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HostGator
HostGator
(249)
3.6 out of 5
HostGator
By Web.com
MilesWeb
MilesWeb
(149)
4.7 out of 5
MilesWeb
By MilesWeb
At a Glance
HostGator
HostGator
Star Rating
(249)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $5.95 per month
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MilesWeb
MilesWeb
Star Rating
(149)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that HostGator's Quality of Support is rated at 7.0, which is significantly lower than MilesWeb's impressive score of 9.6. Reviewers mention that MilesWeb's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier for users to resolve issues quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that HostGator's Ease of Use is rated at 8.1, while MilesWeb shines with a score of 9.7. Users on G2 highlight that MilesWeb's intuitive control panel simplifies site management, making it more user-friendly for beginners.
  • G2 users report that HostGator's Backup and Restoration features are rated at 8.0, but MilesWeb excels with a score of 9.7. Users say that MilesWeb offers automated backups, which provide peace of mind and ease of recovery in case of data loss.
  • Users say that HostGator's Free Migration service is rated at 7.8, while MilesWeb offers a superior score of 9.8. Reviewers mention that MilesWeb's migration process is seamless and hassle-free, making it a preferred choice for those switching hosts.
  • Reviewers mention that HostGator's Performance in terms of Bandwidth Allowance is rated at 8.0, but MilesWeb outperforms with a score of 9.3. Users report that MilesWeb provides generous bandwidth limits, which is crucial for growing websites.
  • Users on G2 report that HostGator's Security Tools score is 7.5, while MilesWeb boasts a higher score of 9.4. Reviewers say that MilesWeb offers advanced security features, including Malware Protection and WAF and DDoS Protection, ensuring better protection for their websites.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
HostGator
WordPress Hosting
Starting at $5.95
per month
Browse all 3 pricing plans
MilesWeb
No pricing available
Free Trial
HostGator
No trial information available
MilesWeb
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.6
214
8.8
139
Ease of Use
8.1
213
9.7
139
Ease of Setup
8.0
100
9.7
102
Ease of Admin
7.7
100
8.5
24
Quality of Support
7.0
211
9.6
140
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
6.7
98
9.0
24
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
207
9.7
137
Features by Category
Shared HostingHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
7.6
222
9.5
855
Support
7.5
36
9.7
125
8.7
31
9.0
113
8.0
32
9.6
123
7.4
31
9.4
126
Free Resources
6.8
31
9.4
123
6.8
30
9.3
124
7.7
31
9.8
121
Dedicated HostingHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
7.3
280
Not enough data
Set Up
7.1
27
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
7.2
30
Not enough data
Security
7.4
30
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
6.8
28
Not enough data
7.4
27
Not enough data
Support
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.3
29
Not enough data
6.8
26
Not enough data
Reseller HostingHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.0
5
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
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
WordPress HostingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
7.9
218
Not enough data
Performance
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
Not enough data
Security
8.3
19
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
7.1
16
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
Free Resources
7.5
19
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
Cloud Web HostingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Domain RegistrarsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
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
Virtual Private Servers (VPS)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
7.7
1,239
9.4
636
Hosting Management
7.9
135
9.7
69
8.0
134
9.3
61
7.6
129
9.4
58
8.1
137
9.5
68
7.5
117
9.3
68
7.5
110
9.5
55
7.7
98
9.3
53
8.0
129
9.3
68
7.4
129
9.5
68
7.5
121
9.4
68
Website BuilderHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.2
111
Not enough data
Customizations
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Growth
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
Not enough data
Content
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Support
8.9
9
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HostGator
HostGator
MilesWeb
MilesWeb
Unique Categories
HostGator
HostGator is categorized as Website Builder
MilesWeb
MilesWeb is categorized as Cloud Web Hosting and Managed Hosting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HostGator
HostGator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.5%
MilesWeb
MilesWeb
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
85.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
HostGator
HostGator
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%
MilesWeb
MilesWeb
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Consulting
6.1%
E-Learning
6.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
Other
61.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
HostGator
HostGator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Omar L.
OL
Omar L.
Verified User in Music

What´s really exciting about hostgator is that it´s really reliable when it comes to Uptime, and it´s really cheap compared to other hosting providers (and even cheaper if you look for discount coupons on the internet). I really enjoy how easy it is to...

Most Helpful Critical Review
RL
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...

MilesWeb
MilesWeb
Most Helpful Favorable Review
PD
Pratik D.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Their overall hosting service is fast and is in my budget. Even support is what I like, because these guys are ready to help with any of the technical issue related to website.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Sumit R.
SR
Sumit R.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness

Milesweb is very distrustful and insecure registrant company I have ever seen. They suddenly suspended my domain without any information. They don't have any telephone support number. I will never suggest this insecure company. Move to another company if...

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Discussions
HostGator
HostGator Discussions
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
Does HostGator have a website builder?
1 comment
Manmeet S.
MS
Yes they do , its a basic website builderRead more
What is HostGator used for?
1 comment
Yash G.
YG
It is used for web hosting and also provides domain hosting too.Read more
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