# Liquid Web vs Vultr Comparison

| | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 104 | 286 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (85.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $199.00 Per Month | Starting at $2.50 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Liquid Web


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

### Vultr

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Affordable (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (4 reviews)
- Billing Issues (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (86 reviews) | 8.8 (227 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (86 reviews) | 9.1 (233 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (68 reviews) | 9.1 (156 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (67 reviews) | 8.9 (144 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (86 reviews) | 8.2 (205 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (66 reviews) | 8.6 (142 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (79 reviews) | 8.1 (232 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Liquid Web

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Managed Dedicated Server Hosting

Price: Starting at $199.00 Per Month

Description: Get the Highest Level of Performance and Security with Managed Dedicated Servers

Key Features:
- Intel Xeon 1230v6
- 4 cores @ 3.9 GHz Max
- 16 GB RAM

[Browse all 8 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/liquid-web-2024-07-24/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Vultr

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Cloud Compute

Price: Starting at $2.50 Per Month

Description: Easy-to-use, affordable VMs for many common workloads.

Key Features:
- Deploy around the globe in seconds
- On-demand scaling
- Perfect for many personal and business apps

[Browse all 9 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Liquid Web** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vultr** | 8.7/10 | 61 |

#### Infrastructure Provision

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Public Cloud** | Not enough data | 9.0 (51 reviews) | 
| **Private Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Hybrid Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.6 (39 reviews) | 
| **Bare Metal** | Not enough data | 8.2 (43 reviews) | 
| **High-Performance Computing (HPC)** | Not enough data | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines (VMs)** | Not enough data | 9.2 (50 reviews) | 
| **Edge Computing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (38 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Networks** | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | 8.9 (51 reviews) | 
| **Usage Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.9 (47 reviews) | 
| **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Auto-Scaling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (45 reviews) | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Liquid Web** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vultr** | 8.8/10 | 45 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.1 (44 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (41 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (41 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 8.6 (43 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Dedicated Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Liquid Web** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vultr** | N/A | N/A |

#### Set Up

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Cloud Web Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Liquid Web** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vultr** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance and Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Application Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Liquid Web** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vultr** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Centralized Workspace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Uptime** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **IT Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flexible Pricing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Application support - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sage Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Game Servers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quickbooks Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### VPS Hosting Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Liquid Web** | 5.2/10 | 18 |
| **Vultr** | 8.5/10 | 169 |

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

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Hosting Management

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Storage Limits** | 6.5 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (157 reviews) | 
| **Bandwidth Allowance** | 7.6 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (159 reviews) | 
| **Email Hosting** | 5.8 (12 reviews) | 7.5 (117 reviews) | 
| **Control Panel Integration** | 7.4 (15 reviews) | 8.4 (134 reviews) | 
| **CMS Support** | 5.7 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (110 reviews) | 
| **Web Framework Support** | 5.6 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (116 reviews) | 
| **E-Commerce Integration** | 4.2 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (111 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | 6.0 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (126 reviews) | 
| **Database Support** | 6.4 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (127 reviews) | 
| **Security Tools** | 6.0 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (138 reviews) | 

### Database as a Service (DBaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Liquid Web** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vultr** | 8.3/10 | 22 |

#### Configuration

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Performance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Database Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.1 (19 reviews) | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 

#### Database Administration

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Provisioning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (19 reviews) | 

#### Availability

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 
| **Archiving** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Indexing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Security

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Masking** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Authentication And Single Sign-On** | Not enough data | 8.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **Data Anonymization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 
| **Advanced Data Analytics** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [VPS Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/vps-hosting-platforms)

**Unique to Liquid Web (4):** [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), [Cloud Application Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-application-hosting)

**Unique to Vultr (3):** [Database as a Service (DBaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-as-a-service-dbaas), [Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas), [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Liquid Web | Vultr | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 85.6% | 84.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 10.3% | 10.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.1% | 4.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Liquid Web

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 22.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.4%
- **Computer Software:** 7.3%
- **Internet:** 6.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.2%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.2%
- **Management Consulting:** 4.2%
- **Design:** 4.2%
- **Publishing:** 3.1%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 32.3%

#### Vultr

- **Computer Software:** 22.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.1%
- **Consulting:** 2.6%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.6%
- **Entertainment:** 2.3%
- **Design:** 2.3%
- **Internet:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 32.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Liquid Web

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- [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (805 reviews)
- [Akamai Cloud Computing](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (406 reviews)
- [SiteGround](https://www.g2.com/products/siteground/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (293 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Liquid Web

- Title: [Who owns Liquid Web?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-owns-liquid-web) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Principal, Mr. Jim Geiger, CEO
2703 Ena Dr, Lansing, MI 48917-8585
Years in Business:  7
Phone Numbers:  (517) 322-0434"

### Vultr

- Title: [Is Vultr any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-vultr-any-good) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Such a generic question can hardly be answered fairly. Yes, VULTR is a pretty good cloud hosting platform, and pretty reputable too."
- Title: [What is Vultr used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-vultr-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Web content hosting"
- Title: [Is Vultr IP static?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-vultr-ip-static) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes "
- Title: [What cpus does Vultr use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-cpus-does-vultr-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Depending on the instance you choose, there are different CPUs.

https://www.vpsbenchmarks.com/hosters/vultr/cpus"
- Title: [Is you guys also going to change the pricing? when we will get High-frequency in Mumbai Region?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-you-guys-also-going-to-change-the-pricing-when-we-will-get-high-frequency-in-mumbai-region) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "There are no plans to raise prices currently. We are working on expanding our global footprint and hope to have information on that very soon!"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/liquid-web-2024-07-24-vs-vultr)