Begun as a regional service provider in 1996, EasyCGI became a global web site hosting service in 1998. With three tiers of hosting solutions for a variety of business and customer needs, EasyCGI maintains its own data center and servers at the same facilities as their corporate offices in Pearl River, New York.
In business since 1999, PowWeb provides its proprietary "load-balanced" web hosting platform to ensure maximum uptime for its customers. With an infrastructure entirely built, maintained and managed by in-house employees, PowWeb can ensure a high level of reliability for both individuals and businesses.
EasyCGI Pros:
E-mail only accounts and web forwarding also available
20% discount for one-year advance purchase
30-day money back guarantee
99.9% or better uptime guarantee
PowWeb Pros:
Long list of standard database, script and e-commerce options
Many user applications included free with basic package
30-day money-back guarantee
EasyCGI Cons:
Some hidden costs not included in monthly rate
Must purchase one year in advance to get listed monthly rate
Hosting is exclusively on Windows 2003/2008 servers
PowWeb Cons:
Online sign-up forms found to be buggy and error-prone
Basic yet full "one size fits all" package
Monthly rate increases after 12 months
EasyCGI Conclusion
EasyCGI offers a large amount of services in a variety of packages suited to the needs of a novice individual or a full commercial business. Although some details are tricky and some options are only available on more advanced packages, EasyCGI offers a reliable product with extensive online services and highly rated customer satisfaction.
PowWeb Conclusion
PowWeb offers an extensive range of features that should satisfy both individuals and businesses alike. Their special "load-balancing" technology ensures a high degree of uptime, and their broad array of online customer service options should provide assistance or reference for most any issue.
