Founded in 2001 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, A2 Hosting has built its reputation on one core promise: speed. Their proprietary Turbo Servers use LiteSpeed web server technology, NVMe SSD storage, and a custom-tuned caching stack to deliver page loads up to 20x faster than standard shared hosting. A2 Hosting caters to developers and technically savvy users who demand performance without the complexity of unmanaged cloud infrastructure. Their hosting lineup spans shared, VPS, dedicated servers, and reseller hosting, all backed by a knowledgeable support team available 24/7 via live chat, phone, and ticket. A2 Hosting is also committed to environmental responsibility — they are a carbon-neutral hosting provider, offsetting their energy usage through green initiatives. Their Turbo plans are the standout product, combining AMD EPYC processors, NVMe drives, and built-in caching for WordPress and other CMS platforms. The anytime money-back guarantee (prorated after 30 days) gives customers confidence to try the service risk-free. A2 Hosting is ideal for small-to-medium businesses, WordPress sites, and developers who prioritize server performance and need flexible hosting with root access on VPS plans.
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Proprietary Turbo Servers with LiteSpeed, NVMe SSDs, and AMD EPYC processors deliver up to 20x faster page loads compared to standard shared hosting.
Supports multiple PHP versions, Node.js, Python, Ruby, SSH access, WP-CLI, Git integration, and staging environments on most plans.
Unlike most hosts with a 30-day window, A2 offers prorated refunds at any time, so you're never locked in.
Carbon-neutral hosting provider that offsets energy usage, appealing to environmentally conscious businesses.
Free migration for up to one site on shared plans, with expert migration specialists handling the process.
Unlike competitors like Bluehost and Hostinger, A2 Hosting does not include a free domain name with shared hosting plans.
The best performance features are locked behind Turbo plans which start at $6.99/mo — the base Startup plan is noticeably slower.
Promotional pricing jumps significantly at renewal, with shared plans renewing at roughly 2-3x the introductory rate.
The Startup plan includes only 100 GB of SSD storage and a single website, which may be restrictive for growing users.