Head-to-head
Hostinger vs GoDaddy
The budget benchmark against the biggest name in domains: does fame translate to good hosting?
Our pick
Easy start
HostingerHostinger International
Hostinger
The most popular starter hosting, dirt cheap on a long term.
Easy start
GoDaddyGoDaddy Inc.
GoDaddy
The domain giant, hosting included.
HostingerGoDaddy
Our score4.4 / 53.7 / 5
PriceFrom $2.99/moFrom $5.99/mo
Free planNoNo
Best forFirst websiteDomain-first convenience
CategoryStarter hostingStarter hosting
ProviderHostinger InternationalGoDaddy Inc.
Our verdict
GoDaddy is the household name, but the hosting itself is mid-pack at best: average speed, a dated panel, and a checkout full of upsells, with renewals around double the promo. Hostinger is simply the better product on every practical axis: faster, friendlier, cheaper at renewal. This is the clearest verdict in our hosting duels: pick Hostinger; GoDaddy's strength is its brand, not its hosting.
“For a few dollars a month we got fast hosting with a clean control panel. The low price does require paying four years up front; renewal is higher but reasonable. The easiest start there is.”Editorial team, on Hostinger
“The biggest name in domains will happily host your site too, and for a simple site it works. But the renewal prices, the upsells, and the cluttered dashboard make better-value rivals easy to recommend.”Editorial team, on GoDaddy