Hostwinds vs InterServer
Customer reviews (60)
4.7
VS
Customer reviews (54)
3.7
Category Scores
Performance
VS
4.0
Customer Support
VS
4.2
Value for Money
VS
4.8
Features
VS
4.3
Hostwinds
InterServer
About the Providers
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)
InterServer
Affordable Hosting with a lifetime price guarantee and owned data centers in the USA.
InterServer is a US hosting provider founded in 1999, known for its lifetime price-lock guarantee that keeps the sign-up price the same at renewal. It runs its own data centers in Secaucus (New Jersey) and Los Angeles, offering shared, VPS, WordPress, reseller, and dedicated servers.
Founded
1999
Uptime
99.9%
HQ
Secaucus, New Jersey, USA
Employees
10-50
Data Center
Secaucus (New Jersey, USA), Los Angeles (California, USA)
Pros & Cons
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
InterServer
Pros
Lifetime price guarantee — the signup price stays the same at renewal
Unlimited resources on shared Hosting — unlimited SSD storage, traffic, and email
24/7 tech support via chat, phone, email, and tickets
Excellent value for money — hosting from $2.50/month with premium features
In-house US data centers with DDoS protection and InterShield security
Cons
Data centers only available in the US — higher latency for Europe or Asia
The DirectAdmin interface can be confusing for beginners
Shared load speed is slower than premium competitors
Price Comparison
| Hosting Type | Hostwinds | InterServer | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | 4,54 USD/mo | 2,50 USD/mo | InterServer |
| WordPress | — | 2,50 USD/mo | — |
| VPS | 7,14 USD/mo | 6,00 USD/mo | InterServer |
| Reseller | 4,54 USD/mo | 19,95 USD/mo | Hostwinds |
| Dedicated | 106,00 USD/mo | 49,00 USD/mo | InterServer |
Support Channels
Hostwinds
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
InterServer
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
HostsPedia Verdict 2026
Hostwinds wins by 0.1 points
Winner
4.4/5
Hostwinds
4.3/5
InterServer
Hostwinds
Score: 4.4/5
From: 4,54 USD/mo
Customer reviews (60)
4.7
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InterServer
Score: 4.3/5
From: 2,50 USD/mo
Customer reviews (54)
3.7
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