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HostGems vs Namecheap
See why webmasters are leaving Namecheap Stellar for HostGems NVMe.
| Features | HostGems | Namecheap |
|---|---|---|
| Web Server Engine | LiteSpeed Webserver | Legacy Apache |
| Storage Drives | 100% Pure NVMe SSD | Standard SATA SSD |
| IOPS & Resource Limits | High IOPS Limits (No Throttling) | Strict Low IOPS & I/O Limits |
| Site Migration | 100% Free Managed Migration | Manual / Plugin-based |
| Backups | Daily Offsite Backups | 2x Weekly (Basic Plans) |
Time To First Byte (TTFB) Comparison
Lower is better. Measured on equivalent WordPress installations.
Why Switch From Namecheap to HostGems?
1. Goodbye to IOPS Bottlenecks
Namecheap's Stellar shared hosting plans impose strict IOPS and I/O rate limits. As soon as your site gets a small surge in traffic or runs a plugin backup, your site slows down or throws 503 errors. HostGems gives your site generous IOPS limits backed by 100% NVMe storage so your site stays responsive under load.
2. LiteSpeed Webserver vs Legacy Apache
Namecheap relies heavily on standard Apache web servers for its basic shared hosting. HostGems uses LiteSpeed Webserver, which serves static content dramatically faster, consumes less RAM, and comes built-in with server-level caching for WordPress.
3. Truly Free Managed Migration
Moving away from Namecheap shouldn't be stressful. Our team handles your entire migration from start to finish with zero downtime.
Migration FAQs
Common questions about switching from Namecheap to HostGems.
How long does it take to migrate from Namecheap to HostGems?
Our expert team usually completes migrations within 2-4 hours depending on the size of your website. We handle everything from files and databases to emails.
Will my website experience downtime during the switch?
No, we guarantee zero downtime during the migration process. We migrate your data in the background and only switch the DNS once everything is fully tested on our NVMe servers.
Do I get cPanel or Webuzo migration support?
Yes! We offer 100% free migration from Namecheap cPanel directly to our high-performance Webuzo control panel with zero data loss.
Choose Your Perfect Hosting Plan
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Upgrade or downgrade at any time.
Starter
Best for startup website / blog- 5GB NVMe Storage
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Host 1 Website
- CPU 1x Uses
- LiteSpeed Server
- Email Accounts 2
- Free AutoSSL & Softaculous
- Free Daily Backup
- 1 Click Wordpress Install
- Website Migration Support
- Basic Support
Pro
Great for Wordpress / High Traffic Website- 20GB NVMe Storage
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Host 3 Websites
- CPU 2x Uses
- LiteSpeed Server
- Email Accounts 5
- Free AutoSSL & Softaculous
- Free Daily Backup
- 1 Click Wordpress Install
- Website Migration Support
- Dedicated Support
Business
Best for Agency / Freelancer- 30GB NVMe Storage
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Host 10 Websites
- CPU 3x Uses
- LiteSpeed Server
- Email Accounts 20
- Free AutoSSL & Softaculous
- Free Daily Backup
- 1 Click Wordpress Install
- Website Migration Support
- Dedicated Support
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