On price, Hostwinds starts lower at $3.29/mo against $25/mo for BigScoots. BigScoots carries the higher rating overall, at 4.9/5, and Hostwinds reports the better tracked uptime at 99.99%. BigScoots has been operating longer, since 2003.
If entry price is what decides it, start with Hostwinds. 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.