id1 Rating: 6.6/10 (90 votes cast) Price Value
Windows hosting is usually more expensive than Unix
hosting because of the Windows operating systems (NT,
2000, etc), which are commercial products requiring
license fees (Unix/Linux are open source software programs
distributed to the public for free - see our articles
on Unix and Linux hosting for more information).
Unix servers tend to be more stable and reliable than
Windows servers. However, you may need a Windows plan,
especially if you require Windows-only features, including
ASP, MS.NET, Microsoft Access DB, SQL Server, ColdFusion,
JSP/servlets, etc.
As mentioned above, EasyCGI does not offer e-commerce
software, but they do offer free SSL on the Basic plan
and above. We therefore recommend that if you use their
plan but require a shopping cart, simply search the
Internet for a free shopping cart, install it, then
use Easy CGI's secure certificate to
handle taking customers credit cards securely.
Reliability
EasyCGI's data center is excellent and they are one
of the few hosts to provide Windows-based hosting. However,
they have dropped down in ranking recently due to complaints
we have received concerning unannounced downtime.
Control Panel
One of the greatest weaknesses of EasyCGI's offering
is in their control panel, which has very limited functionality.
For example, it lacks much of the advanced features
that are typcially found in other control panels, such
as web creation tools, setting directories as CGI readable,
etc. The control panel is very basic in that it only
includes mailbox editing and billing information. The
administrator does have controls in one place, but they
are basic compared to most web hosts.
Customer Support
EasyCGI is well-known for providing excellent customer
service and support. Current customers who have answered
our survey measuring the efficiency and quality of EasyCGI's
support department appear to be very satisfied, and
have said that they would recommend this service to
other new customers.
Easy CGI only offers toll free phone support 5
days a week, and they do not offer a live chat service
option. They do offer e-mail support from 9 am - 11
pm EST, but do not offer 24/7 live support.
Hosting Plans
Windows 2000 Hosting Plan
Basic Web Hosting: 100 GB disk space,
1000 GB bandwidth @ $7.96/month
Intermediate Web Hosting: 200 GB disk
space, 2000 GB bandwidth @ $15.96/month
Advanced Web Hosting: 300 GB disk space,
4000 GB bandwidth @ $21.56/month
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