A2 Hosting

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A2 Hosting offers shared hosting for small sites and first websites, with the server run for you, priced below most hosts of its type.

From approx. $1.99/mo on a 48-month term, renews at $13.99/mo. Approx. Not confirmed on the host's own page (13 Oct 2026)

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Three years on the entry plan

$72

First 3 years$1.99/mo

From year 4$13.99/mo

+603% at renewal

Starter (Web Hosting)

Where its servers are

A2 Hosting has data centres in 3 regions. The shaded areas are regions, not exact cities.

North America
Europe
Asia

We can only time hosts that publish speed-test addresses. The latency chart measures five clouds; a city close to you there is a good sign for any host in that city.

Plans and prices

The plans we checked on the host's own page on 13 Oct 2026. The host sells more sizes; these are the ones that set the entry price.

Starter

Web Hosting

approx. $1.99/mo

For 48 months, then $13.99/mo

2 vCPU
2 GB RAM
15 GB NVMe
5 sites

Not confirmed on the host's own page. Treat as approximate.

Checked 13 Oct 2026 on hosting.com

Fine print we read

Renews at 13.99/mo per a 2026-09-29 checkout snapshot (DNS Robot). Other intro terms from same source: 12 mo $2.99, 24 mo $2.79, 36 mo $2.49/mo. hosting.com/hosting/ renders prices client-side ('Starting from' with no figure). The page's own JSON-LD gives lowPrice 1.99 / highPrice 7.79 for the 3 plans, which matches the 48-month figures in the review. Page lists free domain registration, free migration, daily backups, 30-day money back. Intro 1.99 corroborated by provider's JSON-LD; term (48 mo) and renewal 13.99 come from a dated third-party checkout snapshot only. Other 2026 reviews quote 11.99 renewal and 2.99 or 3.99 intros. vCPU/RAM from review; sites = 5 on hosting.com panel (1 on cPanel variant). For a 3-year calc the 36-month intro is 2.49/mo (third-party).

Self-managed Linux VPS 4GB

approx. $6.49/mo

For 36 months, then $19/mo

2 vCPU
4 GB RAM
80 GB NVMe

Not confirmed on the host's own page. Treat as approximate.

Checked 13 Oct 2026 on dnsrobot.net

Fine print we read

Renews at 19/mo per 2026-09-29 checkout snapshot. 12-month intro 8.99/mo; first month on monthly billing 10.99. Unmanaged; no VPS pricing found on hosting.com pages without JS. Lowest managed option per same source: managed cloud 4GB $36/mo (1-yr), renews $40/mo. Third-party only; hosting.com VPS URLs tried (/vps-hosting/, /hosting/servers) returned 404 or no price data.

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Our test of A2 Hosting

Tested by Hosting Compass, April 2026

4.3/5

Performance4.6/5
Ease of use4.2/5
Support4.3/5
Features4.4/5
Value4.2/5

A2 Hosting delivers on its speed promise, especially on Turbo plans. The developer-friendly environment, anytime money-back guarantee, and green hosting commitment make it a well-rounded choice for performance-focused users.

Overview

Founded in 2001 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, A2 Hosting has always prioritized speed. Their Turbo server plans, powered by LiteSpeed and NVMe storage, are designed to deliver maximum performance. They're also committed to environmental responsibility through their Green Hosting initiative.

Performance

A2's Turbo plans live up to the hype. In our testing, Turbo Boost plans delivered average load times of 250ms, among the fastest shared hosting results we've recorded. Standard plans are more modest at around 400ms.

The performance difference between standard and Turbo plans is significant. Turbo plans include LiteSpeed, NVMe drives, and increased resources that create a noticeably faster experience. Uptime averaged 99.95%.

Support

24/7 support via live chat, phone, and tickets. The Guru Crew support team is knowledgeable and handles technical queries well. Response times on chat averaged 3-5 minutes. A2 also offers a Guru Crew guarantee, if they can't solve your issue, they'll credit your account.

Pricing & Value

Standard shared plans start at $2.99/month, while Turbo plans start around $6.99/month. Given the performance boost, Turbo plans represent excellent value. A2 also offers an anytime money-back guarantee, which is more flexible than the typical 30-day window.

Who Should Choose A2 Hosting?

A2 is ideal for developers, speed-conscious website owners, and anyone who wants high-performance hosting with an environmental conscience.

Prices mentioned in these notes are from the time of the test. Current prices are in the plans above.

A2 Hosting at a glance

The dials are our editorial estimates on a 1 to 5 scale, not test results. How we estimate

4/5Ease of use

4/5Performance

3/5Support

3/5Room to grow

Management: Managed server
cPanel: Yes
Email included: Yes
Headquarters: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Support: live chat, phone and ticket

Best for

WordPress sites
Dedicated servers
Reselling hosting
Business websites
Blogs and content sites

Fit by project

WordPress siteStrong fit
Online storePossible fit
Business websiteStrong fit
Web app or SaaSWeak fit
Portfolio or static siteStrong fit
Blog or content siteStrong fit
Agency with client sitesPossible fit

From the type of hosting, the same rule the finder uses.

Strengths and trade-offs

In its favour

cPanel included
Email included with hosting

Watch for

Renews 603% higher after the first term ($1.99 to $13.99/mo)

The first points come straight from the price and plan data.

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Questions about A2 Hosting

How much does A2 Hosting cost after the first term?

A2 Hosting's entry plan (Starter (Web Hosting)) costs $1.99 per month on a 48-month term and renews at $13.99 per month, approximately; we could not confirm it on the host's own page. Over three years that is about $72 in total.

Does A2 Hosting include email?

Yes. Our data shows email accounts included with A2 Hosting's hosting plans.

Where are A2 Hosting's data centres?

In North America, Europe and Asia. We list regions, not exact cities, for A2 Hosting.

Does A2 Hosting offer cPanel?

Yes, A2 Hosting offers cPanel.