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4.9
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Hostwinds Reviews & Product Details

Hostwinds Overview
What is Hostwinds?

Hostwinds VPS is an unmanaged virtual private server hosting platform for system administrators, developers, and IT businesses to host, customize and manage Linux and Windows servers. Hostwinds provides a Cloud Control Portal that lets clients perform tasks, set up firewall requirements, maintain snapshot backups, and more. It also provides real-time monitoring services that can detect incoming traffic threats.

Company Hostwinds LLC
Year founded 2010
Company size 51-200 employees
Headquarters Seattle, Washington, United States
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Hostwinds Product Details
Capabilities
API
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Desktop Windows, On-Premise Linux, On-Premise Windows
Support 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
Training Documentation
Languages English
Hostwinds Features
Backup and Restore
Bandwidth Allocation
CDN Integration
CMS Integration
Caching Options
Control Panel Integration
Cron Job Scheduling
Custom Error Pages
Customer Support
DNS Management
Data Center Locations
Database Support
Developer Tools
Domain Registration
E-commerce Capabilities
Email Hosting
FTP Access
Multi-domain Hosting
Resource Monitoring
SSH Access
SSL Certificates
Scalability Options
Security Features
Server Configuration Options
Site Migration Assistance
Staging Environment
Storage Space
Subdomain Management
Uptime Guarantee
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438 Hostwinds Reviews
4.9 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 22, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Hostwinds is the best hosting company I have ever worked with."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

Hostwinds is the best hosting company I have ever worked with due to their unmatched services which are provided on a high level. This is the 3rd or 4th company I have had hosting with and they exceed expectations and it is true. Support is skillful and quick, they have features you would normally pay other hosting companies for and ones that you will not find elsewhere and that is great indeed. Uptime is high. Their web site speed is excellent. And support is quality here, they win for me.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

It is very good when a hosting provider offer a wide range of coupon codes on their services, it attracts more customers to the host IMHO. So I would like ti have them as many and as often as possible. I appreciate it. Just my two cents.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

Once I have contacted support and they fixed my issues (it was my fault) very fast. They are enticing and know hot to make their services attractive to many other webmasters all over the IT world. Their help is beyond praise as they provide in in a quality webmaster-friendly way. I appreciate how they provide their services for me.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 15, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"I really appreciate the quick responses I get when I need. "
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

I really appreciate the quick responses I get when I need Hostwinds' help. I feel very comfortable recommending them to my friends and associate artists and business partners. Awesome technical and customer service. They have a patient way of dealing with my inquiries and I always feel heard, understood and that they care! Thank you, Hostwinds, again for the continued positive experience. Much appreciated to those who are interested in getting quality and reliable hosting services at very modest rates.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

I would like to have higher uptime from them as sometimes it is not very high. All in all their servers are stable enough to have a deal with.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

Excellent support, if you need it at all. For the last year we have been renting dedicated servers and everything just works. And if something at all does go wrong, their technician updates keep us informed including detailed post-event analysis. Support tickets are answered in the middle of the night (we are based in Luxembourg) - within 10 minutes. The support staff is very friendly & capable. They try to think with you to provide a work around if possible to minimize impact. Planning a hardware upgrade or replacement in the weekends? No problem, they will do it at the agreed time. I want to say that we are really satisfied and I would recommend them to anyone!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 07, 2020
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great web hosting and customer service"
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

Even though I'm somewhat proficient in web hosting management activities, I like that Hostwinds has a strong team on hand to address and odd issues that might come up that are difficult for me to resolve on my own. There are often settings that can be set up more easily through the technical support team, so being available for customers is critical when we are on a deadline. There are also extensive options for us to set many things up on our own.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

Everything has been smooth and satisfactory. The pricing is good and the hosting service has run well. I think the quality of service depends a lot on the customer's website needs. We don't have very complex needs with our Hostwinds websites.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

Everything has been smooth and satisfactory. The pricing is good and the hosting service has run well. I think the quality of service depends a lot on the customer's website needs. We don't have very complex needs with our Hostwinds websites.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 02, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Reliable and trustworthy company! "
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

I like the best at Hostwinds - their server stability and reliability! Using them I have not experienced any downtime, my websites are online for 24 hours. They load fast, I would say even faster than at many other companies. In terms of their pricing policy, it is simple and straightforward. Support is helpful indeed. I contact them even at night and they answer me fast and qualitatively. If I have a problem, they try to solve it as fast as possible and it is an indicator of their top-notch services. You know there are no many companies which may provide such level of delivering hosting services.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

I would like to have cheaper services, it is a desire of any webmaster I think.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

using Hostwinds services, I have succeeded in the IT world significantly. I have a good income now and my websites is visited by many users. I ask them to help me and Hostwinds do it with no procrastination, I mean they provide their services in a webmaster-friendly manner.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Sep 07, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Quality and reliable services ... what else should I desire more?! "
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

Hostwinds services are reliable and great for me. I have been using epesi application and it works well on my side. This application is compatible with many browsers and Hostwinds makes its work easy and fast. Their servers have no outages and their pricing policy is simple and everything is understandable for me. When I have a question, I put it and get the answer very fast, I may say even in no time. And it doesn't matter what time it is! And I have never faced the same level of services elsewhere. They have quality tech staff which is skillful and polite and fast and I like all these things much.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

I can't say many words in terms of disliking as they work perfectly well for me. Maybe prices... I'd like to have hosting services cheaper and it's quite natural for any webmaster as it's a desire of any personal to have quality services cheaply and reliably.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

I do believe having a deal with such a reliable and decent hosting provider like Hostwinds, one can be sure his/her IT business is in the firm hands. There are no unexpected things with them. You know your websites have no downtime and network is stable and all works well.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 20, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
1.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Careful: The refund policies of hostwinds are 'false'"
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

I dont like hostwinds due to unfaire business.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

Dislike due to confusing, baseless, untrue and unrecognizable statement without reference to evidence of detailed refund information.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

I purchased Basic Web Hosting hosting packages from hostwinds on last 30/5/2019. Then I request to migrate my website. But the migration team failed to do that. In such a situation, I immediately canceled the hosting package and requested the billing department to refund me the refund value 37.59 USD. In the context of this, the billing department told me about the last June 01, 2019 (GMT+6) refunds can take upwards of 5 banking days to settle in your account. Which has already passed. But I did not get back $ 37.59 USD. I think this kind of behavior is harassment to the customer. But still (June 20,2019) 'abusing' or 'harassment' to refund the money. I did not get refund. This behavior is contrary to customer's interest, tragic, unexpected and offense. I think, the hostwinds that have been done with me are the attempts to suppress the money, it is hostwinds declared anti-refund policies and customer harassment levels. All customers are advised to be careful about hostwinds' misdeeds and dishonest practices. Ref no. 1 ***Subject: Cancellation Request for Basic Web Hosting - Service ID: 510267 Ticket ID: #05312019307-3844345 Ref no. 2 ***Ticket ID: #05302019353-3843558 & Service ID: 510267 Subject: Cancellation Request for Basic Web Hosting - Service ID: 510267 Ref no.3 ***Ticket ID: #05312019031-3844662 Subject: FINAL REMINDER FOR REFUND

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 12, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
OF
Oral F.
Founder
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"Glad to be their client."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

The support I got from Hostwinds is the best and most fluid. The issue was resolved in an instant. Support staff is very knowledgeable and quite a pleasure to have as my support resource.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

You know I would like to have more discounts on their services.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

Hostwinds has a very good customer service and reliable speed, its a good decision to choose a 3 year plan with them. Trustworthy provider.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 30, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AD
Angelo D.
Founder
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"Beyond recommend hosting with these guys."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

Feel I'm obliged to thank Hostwinds webhost and tell them that after following their advises I managed to upload my files correctly. They are fantastic and excel in every thing they do. Thanks again, love their work!

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

I'll endeavor to follow their instruction to make my site more secure so this doesn't happen again. I've read through the links provided and they contain some great tips.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

The Support Team , The Pricing and Features (SSD Speed) is ungodly.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 28, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
SA
Sieffre A.
Founder
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"Feel Hostwinds is best."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

Recommended - Hostwinds is really good enough to have a deal with. They have active and responsive technicians who are skillful and helpful around the clock. As for their pricing policy, it's simple and flexible. Use them with no doubts.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

The hosting is easy to use, reliable (more reliable than other hosts I have used) and their support is quick and gets everything right every time!

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's perfect for enterpreneur like me to have such a fast responding, trustworthy hosting web hosting provider.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 27, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
SG
Siegmund G.
Founder
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"Inexpensive and reliable host."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

Great support and pricing. It may not have all the latest features etc. ( autoinstall of CMS packages, Forums etc. ) and it's simple, inexpensive, and reliable. I have several domains hosted at Hostwinds for several years, and have only had 1 outage.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

Great customer support, very responsive and fast, I would suggest them even, from simply websites to major projects.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

First class service all round, no complaints. Hostwinds is so far the best, any web host can beat them.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 23, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
QV
Quique V.
Founder
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"They are the bomb."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

Their Tech Support are the bomb. They get back to you very quickly and go out of their way to help you with tech support that is out of this world. Servers are rock-solid and low cost.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

Good enough to have a deal with due to their quality services.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

Their plans are resourceful enough to run any web sites smoothly and reliably.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 20, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
GC
Gustavo C.
Founder
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"Perfect web host to run websites with."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

We run over 50,000 page views per month which is pretty good for Wordpress. Hostwinds e-mail service is just too damn complete that i dont have to email them about the same problem.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

The site always responds quickly, even during peak times and the cost is much less than the solution I had to have with my previous host.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

They transferred all my files for free along with competent support help.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 15, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
GJ
Gerard J.
Founder
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"Good site performance."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

I chose Hostwinds advanced web hosting account because they prided themselves on under-selling hardware. My site's performance immediately improved after the switch, and has remained consistently at this new level.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

The live support is not always there but once caught online, they will really help you with your troubles. Overall 5 out of 5 Rating!

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

Every time I have ever run into any issues whatsoever, whether it has been issues with my account when I've been past due, and they have been helpful with payments and kept my services on.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 13, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AB
Abdulkadir B.
Founder
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"Double Thumbs Up!"
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

Uptime is great and i must also say that the speed connectivity is pretty fast. Hostwinds is a cool web host. On the navigation menu, there is live stats/information about your space & bandwidth usage. For me it is the principal aggregate value. This is true!

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

Happy to deal with this decent SSD web hosting provider.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is a TOP web host to get reseller hosting accounts from! 100% satisfied using their hosting services.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 10, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
DP
Desiderio P.
Founder
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"I can't be happier. Thank you."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

I want to thank the support team for continuing to help me with my e-mail issue. Hostwinds has been awesome since I switch over my hosting with you. I can't be happier. Thank you.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

I have no issues using their services for a long while.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

Quick, thorough but also short answer. Told me exactly what to do and what to keep in mind; I couldn’t be happier.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 02, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
ZB
Zafer B.
Founder
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"Know their work well."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

They understand the customer and as a result they know how to ease our pain points. Servers are as stagble as a rock. Prices are all right for me.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

I have no issues dealing with Hostwinds company.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

Hostwinds are genuinely helpful and responsive, they always respond quickly to a problem and that makes a huge difference and the response is always as constructive as possible.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 01, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
KG
Kyriakos G.
Founder
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"Top hosting and customer support."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

Top hosting and customer support. I have been a customer at Hostwinds for almost 5 years now, and never had any reason to complain.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

I have no problems to talk about and I like them.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

Answering questions and processing efficiency is very fast.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 31, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AA
Armand A.
Founder
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"Excellent, please don't change."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

Excellent, please don't change. I tried quite a few providers, I am very happy to end up with Hostwinds !!! Competitive pricing for fast and reliable hosting, many thanks from a happy customer!

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

I can't say that I dislike anything at them.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

Love them, this is the best service I have ever tried.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 25, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
BB
Bartholomaus B.
Founder
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"Great hosting service."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

Impressed! The knowledge base has enough information for someone like myself to get to grips with things, while their customer service is so good at times I almost feel spoilt, having always been fast in response and informative with problems being resolved in a short time. No prepayments, no credit cards are asked for. I found Hostwinds to be a great hosting service.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

Hostwinds known to be a little pricier than other providers perhaps, but I switched to them from a lower-priced provider so I could get honest feedback about my site and about my business.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

Te service is not costly. Support is online any time I contact them.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 23, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
FD
Flip D.
Founder
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"Excellent hosting service."
What do you like best about Hostwinds?

Excellent hosting service, it's really hard to find stability and security all in one. And Hostwinds is the right place to have all these things at once.

What do you dislike about Hostwinds?

Using their services I dare say that they work good for me and smoothly.

What problems is Hostwinds solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have succeeded in running my IT business due to their full-featured plans.