Hostinger
Ultra-affordable shared, cloud and VPS hosting with rapid performance and intuitive controls
Hostinger is a Lithuania-based web hosting provider offering shared hosting, cloud, VPS, and WordPress hosting plans starting from $2.69–$2.99 per month with promotional pricing. The platform features an intuitive custom hPanel dashboard, free domains (on plans above Single), automatic backups, 24/7 support, and integrated AI tools. Known for steep introductory discounts followed by higher renewal rates, Hostinger excels for beginners, WordPress users, and small businesses, though shared plans may strain under heavy traffic.
How we scored it
Six-factor weighted score. Each dimension scored 0–10 by our editorial team across testing periods of 3–18 months. No vendor influence.
What it actually costs
Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.
The real cost
What you'll actually pay across 4 years, including the renewal cliff. We blend the math so you see the true monthly cost.
When the bill actually arrives
Most hosts advertise intro pricing prominently and renewal pricing in the fine print. Here\'s the trajectory drawn to scale.
Hostinger against the field
The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.
| HostingerThis page | SiteGround | DigitalOcean | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReviewCost score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Cheapest plan | Website Builder (Premium) | — | — |
| From | $1.99/mo | $17.99/mo | — |
| Renews at | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Biggest strength | Exceptionally competitive introductory pricing starting under $3/month attracts budget-conscious users | Outstanding 24/7 customer support with average 15-minute response times and knowledgeable staff | Transparent, predictable pricing with per-second billing since January 2026 |
| Biggest drawback | Steep renewal rates: introductory pricing jumps 3–5× at term end (e.g., $2.69→$10.99); renewal shock is the single most common user complaint | Renewal prices increase 500%+ after promotional period ends (StartUp jumps from $2.99 to $17.99/month) | Limited support on free tier—ticket responses can be slow, no phone support at any tier |
Prices are the published figures at the time of writing and change often. Renewal pricing is shown where the vendor publishes it. See how we review.
What people ask about Hostinger
Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.