more frequent reviewer-cited strengths in reliability and integrations.

| [DreamHost](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamhost/reviews) | [Pantheon](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.0/5 (153 reviews) | 4.4/5 (725 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.7 | 8.7 |
| 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Customer Support (11 all-time mentions) | Customer Support (13 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of DreamHost and Pantheon compare?

Pantheon is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than DreamHost.

- **DreamHost:** Reviewers highlight affordable pricing and value for money, especially for entry-level hosting, but note that costs have increased over time.
- **Pantheon:** Reviewers consistently describe Pantheon as expensive, but emphasize that the higher price is justified by its reliability, features, and support.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention switching to DreamHost for lower pricing and to Pantheon for advanced features and reliability despite higher costs.

### What are the best alternatives to DreamHost and Pantheon?

The top 3 alternatives to DreamHost and Pantheon are Cloudways, Hostinger, and Hostwinds.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [DreamHost](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamhost/reviews) | 4.0/5 (153) | Small-Business | Affordable pricing, good value for entry-level hosting | Customer Support (11 all-time mentions) |
| [Pantheon](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews) | 4.4/5 (725) | Small-Business | Expensive but justified by reliability and features | Customer Support (13 all-time mentions) |
| [Cloudways](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews) | 4.7/5 (1,142) | Small-Business | — | Performance and flexibility |
| [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) | 4.4/5 (831) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and affordability |
| [Hostwinds](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/reviews) | 4.9/5 (438) | Small-Business | — | Customer support and reliability |

### Which WordPress Hosting features should I prioritize when comparing DreamHost and Pantheon?

Buyers comparing DreamHost and Pantheon should prioritize Customer Support, Ease of Use, Reliability, Integrations, and Pricing Satisfaction.

- **Customer Support:** DreamHost (8.4), Pantheon (8.7); all-time mentions: DreamHost (11), Pantheon (13)
- **Ease of Use:** DreamHost (8.5), Pantheon (8.8); all-time mentions: DreamHost (4), Pantheon (12)
- **Reliability:** DreamHost (3 all-time mentions), Pantheon (9 all-time mentions)
- **Integrations:** Pantheon (4 all-time mentions for integrations, including Drupal and GitHub); DreamHost (integration mentions not cited)
- **Pricing Satisfaction:** DreamHost is frequently cited for affordability, while Pantheon is noted as expensive but justified by features and reliability.

### What are the pros and cons of DreamHost vs Pantheon?

Pantheon's headline strength is reliability and advanced integrations, while DreamHost is most often praised for customer support and affordability.

- **DreamHost strengths:** Customer Support (11 all-time mentions), affordability, ease of use, intuitive control panel, and helpful documentation.
- **DreamHost trade-offs:** Reviewers note slower speeds, occasional downtime, and limited phone support.
- **Pantheon strengths:** Customer Support (13 all-time mentions), reliability (9 all-time mentions), ease of use (12 all-time mentions), advanced integrations (4 all-time mentions), and strong deployment workflows.
- **Pantheon trade-offs:** Higher pricing (7 all-time mentions as expensive), some advanced features require technical expertise, and user interface complexity for beginners.

### Is DreamHost or Pantheon better for small businesses?

Both DreamHost and Pantheon primarily serve small businesses, but DreamHost is more frequently cited for affordability and ease of use for small teams.

- **DreamHost:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its affordability, intuitive setup, and suitability for small business websites.
- **Pantheon:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers note its reliability and advanced features, but also mention higher costs and a steeper learning curve for smaller teams.

### Which WordPress Hosting platform has better integrations?

Pantheon is favored over DreamHost for integrations, with more reviewer-cited mentions and specific third-party tools highlighted.

- **DreamHost:** Reviewers mention integrations in general terms, but no specific third-party tools are cited in recent reviews.
- **Pantheon:** Integrations with Drupal (177 all-time mentions) and GitHub (15 all-time mentions) are frequently highlighted, along with workflow and CI/CD tool compatibility.

### How do DreamHost and Pantheon compare on customer support?

Pantheon scores higher on Quality of Support (8.7 vs. 8.4), but the difference is below the materiality threshold, indicating near-parity in reviewer satisfaction.

- **DreamHost:** Reviewers frequently praise responsive and helpful support, with 11 all-time mentions for customer support and 4 for 24/7 support.
- **Pantheon:** Reviewers cite strong customer support (13 all-time mentions), quick response times, and knowledgeable staff, with 4 all-time mentions for 24/7 support.

### Which is easier to implement, DreamHost or Pantheon?

DreamHost and Pantheon are rated equally on Ease of Setup (8.7 each), indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **DreamHost:** Reviewers describe easy onboarding, intuitive setup, and quick website launches, especially for non-technical users.
- **Pantheon:** Reviewers highlight efficient onboarding, streamlined workflows, and rapid environment setup, with particular praise for developer tools and deployment processes.

### Which product has better Email?

DreamHost is the stronger choice for Email, as reviewers frequently cite its email hosting features, while Pantheon does not offer built-in email services.

- **DreamHost:** Reviewers consistently mention managed email accounts as a benefit, with multiple all-time mentions for email hosting and ease of setup.
- **Pantheon:** Reviewers note the absence of email hosting as a limitation, with no built-in email services provided.

Alternatives

**DreamHost Alternatives**

 ![Hostinger](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b81bb1e11cf4347107f36c928d20df03/hostinger.svg "Hostinger")

[
Hostinger
](/products/hostinger/reviews)

 ![Hostwinds](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a5e905bfedcbf0b519f58d7c57b0e348/hostwinds.svg "Hostwinds")

[
Hostwinds
](/products/hostwinds/reviews)

 ![Hosting.com](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_00e01d2ef77fc021be8145086979bcb4/hosting-com-hosting-com.png "Hosting.com")

[
Hosting.com
](/products/hosting-com-hosting-com/reviews)

 ![IONOS 1&1 Domains and hosting](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a7169adcbe5136e6d3f2d2d4e0dff2b1/ionos-1-1-domains-and-hosting.jpeg "IONOS 1&1 Domains and hosting")

[
IONOS 1&1 Domains and hosting
](/products/ionos-1-1-domains-and-hosting/reviews)

**Pantheon Alternatives**

 ![Cloudways](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fe1e429a09f40487997ffddda213d613/cloudways.svg "Cloudways")

[
Cloudways
](/products/cloudways/reviews)

 ![WordPress VIP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0f6e45c37051de36ffa314d4d7f0d713/wordpress-vip.svg "WordPress VIP")

[
WordPress VIP
](/products/wordpress-vip/reviews)

 ![Acquia Digital Experience Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_949e1d5d41e707240144e0eb7a5b2d60/acquia-digital-experience-platform.png "Acquia Digital Experience Platform")

[
Acquia Digital Experience...
](/products/acquia-digital-experience-platform/reviews)

 ![Upsun](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0d27756e63988bc4c63d126aab55b7b0/upsun.svg "Upsun")

[
Upsun
](/products/upsun/reviews)

## DreamHost vs Pantheon

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Pantheon easier to use and administer. Reviewers also felt that Pantheon was easier to do business with overall. However reviewers felt that the products are equally easy to set up.

- Reviewers felt that Pantheon meets the needs of their business better than DreamHost.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Pantheon is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Pantheon over DreamHost.