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POP-A-Cloudhost vs A2

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A2 and Pop-a-cloudhost have fundamentally distinct infrastructures in terms of their construction and operation. Regularly, we receive feedback from clients and expanding businesses seeking an alternative to A2.

Our entire infrastructure is containerized and operates solely on Akamai’s fast cloud network. This setup allows us to offer a diverse range of high-speed data servers, exceptional performance, server-level caching, dedicated resources, and heightened security. You no longer need to concern yourself with resource sharing, whether with other websites or even your own!

It incorporates a robust firewall, support for HTTP/3, DDoS protection, complimentary CDN, and various other advantages. Additionally, you benefit from clear visibility into resource usage, expenses, and pricing.

How do We compare to A2?

Some of the key differences between Pop-a-cloudhost and A2:

BEST FEATURES
ComparePop-a-cloudhostA2
PricingPlans start at $2.99, and there’s a monthly billingPlans start at $11/mon
Money-Back Guarantee30 days30 days
Plan Tiers19 ( Including Cloud Servers)7
24×7 SupportAll plansAll plans
Core InfrastructureAkamaiVaries by plan
SSH AccessAll plansAll plans
Global Data Centers26 Locations4 locations
Different location for each of your sites✓X
Free DDoS Protection✓✓
Free WAF Protection✓✓
Dedicated firewalls✓✓
Malware Protection✓ ( Free)✓
NetworkLow-latency and redundant premium Akamai Platform network on all plansLimited carriers
Bandwidth LimitsUnlimitedUnlimited
Container Technology100% resource isolation on all plansNo ( Only Shared, VPS, Dedicated )
Free MigrationsAll plansAll plans
Staging EnvironmentYesYes
PHP VersionsPHP 5.6,7.0,7.1,7.2,7.4,8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3PHP 4.4, 5x, 7x, 8.0, 8.1
Switch PHP EngineOne-click change in dashboardVaries by plan
Free CDNAll plans (Enterprise CDN )Cloudflare
Free Premium DNSSynchronise DNS records with CloudflareAnycast DNS
Free SSL CertificatesAll plansAll plans
Resources LimitsOnly limited by PHP workers, MemoryVaries by plan
Additional Backups + Frequency Add-on✓ ( Free )X
Redis Add-on✓ ( Free)Varies by plan (VPS and Dedicated)
Site Transfer feature✓ ( Import from Plesk and cPanel )X

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BEST FEATURES
ComparePop-a-cloudhostA2
PricingPlans start at $2.99, and there’s a monthly billingPlans start at $11/mon
Money-Back Guarantee30 days30 days
Plan Tiers19 ( Including Cloud Servers)7
24×7 SupportAll plansAll plans
Core InfrastructureAkamaiVaries by plan
SSH AccessAll plansAll plans
Global Data Centers26 Locations4 locations
Different location for each of your sites✓X
Free DDoS Protection✓✓
Free WAF Protection✓✓
Dedicated firewalls✓✓
Malware Protection✓ ( Free)✓
NetworkLow-latency and redundant premium Akamai Platform network on all plansLimited carriers
Bandwidth LimitsUnlimitedUnlimited
Container Technology100% resource isolation on all plansNo ( Only Shared, VPS, Dedicated )
Free MigrationsAll plansAll plans
Staging EnvironmentYesYes
PHP VersionsPHP 5.6,7.0,7.1,7.2,7.4,8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3PHP 4.4, 5x, 7x, 8.0, 8.1
Switch PHP EngineOne-click change in dashboardVaries by plan
Free CDNAll plans (Enterprise CDN )Cloudflare
Free Premium DNSSynchronise DNS records with CloudflareAnycast DNS
Free SSL CertificatesAll plansAll plans
Resources LimitsOnly limited by PHP workers, MemoryVaries by plan
Additional Backups + Frequency Add-on✓ ( Free )X
Redis Add-on✓ ( Free)Varies by plan (VPS and Dedicated)
Site Transfer feature✓ ( Import from Plesk and cPanel )X


Continue reading to explore the specifics of each PCH feature and compare them with A2. Alternatively, you can experience it firsthand with our risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee.

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POPACLOUDHOST vs A2

key distinctions.

  •  PCH (Pop-a-cloudhost)  provides managed WordPress hosting, providing comprehensive solutions for website management and spanning 26 data centers across Akamai’s global network. In contrast, A2 operates in 4 different locations and uses own its own data centers.
  • PCH uses Akamai’s fastest servers for all plans in supported locations. Through our testing, we discovered that Akamai servers have higher IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) even compared to GCP (Google Cloud Platform).
  • Containerized Solution. PCH offers a unique infrastructure that containerizes site resources so they don’t have to share.
  • This enhances and standardizes performance on a per-site basis, eliminating concerns about other unmanaged sites potentially utilizing your resources. Additionally, it reduces the time spent troubleshooting performance issues, as there is no longer a need to address potential resource conflicts.
  • Thanks to PCH’s unique containerized hosting, you can effortlessly host multiple sites across various data centers, all under the same plan. You don’t need to pay for multiple plans just to host sites in different locations. Enhance your clients’ performance instantly by hosting their site on a server strategically positioned for their customer base.
  • All our Packages support HTTP/2 and HTTP/3. There is no such claim by A2.
  • All PCH customers benefit from our dedicated WAF and Firewall.
  • PCH incorporates a “Redis” cache configured across all our systems, enabling page caching at the server level. This significantly accelerates the delivery of cached WordPress HTML, resulting in an average speed improvement of over 60%.
  • Developers friendly ssh , and WP-cli.
  • PCH exclusively uses encrypted SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) connections and offers SSH (Secure Shell) access.
  • PCH strives for complete security with a promise against malware.
  • PCH offers free DDoS protection for all plans.
  • PCH offers unlimited Sub domains and Aliases.
  • PCH provides a 30-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.

Security with Pop-A-Cloudhost:

  • Continuous real-time protection against DDoS attacks.
  • Automatic blocking of IPs with three consecutive failed login attempts.
  • Integration with Free DNS Cloudflare.Implementation of a secure firewall and integrated DDoS protection.
  • Encrypted SFTP and SSH connections; no FTP is used.
  • Utilization of completely isolated containers (Docker) with orchestrated management to prevent cross-infection from other clients.
  • Free LetEncrypt SSL certificates with wildcard domain support.
  • Automatic security checks for every installed plugin to identify vulnerabilities and potential security issues.
  • Live IP Blacklist.

Developer-Friendly:

We aim to provide a developer-friendly experience, assisting you in enhancing your workflow efficiency and overall productivity.

  • Easily create WordPress staging environments with just one click, enabling seamless transfer of changes from staging to production and convenient cloning of your site.
  • Effortlessly restore backups to both staging and production environments.
  • Run distinct PHP versions for each live and staging site, effortlessly switching between PHP engines with a simple click. Presently, we support versions PHP 5.6,7.0,7.1,7.2,7.4,8.0, 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3.
  • SSH, SFTP, and WP-CLI tool access on all plans.
  • PHP restart,
  • and many more coming soon.

As your hosting provider, PCH equips you with all the necessary tools to effectively manage your WordPress site, regardless of your technical expertise.

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