Flashcloud vs InterServer
Flashcloud and InterServer compared on measured uptime, response time, pricing and features from our own tests. Flashcloud scores higher overall.
By Jennifer T. · Updated
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Verdict
FlashcloudWins overall
Shared and WordPress hosting with a free domain for life, 30-day backups and an anytime prorated refund
Secaucus host since 1999 with a $7 monthly plan, stated resources, free migration and a 30-day refund
Flashcloud wins 6 of the six sub-scores and comes out ahead overall (8.7 vs 7.5).
How do the scores compare?
Flashcloud leads on 6 sub-scores, InterServer on 0. Higher is better.
| Flashcloud | InterServer | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8.5 (better) | 7.5 |
| Uptime | 9.0 (better) | 7.0 |
| Support | 8.5 (better) | 7.0 |
| Features | 9.2 (better) | 8.0 |
| Value | 9.0 (better) | 8.5 |
| Ease of use | 8.0 (better) | 7.0 |
Which one is faster and more reliable?
| Flashcloud | InterServer | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.7 (better) | 7.5 |
| Uptime (published)HostScore 30 d vs Cybernews 14 d; methods differ | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Which one costs less?
On renewal, InterServer is cheaper ($7.00/mo vs $9.99/mo). Intro prices need the listed term.
| Flashcloud | InterServer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | Start | Standard |
| Intro price | $2.79/mo | $2.50/mo (better) |
| Renewal price | $9.99/mo | $7.00/mo (better) |
| Required term | 12 months | 1 months (better) |
| Websites | 1 | unlimited |
| Storage | 25 GB | Unlimited |
| Money back | 30 days, then prorated at any time (better) | 30 days |
What does each include?
| Flashcloud | InterServer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free domain | For life: registered free and renewed free while the plan is active, eligible extensions only | No |
| Free domain privacy | Yes | Not stated |
| Free SSL | Issued and renewed automatically | SSL support is listed on every plan |
| Daily backups | 30-day retention, stored on separate infrastructure, restore files, a database, email or everything from the portal | Not stated |
| Free migration | Done by staff, usually within 24 hours; up to 6 unused months at the old host credited on annual and 3-year plans | The migration team moves the site, database and email for new accounts |
| Free handcrafted website | Up to five pages with navigation, one free revision, usually ready in one to two working days | Not stated |
| Staging | Included with WordPress hosting | No |
| Email hosting | Unlimited mailboxes, webmail, forwarding, autoresponders | Not stated |
| SSH and WP-CLI | Yes | Not stated |
| FTP, SFTP and shell users | Unlimited | Not stated |
| Cloudflare CDN and DNS | Yes | Not stated |
| Server caching | LiteSpeed with LSCache and Redis object cache | Not stated |
| Malware scanning and removal | Daily, ImunifyAV | Not stated |
| Web application firewall | ModSecurity rules on every request | Not stated |
| Choice of data center | US East, US West, Frankfurt or Singapore at order time | Not stated |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.9% per calendar month, service credits start at 10% below that | No |
| Phone support | No | No |
| Windows hosting | No | A separate Windows hosting package |
| Backups | Not stated | Weekly backups on Standard |
| Free CDN | Not stated | Cloudflare CDN on every plan |
| Caching | Not stated | SSD caching servers, RAM caching for small files, LSCache for dynamic content and QUIC |
| Not stated | Unlimited accounts with outgoing mail routed through smart hosts for deliverability; 200 emails an hour on Standard | |
| Resource limits | Not stated | Printed per plan: cores, memory, IOPS, processes, entry processes, inodes and emails per hour |
| Data center choice | Not stated | No |
| Security | Not stated | InterShield attack blocking, malware scanning and a machine-learning firewall, with free DDoS protection |
Company facts
| Flashcloud | InterServer | |
|---|---|---|
| Control panel | cPanel, plus the Flashcloud portal for backups, staging, cron and support | DirectAdmin on Standard and Boost; cPanel on the cPanel hosting plan |
| Data centers | 4 (better) | 3 |
| Support channels | chat, ticket, email, knowledge-base | ticket, knowledge-base |
| Founded | 2026 | 1999 |