GreenGeeks vs hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)
GreenGeeks leads hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) by 0.3 points overall (7.4 vs 7.1).
7.4/10, Good
#8 in Web hosting providers
hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)
Users who want cPanel hosting with speed-tuned plans.
7.1/10, Good
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
GreenGeeks7.8
Low entry price and a free first-year domain on shared plans.
Value & renewal pricing
25% weight
hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)6.8
Mid-range pricing; the intro discount does not carry into renewal.
GreenGeeks6.8
LiteSpeed-based shared stack with a smaller choice of locations than larger hosts.
Infrastructure & performance features
20% weight
hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)7.4
Retains A2's speed-focused plans with LiteSpeed-based tiers.
GreenGeeks7.2
24/7 chat and ticket support.
Support
20% weight
hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)7.2
Advertises round-the-clock support across its plans.
GreenGeeks7.4
cPanel, free SSL, nightly backups and one-click WordPress.
Features & ease of use
20% weight
hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)7.4
cPanel, free SSL and a broad range from shared to dedicated servers.
GreenGeeks7.6
Publishes a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Trial & refund terms
15% weight
hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)6.4
A2 published a money-back policy; we could not confirm current terms after the rebrand.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | GreenGeeks | hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) |
|---|---|---|
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Free domain (first year) | Yes | Not published |
| Money-back window | 30 days | Not published |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Main hosting type | Shared, WordPress, VPS | Shared, WordPress, VPS, dedicated |
| Support channels | 24/7 live chat and tickets | 24/7 support |
| Data-centre regions | Not published | Not published |
| Renewal pricing | Higher than intro price | Higher than intro price |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose GreenGeeks if…
You want something best for small sites that value an environmental commitment.
- + Clear renewable-energy commitment
- + Free domain for the first year
- + Affordable entry plans
Choose hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) if…
You want something best for users who want cPanel hosting with speed-tuned plans.
- + Wide range from shared to dedicated servers
- + Familiar cPanel control panel
- + Speed-tuned plan tiers
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
GreenGeeks vs hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting): quick answers
Is GreenGeeks better than hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)?
GreenGeeks leads hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) by 0.3 points overall (7.4 vs 7.1). GreenGeeks scores higher on value & renewal pricing, trial & refund terms. hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) scores higher on infrastructure & performance features.
Who should choose hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) over GreenGeeks?
hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) is best for users who want cPanel hosting with speed-tuned plans. GreenGeeks is best for small sites that value an environmental commitment.
How were GreenGeeks and hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for web hosting providers, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.