Hostwinds
Hostwinds is a web hosting company offering shared, VPS, dedicated, cloud, WordPress, and reseller hosting. It is known for its reasonably priced plans and exce...
Hostwinds is a web hosting provider based in HQ: Seattle, USA, founded in 2010. Hostwinds is a web hosting company offering shared, VPS, dedicated, cloud, WordPress, and reseller hosting. It is known for its reasonably priced plans and excellent customer service. Hostwinds aims to provide high-quality hosting solutions without middlemen. As of 2026, Hostwinds has a HRI of 87/100, a strong signal, combining four equally-weighted components: trust (24/25), profile completeness (20/25), data freshness (25/25), and performance (18/25). Customer feedback: 4.1/5 on Google from 124 verified reviews, 4.5/5 on Trustpilot. The listing has not been claimed by the host, so directory data is sourced from public signals only and may not reflect the latest pricing or plan changes. HostList ranks all 28,000+ active providers by HRI, never paid placements, never affiliate-influenced. Use the comparison and similar-host tabs below to evaluate Hostwinds against alternatives in the same segment, or visit hostlist.io/hri for the full methodology.
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Hostwinds is a web hosting company offering shared, VPS, dedicated, cloud, WordPress, and reseller hosting. It is known for its reasonably priced plans and excellent customer service. Hostwinds aims to provide high-quality hosting solutions without middlemen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hostwinds
Is Hostwinds a good web hosting company?
Hostwinds has a HRI™ of 87/100 on HostList.io with a Google rating of 4.1/5 from 124 reviews, placing it among the better-rated providers in its category. HRI is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data, no host can pay to improve it. A score of 80–89 indicates a strong, well-reviewed provider.
What type of hosting company is Hostwinds?
Hostwinds is classified as a dedicated web hosting company on HostList.io. Use the HostMatch™ tool at hostlist.io/match to describe your project requirements and get a ranked recommendation from 28,000+ hosting providers including Hostwinds.
Where is Hostwinds based?
Hostwinds is headquartered in Seattle, USA. Hosting companies based in USA are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/usa. Data centre location may differ from company headquarters, check Hostwinds's own website for server location details.
How does Hostwinds compare to other web hosting companies?
Hostwinds can be compared to any other hosting provider using HostList.io's side-by-side comparison tool at hostlist.io/compare. The tool shows both providers' HRI™ breakdowns, sub-scores (Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance), and review data side by side. Hostwinds has a current HRI of 87/100.
What's Happening at Hostwinds
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How Hostwinds's Score Is Calculated
HRI is calculated algorithmically based on publicly available data. It considers trust signals (reviews, ratings), data completeness, freshness of information, and technical performance. No host can pay to improve their score.
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