Compare AlexHost vs Hostkey

AlexHost offers fully managed VPS plans that include root access as standard — giving you both hands-on control and professional server management without extra fees. Hostkey's servers are unmanaged by default; managed administration is available but charged additionally per hour or via a separate SLA package. For teams that want management included in the base price, AlexHost is the more straightforward option.

AlexHost publishes a 99.99% uptime SLA across all VPS plans — under 53 minutes of allowed downtime per year. Hostkey's VPS pages list a 99.98% guarantee, which permits up to approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes of downtime per year. While both are strong commitments, AlexHost's SLA is the higher contractual standard and applies uniformly across its product range.

AlexHost accepts Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies with no ID verification required for standard orders. Hostkey also accepts crypto via BitPay, but BitPay requires its own ID verification process — meaning your identity is still collected by a third party even if Hostkey itself doesn't hold it. For users who want crypto payment with minimal friction and no KYC requirement, AlexHost is the cleaner option.

AlexHost owns and operates its own data center in Chisinau, Moldova, since 2013, with a 500 Gbit/s network capacity and Voxility DDoS protection active on all plans. AlexHost also holds ISO/IEC 27001:2023 certification for its company operations. Hostkey references ISO 27001 only for specific data center locations such as New York, not as a company-wide certification — making AlexHost's compliance posture broader and more current.

AlexHost provides a 30-day money-back guarantee on first-time purchases of eligible services. Domains, SSL certificates, VPN and third-party licenses are non-refundable; dedicated server and colocation refunds carry a 5 EUR setup fee and a 30% processing fee. Hostkey's refund policy covers only pro-rata credit for unused time when you cancel early, returned to your account balance rather than your payment method, and does not include any satisfaction-based refund window. If you want a risk-free trial period before committing, AlexHost is the only option of the two that offers one.