What is Rivalhost?
RivalHost, LLC., is a leading-edge, people-first, customer-driven provider of web hosting solutions for clients worldwide in over 75 countries. Since 2012, we have hosted thousands of personal, small business, and enterprise websites globally. We guarantee we can run your site faster, better, and more reliably than anyone—period! As a leading high-performance web hosting provider, we strive to offer the most technologically advanced web hosting solutions available to our customers worldwide. Security, reliability, and performance are at the core of our hosting operations to ensure that each site and/or application hosted on our servers is highly secured and performs at an optimum level. Unlike other web hosting companies, we do not overload our servers, AND WE TAKE THIS VERY SERIOUSLY. With current SEO trends now factoring in page load speeds, this is critical more than ever. We own and operate our equipment in World-Class audited data centers that host some of the world's most recognizable brands. Our team would be thrilled to earn your trust!
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Rivalhost Reviews (20)
- ★★★★★19
- ★★★★★1
- ★★★★★0
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Review Summary
Generated using AI from real user reviews
Rivalhost receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 19 of 20 reviews giving five stars. Users consistently praise responsive customer support, reliable uptime, and affordable pricing. Many reviewers highlight that the team proactively monitors for issues, resolves problems quickly (often around the clock), and goes beyond expectations—including free migrations and extra assistance even when issues were user-caused. Several mention switching from other hosts specifically because of poor prior experiences, and they view Rivalhost as a marked improvement.
DDoS protection and security are explicitly valued by users who experienced attacks elsewhere. The service appeals broadly: from beginners setting up their first website to experienced designers managing multiple sites. Reviewers also mention periodic coupons and flexible monthly billing.
The single four-star review offered only brief, neutral praise—"decent service and support"—without elaboration or criticism. Across all reviews, no concrete complaints surface. No user reports downtime, poor support, hidden fees, or performance issues. The consistency and specificity of positive comments (proactive monitoring, 24/7 availability, professional tone) suggest these aren't generic endorsements, though the uniformity of sentiment warrants noting that this sample skews heavily favorable.
★★★★★
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Bliss Manifesto“I have tried several hosting sites over the years with…”
I have tried several hosting sites over the years with little to no success. I was recommended by a mentor to give Rivalhost a try. I have had no issues since the switch. Their customer service is fantastic and I look forward to using them to host many more websites in the years to come.
★★★★★
Monday, October 14, 2013
Gdesign sq“I was thoroughly satisfied with my experience using Rivalhost, their…”
I was thoroughly satisfied with my experience using Rivalhost, their customer service was courteous and professional, and they helped me through every step of the process. Their servers are some of the best around, and their rates are very affordable. They made the whole process of hosting a website a lot less intimidating for me, which was awesome. Definitely recommend, very happy customer!
★★★★★
Monday, October 14, 2013
My Net Gadget“I was searching for a reliable web host with affordable…”
I was searching for a reliable web host with affordable web hosting plans and I'm really glad that I stumbled upon Rivalhost. I decided to subscribe to their Webmaster Plan, which roughly costs around $20 a month, and so far, I am very satisfied with their service. My websites are running very smoothly and up until now, I haven’t experienced any server downtime error. Their customer support agents were also very eager to respond to my questions.
★★★★★
Monday, October 14, 2013
WebTech Solutions“I have been with my current hosting provider for a…”
I have been with my current hosting provider for a good few years but started to feel that not only was I being ripped off, but the quality of service was pretty poor. I was recommended to Rivalhost and thought I would give them a go with one of my domains. Best decision I ever made. Not only is the service extremely affordable for the space and size, but the customer service makes it all worthwhile. Fantastic company, highly recommend!
★★★★★
Friday, October 11, 2013
JAK Inc.“Due to the fact that I had no real prior…”
Due to the fact that I had no real prior experience with website hosting and the fact I had 4 websites I decided to purchase the Professional Package from Rivalhost based on a close friends recommendation. Rivalhost provided me with exactly what I was looking for. Everything was set up fast, my questions were answered quickly and there was always help available around the clock. My sites are up and running and I couldn’t ask for them to be managed better. The service is excellent and affordable. Thanks Rivalhost. I will recommend you to everyone.
★★★★★
Friday, October 11, 2013
Geekraider Inc“Hosting websites has never been that easy. Different plans are…”
Hosting websites has never been that easy. Different plans are either too expensive or have a very data throughput. Since I design and deploy websites, I always need a hosting service provider who is affordable and effective. This is exactly what Rivalhost is, they have all I need, so I keep coming back each time I need to host a site.
★★★★★
Friday, October 11, 2013
Beauty by Caitlyn“I came across Rivalhost when I was looking for a…”
I came across Rivalhost when I was looking for a web hosting site for my beauty blog. I tried out their $1 - 24 hour trial and knew within a few hours that they were the ones I wanted to host my site. I also got my email hosted through them as well which has helped me track my business via my cell phone without having to download several apps. I was able to sync my contacts and share my calendar with all of my staff in just a few clicks. I am loving Rivalhost so far and look forward to using their business for many years.
★★★★★
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Gravity Marketing“Decent service and support, server worked like I needed it…”
Decent service and support, server worked like I needed it to and was set up quickly.
★★★★★
Monday, March 25, 2013
Atlantic Concept Digital“I've had a very pleasant experience with Rivalhost. I would…”
I've had a very pleasant experience with Rivalhost. I would recommend them to anyone I know looking for reliable web hosting or help with DDoS attacks.
★★★★★
Monday, December 10, 2012
MBM Express“I've had OK experiences and bad experiences with hosting companies…”
I've had OK experiences and bad experiences with hosting companies in the past, but when I moved to Rivalhost it feels like i'm with a cool web hosting company. Their customer service is great and they also moved my files and website to their servers for free. Definitely recommend.