Media Temple vs BigScoots

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

Media Temple
4.1
$19.50/mo
VS
BigScoots
4.9
$25/mo
Head to head

Every field, matched up

Media TempleBigScoots
Rating 4.1/5 4.9/5
Reviews 5,840 1,240
Entry price $19.50/mo $25/mo
Uptime 99.90% 99.99%
Founded 1998 2003
Country United States United States
Hosting types Shared, VPS, WordPress, Managed Managed, WordPress, VPS
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Support channels 24/7 phone support, 24/7 live chat, Email ticketing 24/7 live chat (human), Ticket system
Data center locations 2 3
Trade-offs

Where each one wins

Media Temple — in its favour

  • Popular with agencies and design studios
  • Solid managed WordPress feature set
  • Established brand with long track record

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, Media Temple starts lower at $19.50/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%. Media Temple has been operating longer, since 1998.

If entry price is what decides it, start with Media Temple. 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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