Do you want to create a website, a blog, or are you simply looking to change web host? You don't know who to choose between PlanetHoster and o2switch? Who offers the best service and the best value for money? We will tell you thanks to the detailed o2switch or PlanetHoster comparison that we were able to write.
To make it as representative as possible, we have obviously taken into account a large number of different aspects which all characterize a good web host. Let's see without further ado what it is.
Ease of use and performance
The first point we will focus on in this comparison between PlanetHoster and o2switch concerns ease of use and performance. Which host offers the most stable, fastest, and above all the most pleasant and easy to use service?
It is good that you know that in order to answer these questions, we tested each of the web hosts for several months (the proof withour o2switch review, For example).
PlanetHoster
If you are looking for web hosting that is easy to use and administer, our advice is to turn to PlanetHoster. Its administration panel is clear and quick to use. In addition, you will be able to take advantage of cPanel to administer each of your sites in detail.
In terms of performance and stability (uptime), the Canada-based host is flawless. By choosing it to put your site online, you will be sure to have a stable and, above all, fast service. Which will delight your visitors.
In this regard, PlanetHoster has two data centers around the world: Canada (Montreal) and France (Paris).
Whether you want to carry out a project in Europe or North America, you will have everything you need at your disposal. The host's data centers are Tier 3 certified.
o2switch
Does o2switch measure up to PlanetHoster when it comes to performance and stability? Yes ! With a data center based in France and meeting tier 4 requirements, o2switch will be able to guarantee you almost total continuity of service.
As for pure performance, the tests that we had the opportunity to carry out allowed us to see that the 100% French host was not far from the performance offered by PlanetHoster.
What about the administration panel and ease of use? Thanks to a new design, the whole thing is really pleasant and easy to use. To administer your site in detail, you can also count on cPanel.
To summarize, which wins PlanetHoster or o2switch when it comes to performance, stability, and ease of use? It's close, but thanks to slightly better performance, we give the victory to PlanetHoster.
Features: who is more generous between PlanetHoster and o2switch?
Having a web host that is efficient and easy to use is good. But it's even better if you have access to a good number of interesting features. Exactly what features are we referring to?
Well this includes for example access to a free domain name, free SSL certificates, effective protections,a caching plugin to improve your site speed…
PlanetHoster
By opting for The World hosting from PlanetHoster (we will present it to you later in this duel), you will have access to an innumerable number of features.
This obviously includes access to a free domain name for life. Yes you read correctly, for life! And what's more, you can register a domain name in .com, .fr, or even .net. So it’s a real bargain.
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PlanetHoster will also give you access to completely free SSL certificates thanks to Let's Encrypt.
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Otherwise, you will have the right to anti-DDoS and anti-malware protections, you will be able to choose the IP of each of your sites, install the CMS of your choice with the help of automated installation software, or even perform backups every 12 hours.
For an additional €2/month, PlanetHoster offers you “VIP” mode. Thanks to it, you will be able to benefit from a free private WHOIS on all your domain names (to preserve your anonymity), a premium VPN, as well as LiteSpeed server technology and the LSCache cache plugin.
We might as well tell you that by choosing this host, you will be literally armored from a functionality point of view.
o2switch
o2switch is not far behind PlanetHoster. You will also be entitled to a free domain name (registration or transfer, it's up to you), free SSL certificates, as well as anti-DDoS protection worthy of the name (powered by Arbor).
You will also be able to benefit from a tool allowing you to quickly and simply install a new site on your hosting. What other features are offered?
It will be possible to change and manage the IP addresses of your sites with the ipXtender tool, you will be able to benefit from SSH access, and you will of course have the possibility of making daily backups of your hosting.
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In addition, o2switch will offer you access to the Varnish cache plugin. It is an equivalent of LSCache which will allow you to significantly accelerate the speed of your site.
For this second aspect of our PlanetHoster vs o2switch duel, it is a draw for us. The features offered by the two web hosts are equal. You therefore cannot go wrong at this level, regardless of your final choice.
WordPress integration
Given that most sites are powered by WordPress, it seems important to us to tell you about the integration of this CMS by the two hosts PlanetHoster and o2switch.
Who is doing best? Answer in the following lines.
PlanetHoster
As we hinted a little above, the first thing to know is that PlanetHoster gives you access to a tool that will give you the ability to install and configure a WordPress site in less than 5 minutes.
Absolutely no special knowledge in the field will be necessary.
When it comes to optimizing its hosting for WordPress use, the host has really done what is necessary. You will be able to get the most out of the content management system from a speed and overall performance point of view.
Even more if you opt for the VIP option and access to LiteSpeed Server.
o2switch
The observation is exactly the same at o2switch.
The French web host puts everything at your disposal to ensure that WordPress integration is perfect. Cache plugin, load management with LiteSpeed Web, automated CMS installation tool, nothing is missing.
So it's once again a tie between PlanetHoster and o2switch in this comparison. The two hosts really act as good students in the world ofweb hosting optimized for WordPress.
Migrating a site
This part of our o2switch vs PlanetHoster duel will certainly not concern everyone but we still wanted to broach the subject. You may indeed have to change host later, so it is good to know a little more about the subject and the possibilities offered.
PlanetHoster
PlanetHoster offers a free migration to all its new users (regardless of the hosting plan chosen). Subject, of course, to the feasibility of the transfer.
What exactly does this mean? Well, the Canadian host will take care of migrating your site and its data from your old host to its infrastructure. You will therefore have nothing to do except provide your access to your current host.
o2switch
Just like PlanetHoster, o2switch will offer you the possibility of transferring your site to its hosting service. All for free.
So if you're looking to leave your current web host, this is a real godsend. In addition, o2switch has the particularity of offering you up to 1 year of additional web hosting with it depending on your length of commitment with your current host.
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Who comes out on top in this comparison between PlanetHoster and o2switch? We must give a slight advantage to the second named because he will offer you up to 1 year of additional accommodation with him.
As for the free migration itself, however, it's a total draw.
Customer support: who to choose o2switch or PlanetHoster?
Who provides the most contactable and responsive customer service/technical support? We have tested all of this for many months and are therefore able to give you a clear answer.
PlanetHoster
We are not going to beat around the bush, according to our team, the PlanetHoster host has the best customer support on the French market.
The latter is extremely reachable (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). This is made possible thanks to different means of contact: telephone, live chat, email, ticket. In this regard, it is good to note that PlanetHoster telephone support is practically reachable without interruption (except for a few hours on weekends).
Thanks to all of this, you will be sure to get a quick response… and above all satisfactory. The PlanetHoster teams are indeed very competent and our discussions have always been very productive.
In addition to all this, the host has a community forum to interact with other customers as well as technical teams. You can also count on a knowledge base available entirely in French. Inside, you will find a good number of tutorials and guides to make it easier for you to administer your hosting and your site.
If you want even more information regarding exact availability times etc., do not hesitate to take a lookon our complete PlanetHoster test.
o2switch
o2switch has good technical support. However, from an availability and response time point of view, it is a little behind its direct competitor in this duel.
You will be able to contact an agent by telephone, but only during the week. On the weekend, you will have to rest on opening a ticket or sending an email. Which will inevitably lengthen the response time.
In any case, know that you will also be able to rely on a knowledge base.
Despite the fact that o2switch's customer support is good, it's PlanetHoster that takes the win here. Its customer support is indeed a step above thanks to maximum availability and responsiveness.
Prices: who offers the best quality/price ratio?
This is already the last point of comparison in this PlanetHoster vs o2switch duel. And for now, PlanetHoster is leading the way. We will see if this is confirmed from a price and diversity of plans offered point of view and then we will give you our conclusion.
PlanetHoster
The big advantage that PlanetHoster has over o2switch is that it offers a certain variety in terms of accommodation.
You will in fact have the choice between two accommodation offers:
- The World :available from €5 including tax/month
- HybridCloud :available from €41.67 including tax/month
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And in both cases, you will be able to personalize the power of your hosting in order to adapt it to your needs. Something that o2switch does not offer as you will see below.
The plan that we recommend to most people is “The World”. Based on a shared infrastructure, it will give you access to excellent performance, all at an unbeatable price.
To give you an idea, here is the basic configuration of this plan:
- 8 CPU
- 16 Go to RAM
- Domain name offered for life
- Unlimited disk space
- Unlimited and 100% isolated sites
- SSL certificates offered for each domain
- …
To find even more information about the two plans offered by PlanetHoster, do not hesitate to visit the host's website:
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By clicking on the button above, know that you can take advantage of the promotional code “PHA-presse-citron” in order to obtain -15% discount on your hosting order.
o2switch
Unlike PlanetHoster, o2switch only offers one hosting plan: its unique offer. In addition, you will not be able to upgrade your hosting according to your needs (for example by adding RAM, CPUs, etc.).
Its unique offering will still meet the needs of most people looking forto create and put online a website.
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It is offered at €4.20 excluding tax per month (i.e. €5.04 including tax). For this price, you will have the right to:
- Unlimited disk space
- A free domain name
- 12 CPU threads
- 48 Go to RAM
- …
To find absolutely all the details and specifics of its unique plan, we recommend that you take a look at the o2switch website:
If this French host has convinced you, consider using our promo codeIPHON25to get 25% off your first commitment period.
Conclusion of our PlanetHoster or o2switch comparison
Unlike the o2switch vs OVH duel that we carried out recently, this comparison between PlanetHoster and o2switch was much closer.
Despite everything, you may have noticed by reading the entire duel that we managed to emerge a winner. Who is it ?
The big winner is the Canadian web host PlanetHoster. The difference with o2switch is not huge but we found it better in some key aspects. This includes, for example, overall performance, the diversity of offers, or the responsiveness and availability of technical support.
For the rest, the two hosts are the same. Knowing all this, the final choice is yours. However, we wanted to emphasize that our preference was for PlanetHoster.
In addition, you really won't take any risks by trying it since it offers a money-back guarantee.
