Flywheel vs BigScoots

Same fields, both providers, side by side — so the comparison is the table, not our opinion.

Head to head

Every field, matched up

FlywheelBigScoots
Rating 4.5/5 4.9/5
Reviews 1,980 1,240
Entry price $15/mo $25/mo
Uptime 99.90% 99.99%
Founded 2012 2003
Country United States United States
Hosting types Managed, WordPress Managed, WordPress, VPS
Money-back guarantee None stated 30 days
Support channels 24/7 live chat, Ticket system, Knowledge base 24/7 live chat (human), Ticket system
Data center locations 3 3
Trade-offs

Where each one wins

Flywheel — in its favour

  • Great for freelancers managing clients
  • Clean, intuitive dashboard
  • Solid free migration tools

BigScoots — in its favour

  • Outstanding, fast human support
  • Great for high-traffic publishers
  • Fully managed, hands-off experience
Reading the table

Which one to pick

On price, Flywheel starts lower at $15/mo against $25/mo for BigScoots. BigScoots carries the higher rating overall, at 4.9/5, and BigScoots reports the better tracked uptime at 99.99%. BigScoots has been operating longer, since 2003.

If entry price is what decides it, start with Flywheel. If rating and reliability matter more than the sticker price, BigScoots has the edge. Either way, read the full profile before you buy — the trade-offs section on each page covers what the summary numbers leave out.

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