Head-to-head
Hostinger vs Namecheap
Two budget favorites with a different promise: the best panel against the fairest renewal.
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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
NamecheapNamecheap Inc.
Namecheap
The domain giant with surprisingly cheap hosting.
HostingerNamecheap
Our score4.4 / 54.2 / 5
PriceFrom $2.99/moFrom $1.98/mo
Renews at$10.99/mo$4.48/mo
Free planNoNo
Best forFirst websiteTight budgets
CategoryStarter hostingStarter hosting
ProviderHostinger InternationalNamecheap Inc.
Our verdict
Namecheap is the rare budget host whose renewal stays genuinely cheap (around $4.50), which makes it the honest long-term deal. Hostinger counters with faster servers, a far nicer control panel, and a hundred sites per plan, at a renewal around $11. For pure set-and-forget value, Namecheap; for the better product while the promo runs, Hostinger. On the total package, Hostinger wins by a nose.
“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
“Better known for domains, but the Stellar hosting is remarkably cheap even at renewal. Not the fastest servers in this lineup; for a simple site, few rivals come close on price.”Editorial team, on Namecheap