Uptime & Reliability

Good reputation for reliability

Esteem Host offers a 99.9% uptime with all of their services and server options. They have many servers and backup servers in order to ensure their 99.9% uptime, and customer reviews on their and other sites seem to reflect that.

Features

Excellent features for small to mid-sized sites

Windows and Linux shared hosting options come with a ton of unlimited features including a free domain name, unlimited webspace, unlimited databases, and unlimited FTP accounts. Basic shared plans start with 2GB of storage, 5GB of bandwidth, 5 email accounts, 2subdomains and many other features. Reseller hosting features include unlimited bandwidth, websites, email accounts, FTP accounts and more with packages starting with 25 GB of storage and increase depending on your needs.

VPS servers are either US or India-based and have both Linux and Windows options and have single core processors, 1GB of RAM, 100GB hard disk, and 250GB of data transfer, with package options increasing from there. Dedicated server packages start with 4GB of RAM, 500GB of hard disk space, 6TB of data transfer, and free set up. They also seem to offer website design, but the link seems to be broken.

Support

Easy to use support with some self-help options

This company has 24 hour a day, 7 day a week technical support for their customers. They have availability via live chat and phone support. Their live chat availability is right on their home page with a big green “Let’s talk!” chat bubble.. They also have a ticketing system through their customer control panel, and a pretty extensive knowledge base for quick fixes and self-help.

Pricing

Low to average prices for hosting

Linux and Windows hosting plans start at only $0.78US a month for their smallest package. Linux and Windows reseller hosting starts around $8US a month. A US based VPS server, either Windows or Linux,  will start at around $24US a month, and US based dedicated servers will run you about $95US a month for their smallest package option. All packages are scalable if you ever find yourself needing more power, and they have a 30 day money back guarantee if you are unsatisfied with your purchases. Overall, their pricing is comparable to other hosting companies offering the same services, and seem to be very thorough in what they offer.

Summary

Overall very nice option

This India-based company offers many hosting options for whatever type of hosting and options you are looking for. They have plenty of package size options, and being up to increase your packages anytime is a bonus. They also offer a 30 day money back guarantee in order to ensure customer satisfaction, and have 24/7 live support.

Pros:

• Servers in multiple locations around the globe
• 24/7 live support
• 99.9% uptime

Cons:

• So many options it may be overwhelming
• Some links on their site are broken