Detailed feature, pricing, and performance comparison to help you select the right Data Center provider.
Why Compare Rackspace vs DartPoints?
Both Rackspace and DartPoints are established players in the data center & colocation market, but they take fundamentally different approaches to features, pricing, and support. This comparison helps you understand which platform aligns better with your specific requirements, existing infrastructure, and growth trajectory.
Key Differences at a Glance
- Rackspace: Known for cabinets maxed out with 18-month wait for more space, but offers strong low-latency peering to aws, azure, and gcp
- DartPoints: Focuses on scalable power up to 30kw per cabinet with emphasis on carrier-neutral mmr with 100+ networks
Feature Comparison
When evaluating Data Center platforms, the features that matter most depend on your use case. Rackspace excels in certain scenarios—particularly for teams that prioritize low-latency peering to aws, azure, and gcp—while DartPoints shines for organizations that need scalable power up to 30kw per cabinet.
Pricing & Total Cost of Ownership
List price rarely tells the full story. Rackspace and DartPoints have different pricing structures, volume discount thresholds, and hidden costs. SmashByte helps you calculate true 3-year TCO including implementation, training, and ongoing support.
SmashByte's Assessment
We've deployed both platforms across industries including healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. The "right" choice depends on factors like existing infrastructure, in-house technical expertise, compliance requirements, and growth plans.
Schedule a free consultation with SmashByte to get a customized comparison based on your specific environment. We'll provide pricing benchmarks, reference architectures, and implementation timelines for both options.