Compare AccuWeb Hosting and HostGator 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.99 /mo.
Starting at $5.95 per month
AccuWeb Hosting
Star Rating
(91)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.99 /mo.
Browse all 4 pricing plansHostGator
Star Rating
(249)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $5.95 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that HostGator's Ease of Setup scores a solid 8.0, but reviewers mention that AccuWeb Hosting excels with a score of 9.4, highlighting its user-friendly installation process.
- Reviewers mention that HostGator's Quality of Support is rated at 7.0, which some users find lacking, while AccuWeb Hosting shines with an 8.6 rating, indicating a more responsive and helpful support team.
- G2 users note that HostGator's Performance in terms of Speed is rated at 7.2, but users on G2 praise AccuWeb Hosting for its superior performance with an 8.2 rating, making it a better choice for speed-sensitive applications.
- Users say that HostGator's Backup and Restoration features score a 7.6, which some find adequate, whereas AccuWeb Hosting impresses with an 8.4 rating, indicating more robust backup solutions.
- Reviewers mention that HostGator's Scalability options are somewhat limited, reflected in its lower ratings, while AccuWeb Hosting is noted for its flexible hosting plans, making it a preferred choice for growing businesses.
- Users report that HostGator's Domain and Sub-Domain Support is rated at 7.7, which is decent, but AccuWeb Hosting's 8.7 rating suggests a more comprehensive and user-friendly approach to domain management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AccuWeb Hosting
LINUX VPS MERCURY
$7.99 /mo.
Host Unlimited Websites <br/>
20 GB Raid 10 Disk Space<br/>
150 GB Bandwidth / Month<br/>
Self Managed VPS<br/>
512 MB Guaranteed<br/>
Dedicated RAM<br/>
1 Dedicated IP<br/>
Weekly Backups<br/>
Processor Allocation <br/>
1 Core minimum<br/>
1 Gbps Port Connectivity<br/>
7 Days Money Back Guarantee<br/>
HostGator
WordPress Hosting
Starting at $5.95
per month
2.5X speed, advanced security — and free migrations
- Free hosting
- Drag & drop builder
- Included domain name
Free Trial
AccuWeb Hosting
Free Trial is available
HostGator
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
70
7.6
214
Ease of Use
8.8
71
8.1
213
Ease of Setup
9.4
39
8.0
100
Ease of Admin
9.6
39
7.7
100
Quality of Support
8.6
67
7.0
211
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
38
6.7
98
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
71
6.1
207
Features by Category
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Set Up
Not enough data
7.1
27
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
7.2
30
Security
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
6.8
28
Not enough data
7.4
27
Support
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.3
29
Not enough data
6.8
26
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
7.5
18
Security
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
7.1
16
Not enough data
7.4
17
Free Resources
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.0
20
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support and service - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Hosting Management
8.2
55
7.9
135
8.4
54
8.0
134
8.7
54
7.6
129
8.6
57
8.1
137
8.6
44
7.5
117
8.3
40
7.5
110
8.2
35
7.7
98
8.5
55
8.0
129
8.5
55
7.4
129
8.7
47
7.5
121
Customizations
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Growth
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Content
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Support
Not enough data
8.9
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AccuWeb Hosting and HostGator are categorized as Virtual Private Servers (VPS), Dedicated Hosting, Shared Hosting, Reseller Hosting, WordPress Hosting, and Domain Registrars
Unique Categories
AccuWeb Hosting is categorized as Managed Hosting, Content Delivery Network (CDN), and Cloud Web Hosting
HostGator is categorized as Website Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AccuWeb Hosting
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HostGator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Computer & Network Security
8.0%
Photography
4.5%
Online Media
3.4%
Market Research
3.4%
Other
62.5%
Information Technology and Services
13.9%
Marketing and Advertising
13.5%
Computer Software
6.1%
Internet
3.7%
Graphic Design
2.9%
Other
60.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
AccuWeb Hosting
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Media Production
responsive tech support team. I have been using this product for 15 years and all good
Most Helpful Critical Review
Andreas S.
Verified User in Consulting
The contractual agreement of the free hosting service states that it is entirely free. Contradictory to that Accuweb employees send you regular emails - not just once but regularly in order to coerce you into rating them on reputable review websites to push...
HostGator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vanesa A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
HostGator feature-packed gives you all the tools to craft attractive, functional websites however the interface is a bit tricky and takes some research to figure out where things are.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Robert L.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
HostGator's tech support has always been poor. Customers cannot contact tech support directly. Even if customer support promised to "escalate" the matter, it takes days for tech support to get back to us by email, and either they've closed the case...
Verified User in Media Production
responsive tech support team. I have been using this product for 15 years and all good
Vanesa A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
HostGator feature-packed gives you all the tools to craft attractive, functional websites however the interface is a bit tricky and takes some research to figure out where things are.
Andreas S.
Verified User in Consulting
The contractual agreement of the free hosting service states that it is entirely free. Contradictory to that Accuweb employees send you regular emails - not just once but regularly in order to coerce you into rating them on reputable review websites to push...
Robert L.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
HostGator's tech support has always been poor. Customers cannot contact tech support directly. Even if customer support promised to "escalate" the matter, it takes days for tech support to get back to us by email, and either they've closed the case...
Discussions
What is AccuWeb?
1 comment
MR
A web hosting companyRead more
Where can I host ASP.NET application?
1 comment
G2
Amazon Web Services (AWS):
AccuWebHosting:
SmarterASP.NET:Read more
AccuWeb Hosting has no more discussions with answers
How do i report the refund scam to an authority that is capable of sanctioning them.
1 comment
EH
Aaron,
There is no scam, your refund is in process, so it's unclear what you would be reporting. Thanks.
Erinn
Customer Advocate at HostGatorRead more
What is HostGator used for?
1 comment
YG
It is used for web hosting and also provides domain hosting too.Read more
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