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A2Hosting is a hosting platform that tends to target advanced

users. FatCow is a host with a unique green spin on hosting. Both


are in the business of finding new customers, and both are good
choices for those looking to build a website. The purpose of this
article is to compare the two services by looking at performance,
features, price, customer service, security, and usability to
determine which one is the best value for your money.

<h2> A2Hosting vs FatCow - Performance </h2>


A2Hosting is a technical marvel. It's not just that downtime is unheard of with the host, but that
it provides a level of speed you really shouldn't get for the price. FatCow, on the other hand,
doesn't do anything special with its tech. In fact, it's suffered some significant downtime fairly
recently and it doesn't look like the company has done very much to make sure it won't happen
again. This is a case where one of the parties is just head and shoulders above the competition - if
your goal is to get the best performance with the fewest problems, A2Hosting is the host for you.

<h2> A2Hosting vs FatCow - Prices & Features   

A2Hosting is a service aimed a power users, with a host of great tools and a level of tech that's
hard to match in the industry. FatCow, on the other hand, is a cheap and simple service that
targets users who really care about the environment. While FatCow's services might not be
anything to write home about, their green solutions to hosting really make it something special.
A2Hosting has to compete simply by upping what you can get for your money. Who's the
winner? It depends on what you consider a value. If you're looking solely at the price tag,
A2Hosting does take the piont.

Hosting Price Range/ Domains Disk Space (min Bandwidth (min to


Company month to max) max)

A2Hosting $3.92 - $99.59 5 to Unlimited Unlimited


Unlimited

FatCow $49 per year 1 Unlimited Unlimited


<h2> A2Hosting vs FatCow - Security

Both of these hosts provide a decent security experience with better security options available for a
nominal fee. It's very standard in the industry to do security this way now, even if it's tough to see
something vital as an up-charge on your bill. The two services are so close, in fact, that you couldn't give
the nod to either if you were looking at security alone. The reason that FatCow tends to win in this
contest is less because of security and more because of data back-ups. A2Hosting doesn't really have
anything special, while FatCow will provide users with a fantastic daily back-up service for a fee. While
the extra charge isn't great, the fact that it is available really gives the edge to FatCow.

<h2> A2Hosting vs FatCow - Usability


This is a fairly tough category to judge, because both of these services are well known for being
a bit difficult to use. A2Hosting has the huge disadvantage of hiding some of its best services
behind menus and options that novices aren't likely to use, while FatCow commits the cardinal
sin of not using cPanel. As such, it might be fair to call this one a tie - A2Hosting picks up the
nod for being much more usable for those who have built sites in the past, while FatCow is
better for those who are coming into the experience with little or no experience.

<h2> A2Hosting vs FatCow - Customer Service

While there is a winner here, it's important to note that neither of these hosts provide bad customer
service. FatCow provides exactly what you'd expect a hosting company to give you, along with a very
nice live chat feature that helps to resolve a few minor problems very quickly. A2Hosting, on the other
hand, does all that plus it has a reputation for being exceedingly friendly. It's not that FatCow is bad, but
rather that it does nothing special. A2Hosting steps things up a few notches and gives users a much
better experience for their money. A2Hosting wins this category handily.

<h2> A2Hosting vs FatCow - Pros & Cons

<h3> A2Hosting</h3>
Pros
 Speed is far better than average
 Very friendly customer service with multiple options
 Almost zero downtime
 Security options are good
 Power users have plenty of options from which to choose
 Set-up is remarkably easy
Cons
 Very difficult for new users
 Too many security up-sells
 Too much up-selling in general!
 Pricing structure hides some surprises
 Self-support really needs an overhaul

<h3>FatCow</h3>
Pros
 Commitment to being green is no joke
 Customer service is quite reliable
 Has a single, reasonable price point
 Easy to use if you've never worked with a hosting platform before
Cons
 Lack of cPanel is incredibly frustrating
 Slow speeds
 Has had downtime with no guarantee of changing
 Best security options require more money
 Lack of monthly plans for those on the fence

<h2> A2Hosting vs FatCow - Rating

Hosting Performanc Features Prices Security Usability Customer


Company e Support

A2Hosting $3.92 - 5 to Unlimited Unlimited A2Hosting $3.92 -


$99.59 Unlimited $99.59

FatCow 3/10 7/10 9/10 710 6/10 8/10

<h2> Verdict </h2>

FatCow and A2Hosting really couldn't be more different. FatCow does try to do a lot of things well, but
most of them aren't what the majority of users are going to consider important. A2Hosting may do less,
but it does everything incredibly well. As such, it's very easy to pick a winner here - A2Hosting is simply a
better value for your money on most counts.

What do you think about the hosts? Do you think that FatCow's green solution is worth its problems? Do
you think that the difficulty of user for A2Hosting should have played more of a factor? Let us know by
getting in contact with us today!

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