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A2 Hosting
(197)
4.4 out of 5
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Rackspace Managed Hosting
(40)
3.8 out of 5
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At a Glance
A2 Hosting
A2 Hosting
Star Rating
(197)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.4% of reviews)
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Rackspace Managed Hosting
Rackspace Managed Hosting
Star Rating
(40)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
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  • Users report that Rackspace Managed Hosting excels in Technical Support with a score of 9.2, indicating a strong commitment to customer assistance, while A2 Hosting, although also strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.8 in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that A2 Hosting shines in Ease of Use with a score of 9.0, making it more user-friendly for beginners compared to Rackspace Managed Hosting, which has a score of 8.2.
  • G2 users highlight that Rackspace Managed Hosting offers superior Backup and Restoration services, which are crucial for businesses that prioritize data security, while A2 Hosting's offerings in this area are rated lower.
  • Users on G2 report that A2 Hosting provides better Free Website Transfers with a score of 9.4, making it easier for users to migrate their sites compared to Rackspace Managed Hosting.
  • Reviewers say that Rackspace Managed Hosting has a more robust Scalability feature, allowing businesses to grow without significant service interruptions, while A2 Hosting's scalability options are perceived as less flexible.
  • Users report that A2 Hosting's Speed performance is rated higher, contributing to faster load times for websites, which is a critical factor for user experience and SEO, compared to Rackspace Managed Hosting.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
A2 Hosting
No pricing available
Rackspace Managed Hosting
No pricing available
Free Trial
A2 Hosting
No trial information available
Rackspace Managed Hosting
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
166
7.9
34
Ease of Use
9.1
167
8.2
35
Ease of Setup
8.9
130
7.9
21
Ease of Admin
9.1
128
8.0
21
Quality of Support
8.8
167
8.0
33
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
129
7.9
21
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
161
6.4
36
Features by Category
Shared HostingHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.2
58
Not enough data
Support
9.2
11
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Free Resources
7.9
7
Not enough data
3.7
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Dedicated HostingHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
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Set Up
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Security
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Support
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Reseller HostingHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
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Customization
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Support
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WordPress HostingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
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Performance
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Security
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Free Resources
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Domain RegistrarsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
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Support and service - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Virtual Private Servers (VPS)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
9.0
840
Not enough data
Hosting Management
9.0
97
Not enough data
9.1
95
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
9.1
98
Not enough data
9.0
81
Not enough data
9.1
72
Not enough data
9.0
56
Not enough data
9.1
88
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
Website BuilderHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
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Customizations
Not enough data
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Growth
Not enough data
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Content
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
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Rackspace Managed Hosting
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A2 Hosting and Rackspace Managed Hosting are categorized as Managed Hosting
Unique Categories
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Rackspace Managed Hosting
Rackspace Managed Hosting has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
A2 Hosting
A2 Hosting
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
95.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
3.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.5%
Rackspace Managed Hosting
Rackspace Managed Hosting
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
Reviewers' Industry
A2 Hosting
A2 Hosting
Information Technology and Services
13.8%
Marketing and Advertising
10.8%
Computer Software
9.2%
Internet
6.7%
Design
3.6%
Other
55.9%
Rackspace Managed Hosting
Rackspace Managed Hosting
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Computer Software
13.2%
Marketing and Advertising
10.5%
Internet
10.5%
Higher Education
5.3%
Other
39.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
A2 Hosting
A2 Hosting
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Armando R.
AR
Armando R.
Verified User in Broadcast Media

What i like best is is the quality of support. Generally the ticketing system is fast and rhey come up with good solution. But i prefer the use of the live chat support. It takes a bit to start but the service is satisfying for my need. Never had a problem...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Insurance

The downtime of 6+ DAYS (!!!), the support doesn't respond and doesn't care to update the status/provide the ETA, NO backups are available. All the uptime commitments are a big lie. It's absolutely wasted money.

Rackspace Managed Hosting
Rackspace Managed Hosting
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael F.
MF
Michael F.
Verified User in Computer Software

Rackspace has hosting down to a science and you will agree once you start to use them. Lack of downtime (and the one downtime I experienced was promptly resolved, and a root cause analysis was provided).

Most Helpful Critical Review
Scott M.
SM
Scott M.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

They were innovative for awhile, but now they aren't. Numerous times our site has gone down when we've had an influx of traffic. It was my understanding that they could instantly scale, but every time we've had to scale to handle traffic we've had to take...

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