SharkServers User Reviews 2020
SharkServers is a small web host that is not a match for bigger hosting players such as Bluehost or Hostinger. Bigger web hosting providers give superior configuration at a reasonable cost. SharkSevers is an Independent hosting organization, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Reading, UK. At present, they offer shared, VPS, Dedicated server hosting and website building tools for the businesses for all sizes.
Features & Ease of Use of SharkServers
The standard features of SharkServers’ hosting services includes the following features:
The hosting services offered by Sharkservers are available on both Linux and Windows platforms. There are 3 different packages available in the offshore cPanel hosting you can choose from. For DirectAdmin hosting there are 4 packages with various features and benefits. You can choose cPanel or DirectAdmin hosting based on your needs and website requirements.
For VPS hosting solutions SharkServers use KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) virtualization technology to ensure high performance for the websites of their valuable customers. The KVM virtualization helps to scale the VPS plans. You will be provided with optional backup with your VPS account. The VPS hosting packages start from as low as $6.99/month and the top level VPS plan costs $220/month.
Pricing and Customer Support
The cost of SharkServers hosting is much higher compared to top hosting brands like Hostinger India, FastComet and Bluehost because the features of the starter hosting plan of SharkServers are similar to other hosting companies. Despite that you can get a little discount based on the billing cycle you choose.
Every new customer will be provided with free DNS as well as ID protection for the first year of the hosting purchase with an auto-renewal option. Keep in mind that, at the time of renewal you will be charged the full amount. Other added services include free website builder tool, Free website migration, CodeGuard, SiteLock, SpamExperts etc.
All shared and VPS plans services are backed by 30 days money back guarantee. All other services and products are not eligible for moneyback. Apart from this there is no information about uptime guarantee.
To get instant help and assistance, customers are provided with live chat, ticket system as well as telephone support. The live chat support is quite fast in our test. Sad to say that the knowledge base is almost empty because there are only a few informative articles available in it.
Shared Hosting Plans
| Space/Bandwidth | Websites | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 5GB/10GB | 1 | $4.22/Mo. |
| Advanced | 10GB/1TB | Unlimited | $7.62/Mo. |
| Ultimate | 50GB/2TB | Unlimited | $16.95/Mo. |
VPS Hosting Plans
| Space/RAM | CPU | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPS 1 | 20GB/1GB | 1 x 2.40GHz | $6.99/Mo. |
| VPS 2 | 25GB/2GB | 2 x 2.40GHz | $11.99/Mo. |
| VPS 3 | 80GB/4GB | 3 x 2.40GHz | $22.99/Mo. |
| VPS 4 | 160GB/8GB | 4 x 2.40GHz | $59.99/Mo. |
| VPS 5 | 320GB/16GB | 5 x 2.40GHz | $106.99/Mo. |
| VPS 6 | 640GB/32GB | 6 x 2.40GHz | $219.99/Mo. |
Dedicated Server Plans
| RAM/Space | CPU | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| G6-8G | 8GB/1TB | Intel Xeon E5-2407 | $49.99/Mo. |
| H1-32 | 32GB/6TB | Intel Core i7-2600 | $56.99/Mo. |
| H2-32 | 32GB/2 x 750GB | Intel Core i7-2600 | $56.99/Mo. |
| H5-32 | 32GB/2 x 2TB | Intel Core i7-3770 | $58.99/Mo. |
| H7-128 | 128GB/2 x 240GB | Intel Xeon E5-1650V2 | $129.99/Mo. |
| H9-128 | 128GB/1x 240GB | AMD Threadripper 2950X | $199.99/Mo. |
SharkServers Server/Data Centre Locations
SharkServers offer offshore web hosting services from its Netherlands based servers. Their data centers are linked with various redundant 100G network link to ensure the low latency as well as higher uptime.
FINAL WORDS ON SHARKSERVERS
SharkServers have been providing quality hosting services since 2014 (6 years) They have around 20000 customers and every customer had experienced the excellent service until March 2019 because in 2019 they suffered from a data loss. Due to this disaster they have lost many customers.
SharkServers may give a better hosting service at a little high cost, yet does it balance with the top leading hosting service providers in India and around the world? We think that it's much difficult to say yes.
