Liquid Web 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

Liquid WebBigScoots
Rating 4.7/5 4.9/5
Reviews 2,680 1,240
Entry price $29/mo $25/mo
Uptime 100.00% 99.99%
Founded 1997 2003
Country United States United States
Hosting types Dedicated, VPS, Cloud, Managed Managed, WordPress, VPS
Money-back guarantee None stated 30 days
Support channels 24/7 phone support, 24/7 live chat, 24/7 ticket system, Dedicated account manager 24/7 live chat (human), Ticket system
Data center locations 3 3
Trade-offs

Where each one wins

Liquid Web — in its favour

  • Outstanding managed support
  • Strong uptime guarantee
  • Great for high-stakes businesses

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, BigScoots starts lower at $25/mo against $29/mo for Liquid Web. BigScoots carries the higher rating overall, at 4.9/5, and Liquid Web reports the better tracked uptime at 100.00%. Liquid Web has been operating longer, since 1997.

If entry price is what decides it, start with BigScoots. 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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