The Planet vs. Ev1Servers

[dwh]

Well my liquidweb v Ev1Servers thread has closed. So let's make sure not to go off topic in this one and not to flame.

I think it's more appropriate to compare ThePlanet to EV1. Their prices are almost identical. They both focus on having a topnotch network and leave the sysadmin to others. So does anyone have a server at both? Which company is better?

[Zachery]

When I was first looking at servers it seemed impossible to actually get the server you wanted from EV1....

[brisk_99]

I was with EV1 (even in the Rackshack days) at one time and I had no trouble with them and all my support issues were fixed fast. The customer service was excellent as far as I am concerned and their network was really stable as well. Then it came to the point where I outgrew my server and needed to upgrade and like Zachery said I could not get the server I needed. They either have a ton of customers that simply don’t leave (if this is true that would tell you a lot about customer satisfaction) or they just don’t have enough servers. I then had no choice but to go with the planet and again I am very satisfied with them. I don’t think you would go wrong with either one of these host providers.

[dwh]

The Planet sounds really good. From looking around it looks like at least for me, the most attractive provider is one who gives you a method to "customize" your server rather than forcing their own configuration on you. You say how you want it with a fair number of options, it tells you the price. If they don't have an interface for you to do that you feel like you're forced into something.

[ChrisLM2001]

Hey, but the drama was good wasn't it. ;)

The competition between EV1 and TP is probably going to sink EV1. It's because TP/SM have a plan customers like -- they pick from a range of settings what they prefer, and tell TP how they like the default install setup; and because TP offers so much and isn't doing the nickel and dime bit (plus they don't charge the TX taxes, which EV1 does to *everyone* who buys a server there -- that extra $18/mon or so for a $250/mon server adds up). And it also seems, TP has the capital to grow -- so the company is going to be around for awhile.

Chris

[TalkMilitary]

I have used both EV1 (rackshack) and servermatrix/theplanet. I am much happier with the quality of the network and machines at theplanet than at EV1. Your individual experience may be different.... but I will stick with theplanet for my server needs. :)

[TAK]

Very happy with The Planet (and ServerMatrix lineup). More customization options than EV1, though I might pick up a server at EV1 later on so I don't have all servers at 1 datacenter.

-TAK

[newvbuser]

Hi all,

Im struggling to find prices for shared hosting at the planet.
Is this because they dont offer shared hosting or is it that im not looking hard enough :confused:

Mick

[absolut]

Theplanet offers only dedicated servers.

[TalkMilitary]

Hi all,

Im struggling to find prices for shared hosting at the planet.
Is this because they dont offer shared hosting or is it that im not looking hard enough :confused:

Mick

You will have to use a host that uses theplanet to get shared hosting. There is a good variety of hosts using theplanet, ask lots of questions and get comfortable with one or two and make a decision.
Glenn