# Hostwinds vs Nexcess Comparison | | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 3.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 438 | 30 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (99.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Pay As You Go | Starting at $19.00 Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Hostwinds Pros: - Customer Support (4 reviews) - Helpful (3 reviews) ### Nexcess Pros: - Customer Support (3 reviews) - Ease of Use (3 reviews) Cons: - Poor Customer Support (3 reviews) - Poor Communication (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.9 (412 reviews) | 6.6 (22 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.9 (411 reviews) | 7.1 (23 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.8 (133 reviews) | 7.5 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.9 (133 reviews) | 7.4 (17 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.9 (411 reviews) | 7.3 (23 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.9 (132 reviews) | 7.9 (17 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.9 (410 reviews) | 3.5 (18 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Hostwinds #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Hourly VPS Options Price: Pay As You Go Description: Deploy Hostwinds Cloud Servers starting at $ 0.006931 per hr Key Features: - 1 Gbps Ports - Solid State Drives - Snapshots [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A | | **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A | #### Infrastructure Provision | Feature | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **Public Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Private Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hybrid Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bare Metal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **High-Performance Computing (HPC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Virtual Machines (VMs)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Edge Computing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Virtual Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Usage Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **Resource Auto-Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Shared Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Hostwinds** | 9.9/10 | 23 | | **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A | #### Support | Feature | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **Technical Support** | 10.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multiple Website Hosting** | 10.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Bandwidth Support** | 10.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Knowledge Base Support** | 9.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Free Resources | Feature | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **Free Website Builder** | 9.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Free Domain Name** | 10.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Free Migration** | 10.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Dedicated Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A | | **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A | #### Set Up | Feature | Hostwinds | 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 | Hostwinds | 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 | Hostwinds | 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 | ### Reseller Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A | | **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A | #### Customization | Feature | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **Custom DNS name servers ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Self branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bandwidth support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Flexible hosting plans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup and restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **cPanel Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Domain Reseller Account Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fully Managed Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **IP Addresses Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### WordPress Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A | | **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance | Feature | Hostwinds | 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 | Hostwinds | 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 | Hostwinds | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A | | **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance - Cloud Web Hosting | Feature | Hostwinds | 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 | Hostwinds | 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 | Hostwinds | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A | | **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A | #### Security - Domain Registrar | Feature | Hostwinds | 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 | Hostwinds | 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 | Hostwinds | 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 | Hostwinds | 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 | ### Load Balancing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A | | **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A | #### Usability - Load Balancing | Feature | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **User Interface Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Setup Simplicity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Platform Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Container Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Performance Optimization - Load Balancing | Feature | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **Global Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dynamic Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Server Health Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security & Compliance - Load Balancing | Feature | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **SSL/TLS Termination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Firewall Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **DDoS Mitigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### VPS Hosting Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Hostwinds** | 9.6/10 | 431 | | **Nexcess** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS) | Feature | Hostwinds | 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 | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **Storage Limits** | 9.9 (389 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Bandwidth Allowance** | 9.8 (388 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Email Hosting** | 9.5 (380 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Control Panel Integration** | 9.7 (386 reviews) | Not enough data | | **CMS Support** | 9.7 (367 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Web Framework Support** | 9.7 (215 reviews) | Not enough data | | **E-Commerce Integration** | 9.7 (240 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Management** | 9.7 (312 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Database Support** | 9.7 (319 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Security Tools** | 9.7 (325 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (3):** [Managed Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-hosting), [Dedicated Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/dedicated-hosting), [Cloud Web Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-web-hosting) **Unique to Hostwinds (5):** [Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas), [VPS Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/vps-hosting-platforms), [Shared Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/shared-hosting), [Reseller Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/reseller-hosting), [Load Balancing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/load-balancing) **Unique to Nexcess (2):** [WordPress Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-hosting), [Domain Registrars](https://www.g2.com/categories/domain-registrars) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Hostwinds | Nexcess | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 99.5% | 79.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 0.2% | 20.7% | | **Enterprise** | 0.2% | 0% | ### By Industry #### Hostwinds - **Internet:** 39.4% - **Consumer Electronics:** 2.4% - **Computer Hardware:** 2.1% - **Information Services:** 1.9% - **Design:** 1.9% - **Consumer Goods:** 1.9% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 1.9% - **Computer Software:** 1.9% - **Broadcast Media:** 1.7% - **Computer & Network Security:** 1.7% - **Other:** 43.2% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Hostwinds - [A2 Hosting](https://www.g2.com/products/a2-hosting/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (206 reviews) - [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (804 reviews) - [SiteGround](https://www.g2.com/products/siteground/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (292 reviews) - [Cloudways](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1107 reviews) - [DreamHost](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamhost/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (152 reviews) - [Bluehost](https://www.g2.com/products/bluehost/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (279 reviews) - [HostGator](https://www.g2.com/products/hostgator/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (256 reviews) - [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (746 reviews) - [Akamai Cloud Computing](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (406 reviews) - [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (286 reviews) ### Alternatives to Nexcess - [SiteGround](https://www.g2.com/products/siteground/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (292 reviews) - [Cloudways](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1107 reviews) - [WP Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/wp-engine/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (344 reviews) - [Kinsta](https://www.g2.com/products/kinsta/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1454 reviews) - [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (804 reviews) - [Bluehost](https://www.g2.com/products/bluehost/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (279 reviews) - [Liquid Web](https://www.g2.com/products/liquid-web-2024-07-24/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (103 reviews) - [Pantheon](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (723 reviews) - [WPMU DEV](https://www.g2.com/products/wpmu-dev/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (861 reviews) - [GoDaddy Domains](https://www.g2.com/products/godaddy-godaddy-domains/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (958 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Hostwinds - Title: [What is Hostwinds used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-hostwinds-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Helpful service for hosting websites and domains " ### Nexcess - Title: [Is Nexcess good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-nexcess-good) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "No, their great." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/hostwinds-vs-nexcess)