HIPAA Vault vs. Liquid Web vs. Atlantic.net
Choosing the right HIPAA-compliant hosting provider can make or break your healthcare website — especially when patient data, compliance fines, and long-term costs are at stake. In this detailed HIPAA hosting showdown, we analyze and compare three of the most talked-about names in the industry: HIPAA Vault, Liquid Web, and Atlantic.net. Each claims to offer fully compliant infrastructure for storing ePHI, but how do they really stack up in terms of pricing, support, backup policies, and performance?
Whether you’re a private practice, healthcare SaaS company, or medical clinic looking for the most secure and affordable hosting solution, this post breaks down everything you need to know — based on a real-world video comparison from experts in the field.
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“We pull back the curtain on HIPAA-compliant hosting, diving into a direct comparison between HIPAA Vault, Liquid Web, and Atlantic.net.”
— Adam Zenedine, Host of HIPAA Insider Show
Key Takeaways
“Frankly, if you really take a look at true HIPAA compliance, most of the marketplace is over $1,000 a month.”
— Gil Vidals, CTO & Founder, HIPAA Vault
- HIPAA Vault offers the most affordable entry-level plan for WordPress HIPAA hosting.
- All three providers offer HIPAA-compliant hosting but differ in support responsiveness, included features, and pricing transparency.
- Many healthcare providers can save thousands per year by choosing HIPAA Vault’s “brochureware” plan for static websites.
Why HIPAA-Compliant Hosting Matters
A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is non-negotiable. Without it, any service provider managing ePHI on your behalf is operating out of compliance.
“If you’re somebody who just needs a brochureware site with minimal interaction, minimal customization, then the [$120] plan would be for you.”
— Gil Vidals
What makes hosting HIPAA-compliant?
- End-to-end encryption (in transit and at rest)
- Role-based access controls & audit logs
- Intrusion detection and firewalls
- Data backup and disaster recovery
- Signed BAA (Business Associate Agreement)
Pricing Comparison
| Provider | Starting Price (per month) | Backup Included? | Highlights |
| HIPAA Vault | $99–$499 | ✅ Yes | Managed WP hosting, BAA, encrypted backups, WAF, support |
| Liquid Web | $600+ | ✅ Advanced | Enterprise-grade infra, BAA, Acronis backups, but no direct phone support |
| Atlantic.net | $320–$518+ | ❌ Extra Cost | SOC2/3 certified, HIPAA audited, great SLA, backups are paid add-on |
“We just wanted to show one price per company, but we are going to discuss why HIPAA Vault has two plans—one about half the price of the other.”
— Adam Zenedine
👉 See the full HIPAA Vault vs Atlantic.net pricing breakdown here
Feature Breakdown
HIPAA Vault
“HIPAA Vault has a far lower price, but still includes critical features like encrypted backups, intrusion detection, and rapid support.”
— Adam Zenedine
- WordPress hosting from $120/month for static sites.
- Managed hosting from $299/month for dynamic, editable platforms.
- Fully managed, with:
- Encrypted backups
- SSL & WAF
- 24/7 phone, chat, and ticket support
- 15-minute human response SLA
- Encrypted backups
Liquid Web
“They got bought out… and when a company gets bought out, the support tends to fall.”
— Gil Vidals
- Offers enterprise performance but lacks true live support.
- High-level backup options (Acronis).
- May still claim phone support, but often no tech picks up.
- Ideal for teams with strong DevOps/IT presence.
Atlantic.net
- Focused on infrastructure and certifications (SOC2/3, HITECH).
- Provides BAA, firewall, VPN, MFA, logging.
- Backups cost extra and chat support is not available.
- Strong choice for regulated organizations with in-house IT.
Support & Migration
“Support is something important… If you don’t have technical chops, then you probably are going to want the support to be at a higher level.”
— Gil Vidals
| Feature | HIPAA Vault | Liquid Web | Atlantic.net |
| Phone Support | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Live Chat | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Support Response Time | ⏱ 15 mins | ⚠️ Varies | ⚠️ Varies |
| Site Migration Help | ✅ Yes (Free) | ✅ Case-by-case | ✅ Yes (Limited) |
“HIPAA Vault will help you with taking your web files and the database export and import it into our platform.”
— Gil Vidals
Is HIPAA Vault a Good Solution for Secure Patient Data Storage?
Yes. HIPAA Vault is purpose-built to store ePHI securely and comply with healthcare data laws.
“It’s meant for sites that don’t change often—brochure-style. It’s locked down and fully managed.”
— Gil Vidals
Reasons it’s ideal:
- Encrypts data in transit and at rest
- Includes backups, firewall, audit logging
- BAA + compliance reporting
- Quick onboarding & migration
For smaller practices or clinics with brochure-style websites, it’s the perfect blend of security and simplicity.
Why Choose HIPAA Vault for Healthcare Data Security?
“Most of our customers at HIPAA Vault want phone support for those times where there’s urgency.”
— Gil Vidals
Here’s why HIPAA Vault is the clear choice:
- Budget-friendly: Plans as low as $99/month
- Managed security: No need for in-house IT
- Backups included: Nightly encrypted backups
- Turnkey: WordPress setup, patches, monitoring — done for you
- Uptime: 99.99% SLA
“No tech company, even Google or Amazon, has 100% uptime… We’re just being realistic.”
— Gil Vidals
FAQs
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Hosted by Adam Zenedine, featuring Gil Vidals (CTO, HIPAA Vault)
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