1. ScalaHosting

Specs

  • Server management: Fully managed or self-managed Operating system: CentOS 7 for managed, multiple options for self-managed Virtualization technology: KVM Web server: Apache (default) or LiteSpeed (add-on) Control panel: cPanel (paid license) or SPanel (free) SSL certificate: Let’s Encrypt Security: Real-time malware protection by SShield (part of SPanel) Backups: Automatic, remotely stored copies Technical support: 24/7 live chat and email Money-back guarantee: 30 days (excluding licenses) Cost: From $31.95/month (managed) Trustpilot score: 5/5

Reasons to choose this provider

  • A highly reliable cloud infrastructure with fast SSD storage. Ability to build your own plan with any amount of each resource. Ability to scale each resource on its own with the custom-built plan. You can choose between cPanel or the free SPanel alternative. WordPress management system and enhanced security with SPanel. Optional LiteSpeed web server add-on (faster than Apache). Multiple data centers and worldwide server locations. Free SSL certificates by Let’s Encrypt. Dedicated IP address. Instant technical support is available 24/7 via live chat. Money-back guarantee for 30 days (excluding any licenses).

2. ChemiCloud

  • Server management: Fully managed Operating system: CentOS (free) or CloudLinux (paid license) Virtualization technology: KVM Web server: LiteSpeed Control panel: cPanel Solo (upgrades available) SSL certificate: Let’s Encrypt Security: Standard firewall (free) or Imunify360 (add-on) Backups: Remote server (free with the entry-level plan) Technical support: Live chat and email Money-back guarantee: 15 days (excluding licenses) Cost: From $79.95/month Trustpilot score: 4.9/5

  • Fully managed, cloud-based and scalable VPS plans. cPanel and LiteSpeed licenses included for free with each plan. Dedicated IP address and private nameservers. Free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates. DDoS protection with network and web application firewalls. Remote daily backups (free with the entry-level plan). Different server locations to choose from. Helpful and friendly support team with instant live chat assistance. Money-back guarantee for 15 days (excluding any setup and license fees).

3. HostArmada

  • Server management: Fully managed Operating system: CentOS 7 (free) or CloudLinux (add-on) Virtualization technology: KVM Web server: Apache/Nginx (free) or LiteSpeed (add-on) Control panel: cPanel 5 accounts (upgrades available) SSL certificate: Sectigo (free) or Positive SSL (paid) Security: Imunify360 (free for up to 30 accounts) Backups: Onsite (free) or offsite (paid) Technical support: Live chat, email and phone Money-back guarantee: 7 days (excluding setup fees) Cost: From $54.95/month Trustpilot score: 5/5

  • Fast and redundant cloud servers with SSD storage. Free cPanel license for 5 accounts included with each plan. Enhanced server-side caching with NGINX reverse proxy. Real-time protection from malware, DDoS and brute force attacks. Multiple server locations in the USA, Europe and Asia. Free local backups and optional paid offsite backups. Skilled and fast-responding support team. A 7-day money-back guarantee (excluding setup fees).

4. InterServer

  • Server management: Unmanaged unless you buy 4+ CPU cores Operating system: Linux (different options) or Windows Virtualization technology: KVM, OpenVZ or Hyper-V Web server: Apache Control panel: cPanel (paid), Plesk (paid) or DirectAdmin (free) SSL certificate: Available with cPanel Security: Standard Backups: Available as an add-on Technical support: Live chat, email and phone Money-back guarantee: None Cost: From $6/month (unmanaged) Trustpilot score: 4.7/5

  • Both Linux and Windows VPS available. Fast cloud servers with an uptime guarantee. Three control panels to choose from, including cPanel as an add-on. Flexible VPS with any number of CPU cores from 1 to 16. Ability to upgrade resources by adding more slices. One of the most affordable VPS providers that is more appealing to tech-savvy users.

5. Krystal

  • Server management: Optional Operating system: AlmaLinux, CentOS, other options Virtualization technology: KVM Web server: Apache Control panel: cPanel (add-on) SSL certificate: AutoSSL via cPanel Security: DDoS protection and Imunify360 (add-on) Backups: Daily backups available as an add-on Technical support: Live chat and email Money-back guarantee: 60 days Cost: From £11.99/month (unmanaged) Trustpilot score: 4.9/5

  • Fully customizable and scalable cloud VPS. Fast NVMe SSD storage and unlimited bandwidth. Servers located in the UK and USA with DDoS protection. A transparent company run by professionals. Quick live chat support by an experienced UK-based team. A 60-day money-back guarantee.

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