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Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) vs GreenGeeks
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for web hosting. GreenGeeks has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) $2.99/mo vs GreenGeeks $2.95/mo — GreenGeeks is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) No; GreenGeeks No.
- HIPAA: Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) —; GreenGeeks —.
Side by side
| Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) | GreenGeeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $2.99/mo (Starter) | $2.95/mo (Lite) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| HIPAA (BAA) | — | — |
| SOC 2 | — | — |
| GDPR | — | — |
| Best for | Developers needing multi-language support (Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL) on shared hosting | Eco-conscious individuals and brands wanting verified green hosting |
Sources — Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting): hosting.com (verified 2026-06-13). GreenGeeks: greengeeks.com (verified 2026-06-13).
Key features
Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting): LiteSpeed web server with built-in caching; Daily backups stored off-server with 30-day restore history; Web Application Firewall (WAF) and malware scanning; DDoS protection; Free SSL certificates; Free website migration; Support for Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL; 24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone; In-house engineering team (not outsourced support); Enterprise-grade infrastructure
GreenGeeks: 300% renewable energy match via EPA Green Power Partner and Bonneville Environmental Foundation (since 2009); Tree planting for each hosted account (One Tree Planted partnership); cPanel control panel; Softaculous 1-click installer for 150+ applications; Free SSL certificates with auto-renewal; Free CDN integration; Daily automated backups; Developer tools: Git, WP-CLI, SSH/SFTP access; 24/7 expert support; 30-day money-back guarantee; Dedicated IP (Premium plan)