Flexential vs TierPoint: Colocation Compared for Buyers
Flexential and TierPoint both pair colocation with cloud, disaster recovery and other hybrid IT services, and both have broad U.S. footprints made up of many mid-sized markets. On DataCenter Hunter, Flexential lists 46 facilities across 30 markets and TierPoint lists 37 across 31. They overlap in only a few cities, so market fit often decides between them.
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At a glance on DataCenter Hunter
Counts below are facilities and markets currently listed on DataCenter Hunter, not each company's full portfolio.
| Flexential | TierPoint | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed facilities | 46 | 37 |
| Listed U.S. markets | 30 | 31 |
| Largest listed markets | Hillsboro, OR (6), Tampa, FL (4), Salt Lake City, UT (3) | Bethlehem, PA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Sioux Falls, SD, St. Louis, MO and Tulsa, OK (2 each) |
| Provider page | Flexential facilities | TierPoint facilities |
Public company profile
- Flexential is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. Its FlexAnywhere platform combines colocation, interconnection, cloud, data protection and professional services.
- TierPoint is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It describes itself as a hybrid IT provider offering colocation, cloud, disaster recovery, security and other managed IT services, with carrier-neutral facilities and 24x7 remote hands at the sites we reviewed.
Sources are listed at the end of this page.
Markets where both are listed
| Market | Flexential listed | TierPoint listed |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 2 | 2 |
| Dallas, TX | 2 | 1 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1 | 1 |
Both also list a facility labeled Franklin, Tennessee, in the Nashville area, and both have additional sites in Dallas-area suburbs.
Where only one is listed
- Flexential only (enriched market pages): Hillsboro, Tampa, Salt Lake City, Louisville, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas and Phoenix.
- TierPoint only (enriched market pages): Chicago, St. Louis, Sioux Falls, Tulsa, Little Rock, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Seattle, Baltimore, Oklahoma City and Milwaukee.
How to choose between them
- Market coverage. Flexential's listings lean West, Mountain and Southeast. TierPoint's lean Midwest, Plains and Northeast. If you need several regional sites, map both footprints against your locations.
- Hybrid services. Both sell services beyond space. If you expect to buy cloud, backup or disaster recovery from the colocation provider, compare scope, support model and pricing structure, not just the cabinet quote. See Disaster Recovery Colocation for what a DR site should include.
- Building quality varies. Large regional portfolios often include buildings of different ages and designs. Verify power redundancy and cooling for the specific facility; see Colocation Power Redundancy.
- Remote hands. If you have no staff near a regional site, compare remote hands scope and response; see Remote Hands vs Smart Hands.
- Contract terms. Normalize proposals with How to Compare Colocation Quotes.
Questions to ask both providers
- What is the power and cooling design of this specific building, and what density does it support?
- Which carriers and cloud on-ramps are on-net here?
- Which cloud, backup and DR services are available from this site, and how are they billed?
- What remote hands coverage and response commitments apply here?
- Can we link this site privately to your other facilities?
Next step
Because Flexential and TierPoint overlap in only a few markets, start with where you need to be. Request quotes for your markets, or book a consult to compare regional footprints.
Frequently asked questions
Is Flexential or TierPoint better for colocation?
It mostly depends on where you need space. Flexential has more listings in the West, Mountain region and Southeast on DataCenter Hunter, while TierPoint has more in the Midwest, Plains and Northeast. Compare specific buildings where both operate.
How many Flexential and TierPoint facilities does DataCenter Hunter list?
DataCenter Hunter currently lists 46 Flexential facilities across 30 U.S. markets and 37 TierPoint facilities across 31 U.S. markets.
Where are both Flexential and TierPoint listed?
Both are listed on DataCenter Hunter in Dallas, Charlotte and Jacksonville, and both list a site in Franklin, Tennessee.
Do Flexential and TierPoint offer disaster recovery services?
Both offer services beyond colocation, including data protection or disaster recovery. Ask each which services are available from the specific site and how they are priced and supported.
Where are Flexential and TierPoint headquartered?
Flexential is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. TierPoint is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
How do I get quotes from both?
Submit your requirements once through DataCenter Hunter and we will request comparable proposals from both providers, and others in your markets, at no cost.
Sources
- Flexential platform page (FlexAnywhere scope) flexential.com
- Flexential Momentum Report FY2025 (Centennial, Colorado headquarters) flexential.com
- TierPoint contact page (St. Louis, Missouri corporate headquarters) tierpoint.com
- TierPoint data center overview St. Louis facility pages (hybrid IT, colocation, cloud, DR, managed services; carrier-neutral; 24x7 remote hands) tierpoint.com tierpoint.com
- DataCenter Hunter counts /providers/flexential /providers/tierpoint (fetched 2026-10-02). datacenterhunter.com/providers