Head-to-head
Hostinger vs GoDaddy
The budget benchmark against the biggest name in domains: does fame translate to good hosting?
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Our pick
Easy start
HostingerHostinger International
Hostinger
The most popular starter hosting, dirt cheap when you commit 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
Renews at$10.99/mo$11.99/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.
“Fast hosting and a clean control panel for a few dollars a month. The low price does require paying four years up front; renewal is higher but reasonable. For a first website, the obvious place to start.”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