GreenGeeks vs Hostwinds
Customer reviews (56)
4.9
VS
Customer reviews (60)
4.7
Category Scores
Performance
VS
4.3
Customer Support
VS
4.7
Value for Money
VS
4.2
Features
VS
4.4
GreenGeeks
Hostwinds
About the Providers
GreenGeeks
Eco-friendly web Hosting with 300% renewable energy — fast, secure, and planet-friendly.
GreenGeeks is a global leader in eco-friendly web hosting, offsetting 3x the energy used with renewable energy certificates. Offers shared, WordPress, VPS, reseller, and dedicated with LiteSpeed, SSD, and 24/7 support. EPA Green Power Partner.
Founded
2008
Uptime
99.9%
HQ
Agoura Hills, California, USA
Employees
51-200
Data Center
Chicago (USA), Montreal (Canada), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Singapore
Hostwinds
Enterprise hosting solutions with 24/7 personal support.
Hostwinds is a US-based Hosting Provider founded in 2010 in Seattle, Washington, that fully owns and operates its own infrastructure. It offers shared, reseller, VPS, cloud, and dedicated servers, with a 99.9999% uptime guarantee and award-winning support recognized as PCMag Editors' Choice.
Founded
2010
Uptime
99.9%
HQ
Seattle, Washington, USA
Employees
51-200
Data Center
Seattle (USA), Dallas (USA), Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Pros & Cons
GreenGeeks
Pros
100% eco-friendly Hosting — 300% renewable energy, EPA Green Power partner
Excellent performance with LiteSpeed, SSD RAID-10, and Cloudflare CDN
Great value for the price — domain, SSL, backups, and migration included
24/7 tech support via chat, phone, and ticketing
4 data center locations across 3 continents
Cons
Much higher renewal prices — from $1.95 to $12.95/month
No cloud-native hosting, plus limited VPS/dedicated options
The limited number of data centers (only 4) can impact performance
Hostwinds
Pros
Exceptional 99.9999% uptime guarantee, one of the highest in the industry
Award-winning PCMag Editors' Choice tech support, available 24/7/365
Fully owned infrastructure — no middlemen, lower costs
Full range from shared to fully customizable dedicated servers
Three data centers (Seattle, Dallas, Amsterdam) with 2N redundancy
Cons
No data centers in Eastern Europe or Asia
The dedicated interface can be confusing, with prices not clearly shown on the site
Promo pricing only for the first billing period
Price Comparison
| Hosting Type | GreenGeeks | Hostwinds | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | 1,95 USD/mo | 4,54 USD/mo | GreenGeeks |
| WordPress | 1,95 USD/mo | — | — |
| VPS | 39,95 USD/mo | 7,14 USD/mo | Hostwinds |
| Reseller | 19,95 USD/mo | 4,54 USD/mo | Hostwinds |
| Dedicated | 169,00 USD/mo | 106,00 USD/mo | Hostwinds |
Support Channels
GreenGeeks
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
Hostwinds
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
HostsPedia Verdict 2026
Hostwinds wins by 0.3 points
4.1/5
GreenGeeks
Winner
4.4/5
Hostwinds
GreenGeeks
Score: 4.1/5
From: 1,95 USD/mo
Customer reviews (56)
4.9
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Hostwinds
Score: 4.4/5
From: 4,54 USD/mo
Customer reviews (60)
4.7
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