How Much Do Hostinger’s Plans Really Cost?

Let’s cut to the chase—Hostinger’s cheapest plans are its shared web hosting options, and they come in two versions: Premium and Business. The prices are seriously competitive, costing just $2.99 and $3.99 per month. Moreover, you’ll get three months free when signing up to a 48-month contract.

As for Hostinger’s most expensive options, VPS hosting plans range from $4.49 per month to $19.99 per month. And by industry standards, even these prices veer on the cheaper side. For instance, HostGator’s cheapest VPS is $36.99 per month, while A2 Hosting is just shy of $30.

When it comes to comparing against other providers, Hostinger sits at the top of the tree for discounted prices—as long as you’re willing to sign up for longer terms. The three-month free deal with some 48-month plans is a good example of where Hostinger shines in terms of discounts.

Let’s take an in-depth look at the shared hosting options available, what you get with them, and how much it’ll cost you.

Before we get into it, it’s worth stating that shared hosting plans are cheaper because they’re shared. Think of it like co-housing—you have your own room with all your belongings (i.e., your website). However, the resources such as milk, toilet paper, and living essentials are limited, because you’re sharing them with others. Essentially, your room is your website, and the house is your server.

So, while shared hosting is cheap and works for some (especially smaller businesses), they’re not for everyone. With that in mind, let’s see what Hostinhger’s shared web-hosting options offer.

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Premium: $2.99/month

Hostinger has stopped offering its Single plan, which means Premium is now the cheapest option at $2.99 per month.

Essential Costs

• $2.99 per month when taking out a 48-month contract (upfront payment of $142.53)

Highlights

• Free domain for the first year (usually $8.99)
• Free SSL certificate  (usually $11.95 per year)
• 100GB storage

There’s no denying that a one-time payment of $142.53 for four years’ usage is excellent value for money, especially for smaller businesses looking to get off the ground without worrying about costs going up. The free domain, SSL certificate, email, and setup included, along with a generous storage of 100GB (Bluehost’s equivalent plan offers just 20GB), only add to the plan’s appeal.

Business Plan: $3.99/month

Shared hosting from Hostinger has another option: Business. As the name suggests, it’s aimed at growing businesses, and starts from $3.99 per month.

Essential Costs

• $3.99 per month when taking out a 48-month contract (upfront payment of $191.52)

Highlights

• Increased performance (by 5x)
• 200GB storage
• Daily backups
• Free SSL certificate  (usually $11.95 per year)
• Free domain for the first year (usually $8.99)

There are many similarities between the Professional and Business plan, hence the prices being similar. But Business goes one step further, offering perks like better performance and double the storage.

Extras like daily backups (as opposed to weekly on the Professional plan) also offer more peace of mind. And that extra performance means the Business plan is built to handle an impressive 100,000 visits to your site per month.

Hostinger Shared Pricing vs Competitor Pricing

On the face of it, Hostinger is very marginally more expensive than Bluehost and HostGator’s cheapest plans. However,  it’s worth noting that Hostinger’s cheapest plan aligns more with Bluehost’s Plus plan ($5.45 per month) and HostGator’s Baby plan ($3.05 per month) in terms of features provided. Therefore, when it comes to value for money, it’s hard to argue against Hostinger’s shared plans as one of the best options on the market for smaller businesses looking to save while they build.

Entering the world of cloud hosting makes everything a little bit more professional, thanks to the use of a network connected to servers hosting websites. Unlike traditional hosting, where a website is hosted on a single physical server, cloud hosting distributes your site across multiple servers, all working together seamlessly.

For many ecommerce stores, lead generation sites, and high-traffic projects, cloud hosting is ideal because of access to more than one server capable of handling high-demand traffic.

Let’s take a look at Hostinger’s cloud options:

Cloud Startup: $9.99/month

The Startup plan is the entry-level Cloud Hosting option and is ideal for small to medium-sized websites with good storage and a competitive starting price.

Essential Costs

• $9.99 per month on the 48-month plan (upfront payment of $479.52)

Highlights

• Free SSL
• Daily backups
• 200GB storage
• 3GB RAM
• Free domain privacy protection
• Free CDN
• Dedicated IP address

With the Startup plan, you get a good balance of resources and features at an affordable price. The 200GB SSD storage and unlimited bandwidth make sure your website has room to grow, while the free SSL certificate and daily backups provide security and peace of mind.

Cloud Professional: $14.99/month

With the Professional plan, you get an option designed for growing businesses and websites with higher traffic thanks to more RAM and storage.

Essential Costs

• $14.99 per month on the 48-month plan (upfront payment of $719.52)

Highlights

• 250GB storage
• 6GB RAM
• Free CDN
• Free domain privacy protection
• Free SSL
• Free website migration
• Dedicated IP address

Upgrading to the Professional plan gives you more storage, RAM, and CPU cores to handle increased traffic and resource-intensive applications. Priority support also means you get help when you need it.

Enterprise: $29.99/month

Enterprise is the most powerful Cloud Hosting option and is largely used for bigger websites and online stores with high traffic levels and demands.

Essential Costs

• $29.99 per month for a 48-month plan (upfront payment of $1,439.52)

Highlights

• 300GB storage
• 12GB RAM
• 6 CPU Cores
• Free CDN
• Free domain privacy protection
• Free SSL
• Free website migration
• Dedicated IP address

With the Enterprise plan, you get even more resources and performance to handle some of the most demanding websites and applications. The combination of ample storage, RAM, and CPU cores means your site can run smoothly even when it’s receiving high volumes of traffic. That’s why this plan is likely to interest larger businesses that want a seamless experience.

Hostinger Cloud Pricing vs Competitor Pricing

Not many providers offer cloud hosting as a specific plan, with HostGator even removing the option for new signups. Therefore, anyone after a dedicated cloud plan really only has a couple of good quality options, and Hostinger sticks up well compared to Bluehost—it’s certainly the cheaper option.

If you’re ready to take your website to the next level, Hostinger’s VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting might be just what you need. With VPS hosting, you get your own virtual server with dedicated resources, giving you more control and better performance compared to shared hosting. Hostinger used to offer eight VPS plans, but it was a little complicated if you ask us. Eight have now become four—let’s see what they offer.

KVM 1: $4.49/month

KVM 1, the entry-level plan, starts at just $4.49 per month. It’s a good starting point if you’re just dipping your toes into the VPS hosting waters.

Essential Costs

• $4.49 per month on a 48-month plan (upfront payment of $107.76)

Highlights

• 1 CPU
• 4GB RAM
• 50GB storage
• 4TB bandwidth

KVM 1 gives you a solid foundation for your website at a price that won’t make your wallet feel the strain. The dedicated resources ensure your site runs smoothly, and the 4TB bandwidth can handle a decent amount of traffic.

KVM 2: $6.99/month

The KVM 2 plan is the most popular on Hostinger and ups the ante with more storage, CPU, and bandwidth.

Essential Costs

• $6.99 per month on a 48-month plan (upfront cost of $167.76)

Highlights

• 2 CPU
• 8GB RAM
• 100GB storage
• 8TB bandwidth

KVM 2 still offers those enticing starter prices but gives you a little bit more than the entry plan. Increased CPU and RAM means your site can handle more visitors and requests, while higher bandwidth means a faster-loading website.

KVM 4: $10.49/month

The KVM 4 plan sits in the mid-tier with KVM2 but ramps storage and speeds up a notch.

Essential Costs

• $10.49 per month on a 48-month plan (upfront cost of $251.76)

Highlights

• 4 CPU
• 16GB RAM
• 200GB storage
• 16TB bandwidth

If your website is growing and you need more power under the hood, KVM 4 offers a bit more. With double the CPU cores and quadruple the storage and bandwidth of KVM 2, you’ll be able to handle more traffic and resource-intensive tasks—businesses looking to scale are the target market here.

KVM 8: $19.99/month

For anyone running high-traffic websites or resource-hungry applications, the KVM 8 plan is the best available power-wise when it comes to Hostinger’s VPS hosting.

Essential Costs

• $19.99 per month on a 48-month plan (upfront cost of $959.52)

Highlights

• 8 CPU
• 32GB RAM
• 400GB storage
• 32TB bandwidth

With KVM 8, you’ve got some serious horsepower at your fingertips. The generous storage, RAM, and CPU allocation can handle even the most demanding websites and applications. And with 32TB of bandwidth, you won’t need to worry about your site slowing down during traffic spikes.

At $19.99 per month, however, it’s almost double the price of the third-most expensive VPS plan. Larger businesses with more resources are more likely to look at KVM 8 as a viable option.

Hostinger VPS Pricing vs Competitor Pricing

It’s a mixed bag when comparing Hostinger to other VPS options on the market. There’s no doubt that Bluehost and HostGator are more expensive and have shorter plans (usually, a shorter plan might be appealing, but nearly all web-hosting services increase their prices once the initial deal finishes).

Despite the higher cost, however, you’re paying for more features. Whether it’s unmetered bandwidth for faster websites and better latency or more storage, Hostinger falls some way behind compared to the others. It does have more RAM, though, and it’s hard to argue against the lower price point that really gives you a cheaper entry into the world of VPS plans.

Hostinger has optimized its shared and cloud hosting plans for the WordPress codebase, which means it’s equipped to manage and work with arguably the world’s most popular CMS (Content Management System).

Features available in Premium, Business, and Cloud Plans:

• Free Automatic Website Migration
• Free 1-click WordPress Installation
• WordPress Acceleration (LiteSpeed)
• Smart WordPress Auto Updates
• WordPress Vulnerabilities Scanner
• WordPress Compatibility Checker
• WordPress Multisite
• WP-CLI and SSH

Features available in Business and Cloud Plans:

• WooCommerce (basic for Business Plan; standard, advanced, and expert depending on the Cloud Plan type)
• WordPress Staging Tool
• Object Cache for WordPress
• On-Demand Backup
• WordPress AI Tools

All WordPress features come bundled with shared and cloud, meaning you won’t need to pay extra for access to WordPress. As for VPS plans, WordPress doesn’t feature. You would need to install and configure WordPress on your VPS via Hostinger’s OpenLiteSpeed templates. Ultimately, if you’re looking for a managed WordPress plan, your best bet is to choose a shared or cloud plan. 

When it comes to building your online presence, choosing the right domain name is part and parcel of the process. It’s the address people will use to find your website, and it plays an important role in your branding. Hostinger offers a range of domain options to suit different needs and budgets, should you just need a web address.

Let’s explore what Hostinger has to offer and how it compares to other domain providers.

Domain Registration

Hostinger provides domain registration services, allowing you to secure your desired domain name quickly and easily. It offers a wide variety of domain extensions, including popular options like .com, .net, .org, and more.

Pricing and Value

Hostinger’s domain registration prices are competitive, with .com domains starting at $4.99 for the first year on a two-or-more-year registration. If you’re using less popular options like .cloud or .shop, you’ll pay even less, at $0.99. The most expensive domain is .io, which costs $39.99 per year.

If you already have a domain registered with another provider but want to move it to Hostinger, its domain transfer service makes the process simple and seamless.

Hostinger Domain Pricing vs Competitor Pricing

When it comes to competitors, Hostinger is more competitive for some of the more popular extensions. .com, for example, is $4.99 on Hostinger, $12.99 on HostGator and Bluehost.

Perhaps you’re only after an email address. If that’s the case, Hostinger has several email plans that’ll equip you with a business email address.

Business Starter

One of two options, the Business Starter email sets you up with a professional-looking email to build your business.

Essential Costs

• $1.59 per month on a 48-month plan (upfront payment of $76.32)

Highlights

• 10GB email storage
• 10 forwarding rules
• 50 email aliases
• Antivirus check
• Advanced anti-spam
• Cloud-based infrastructure

Business Premium

If you’re after a bit more storage and features, the Business Premium is the other option available for Hostinger’s email hosting plans.

Essential Costs:

• $3.99 per month on a 48-month plan (upfront cost of $191.52)

Highlights

• 50GB email storage
• 50 forwarding rules
• 50 email aliases
• Antivirus check
• Advanced anti-spam
• Cloud-based infrastructure

Hostinger Email Hosting Pricing vs Competitor Pricing

Hostinger comes out stronger against the likes of A2 Hosting, thanks to being able to send email aliases, an additional email address that forwards messages to your primary email account so you can create a separate, more professional-sounding email address for business or public use without having to manage multiple inboxes.

Next to Bluehost, however, it doesn’t stack up quite as well. While you get more email aliases, Bluehost offers more than double the storage and is marginally cheaper.

So, we’ve covered a lot of ground in this Hostinger pricing review. We’ve explored its shared, cloud, VPS, and WordPress hosting plans, as well as domain and email hosting options. But the big question remains—is Hostinger a good value for your hard-earned cash?

The short answer? Yes, we think so.

Hostinger consistently offers some of the most competitive prices in the hosting industry. Whether you’re looking for a basic shared plan or a high-powered VPS, Hostinger has options that won’t break the bank.

But as we’ve mentioned before, price isn’t everything. Cheap hosting is only a good deal if it actually delivers the performance and features your website needs. And in our experience, Hostinger does just that.

Its servers might not be the fastest or most reliable, but they’re still pretty solid. Plans come with good features, too, like free SSL certificates, and its customer support is responsive and helpful. Sure, it may not have all the bells and whistles of some premium hosts, but for the vast majority of websites, Hostinger’s offerings are more than enough.

Of course, every website is unique, and your specific needs may vary. If you’re running a high-traffic, resource-intensive site, you might need to look at higher-tier plans or even dedicated hosting from the likes of Bluehost or HostGator because dedicated hosting is an area Hostinger is lacking.

But for personal blogs, small business sites, and even many ecommerce stores, Hostinger is more than enough. It’s also worth noting that while Hostinger’s promotional prices are incredibly low, its renewal rates are a bit higher. But even then, it’s still very competitive compared to other hosts, who also increase prices after the initial rate. And if you’re willing to commit to a longer-term plan, you can lock in those low prices for up to four years.

So, where does that leave us? In our opinion, Hostinger is good value for money as long as you’re not afraid of a longer commitment. It offers a wide range of plans at very attractive prices, and since reshuffling its plans and prices, everything is a little bit easier to follow.

The last thing you want is a surprise on your bill. So, are there any hidden costs with Hostinger that you should be aware of?

For the most part, no. Hostinger is pretty transparent about its pricing, and what you see is usually what you get. However, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Domain prices: When you sign up for Hostinger’s shared or WordPress plans, your first year’s domain name registration is free. After that, you’ll pay the standard price, which starts at around $9.99 per year.
• Renewal rates: As with most hosts, the incredible promotional prices on offer now don’t last forever. Once your initial plan term is up, you’ll be charged the regular renewal rate, which is higher but still competitive.

However, there are no setup fees, no required add-ons, and no other sneaky charges that we’ve encountered. Overall, Hostinger is fairly straightforward and upfront about what you’ll pay.

While our focus has mainly been on Hostinger’s hosting plans, it’s worth noting that it also offers a website builder. In fact, Hostinger often showcases its hosting and website builder together as a package deal. So, let’s take a quick detour and explore what Hostinger’s website builder has to offer and how it affects your overall costs.

First off, let’s address a common question about whether you can have Hostinger hosting without its website builder, or vice versa. The answer is yes. While Hostinger does offer the two together, you’re not obligated to use both. You can absolutely sign up for a hosting plan and use a different content management system (like WordPress).

So, how does Hostinger’s website builder work, and is it expensive? Hostinger’s website builder is a drag-and-drop tool that lets you create a website without needing to know any code. It comes with a variety of templates, customization options, and features like ecommerce functionality and AI-powered tools.

As for pricing, Hostinger’s website builder plans come in two options: Premium Website Builder and Business Website Builder.

These prices are competitive compared to other popular website builders like Wix ($16 per month for its cheapest plan) or Squarespace ($16 per month). And remember that Hostinger’s website builder is included in its hosting plans.

Ultimately, whether Hostinger’s website builder is right for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. But if you’re looking for a simple, affordable way to get a website up and running, it’s certainly an option worth considering.

At Website Builder Expert, we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive, unbiased reviews of web hosting providers. Our meticulous research process involves evaluating each host to see how they stack up on pricing and what you get for the amount you pay.

Our approach goes beyond simply comparing specs and marketing claims—we gather real-world performance data and seek out genuine customer feedback to paint a complete picture of each host’s strengths and weaknesses and whether that makes them good value for money.

Moreover, we understand that different types of websites have different hosting needs. That’s why we adjust our reviews based on the specific type of hosting being evaluated and the type of people it’s designed for.

Hostinger offers affordable hosting plans with some pretty good features designed for various needs. While cheaper than competitors, however, it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of other options on the market. But if you’re looking for an affordable hosting option to get your business off the ground, Hostinger is the ideal option.