After conducting a detailed Hostinger vs HostGator comparison, I’d recommend Hostinger to anyone looking for affordable web hosting with a beginner-friendly interface. Additionally, Hostinger is known for its user-friendly interface and faster loading times. Keep reading to see the facts for yourself.
Free only on VPS and Dedicated hosting plans within 30 days of signup
Yes
Starting Price
$3.75 / month
$1.99 / month
Money Back Guarantee
30-Day
30-Day
Storage
Up to 40 GB in Shared hosting and up to 240 GB in VPS hosting
Up to 200 GB in shared hosting, and up to 400 GB in VPS hosting
Bandwidth
Unmetered
Unlimited in some plans
Free Domain Name
Yes
Yes
Free SSL Certificate
Yes
Yes
Free One-Click WordPress Installation
Yes
Yes
Uptime Guarantee
99.9%
99.9%
Average Page Load Speed
140ms
190ms
Customer Support
24/7 technical support via live chat, phone, Twitter, blog, FAQs, tutorials, knowledgebase
24/7 support, Live chat, Knowledgebase, Email Support, Ticket, and Video guides
Server location
Houston, Provo, Dallas, Austin, Hong King, Mumbai
Netherlands, Lithuania, United Kingdom, Singapore, India, USA, Brazil
DDoS Protection
Yes
Yes
Daily Backups
Yes
Yes (except basic plans)
Hostinger
Hostinger, receives a rating of 4.6/5 stars with 2,433 reviews on Hostadvice and 4.6 stars from 23,380 reviews on Trustpilot. By contrast, HostGator rates 4.1/5 stars with 570 customer reviews on Hostadvice and 4.1/5 stars with 5,241 reviews on Trustpilot. This makes Hostinger one of the best in this industry with extraordinary features, security, and performance.
The company provides different hosting plans and focuses on helping website owners scale their hosting needs alongside their traffic growth.
Hostgator caters to small businesses and large corporations with Shared hosting, VPS hosting, dedicated hosting, and helps website owners get started quickly with a free domain on all packages.
Unmetered bandwidth and disk space in shared hosting
Unmetered bandwidth, 50-200 GB disk space in shared hosting
High-performance SSD storage
Yes
Yes
Free daily backups and restore
Yes for most plans
Yes except basic plan
Free WordPress installation
Yes
Yes
Free site migration
Yes
Yes
Free website builder
Free Gator Website Builder
Free Hostinger Website Builder
Free SSL
Yes
Yes
HostGator Features
HostGator provides unmetered bandwidth (with terms) for its shared hosting plans and up to 1 TB of disk space with its dedicated hosting plans.
You get high-performance SSD storage with optional expanded HDD storage, free daily backup and restore, and 1-click WordPress installation. And if you already have a website, you can migrate to HostGator for free.
On every plan, you have access to the HostGator – build your website from scratch with drag-and-drop controls.
And out-of-the-box, you get a free SSL certificate to keep your domains secure. HostGator also provides a Reseller hosting package for people who want to start their own hosting companies and resell the company’s packages.
Hostinger Features
Hostinger offers unmetered bandwidth for most of its plans (100 GB for basic) and up to 12TB bandwidth for its VPS hosting.
They also provide up to 300 GB disk space for cloud hosting plans. You get high-performance SSD storage, free daily backups and easy restore, and 1-click WordPress installation too. Website migration is also free.
The Hostinger Website Builder is very easy to use and free. Every hosting plan comes with an SSL except for the most basic plan, however, its very cheap price makes up for it. Hostinger offers 8 VPS hosting plans making it easy for website owners who want more power to find the right match on a bargain.
And the winner is HostGator
In the first HostGator vs Hostinger round, HostGator wins with more bandwidth and disk space, free SSL on all plans, and a specialized Reseller hosting plan.
Features include unmetered disk space and bandwidth, free SSL, and backup function. The Business plan includes a free dedicated IP.
Hatchling Plan: $3.75 per month, renews at $9.99 per month.
Baby Plan: $4.50 per month, renews at $14.99 per month.
Business Plan: $6.25 per month, renews at $18.99 per month.
Hostinger Shared Hosting Profile
Single Shared Hosting: Starts at $1.39 initially and renews at $2.99. Suitable for hosting a single website with 30GB SSD storage, 100GB bandwidth, and one email account.
Premium Shared Hosting: Priced at $2.49 initially and renews at $7.99. Allows hosting up to 100 websites, with 100GB SSD storage, unlimited bandwidth, and includes a free domain for one year.
Business Shared Hosting: Begins at $3.69 with renewal at $8.99. Supports up to 100 websites, 200GB SSD storage, and offers daily backups and a free CDN.
VPS Hosting Plans
VPS hosting plans are best for small business websites such as e-commerce websites, larger blogs, and news websites.
Cloud hosting plans are best for businesses that need scalable resources like e-commerce websites with traffic spikes during the holiday season, news websites, etc.
WordPress hosting is ideal for bloggers, small businesses, online stores, artists creating portfolios, educational platforms, and non-profit organizations.
Hostinger offers very affordable plans and even though doesn’t have dedicated hosting, provides very niche packages for different businesses. Hostinger also has more plans overall than HostGator.
A host’s uptime describes how consistently their servers stay active and running. The server speed is how long it takes between when a user accesses your website and when the server sends the first byte of data.
Higher uptimes mean your website never experiences downtimes, and higher server speeds mean quicker loading times for your page.
HostGator’s average server speed (TTFB) on GTMetrix was 567 ms and had an overall performance 68%:
HostGator’s server speed on PageSpeed Insights was 1.20 s and had a decent 64% performance:
Note that the overall page load speeds will depend on the physical distance between the user and the server center.
Hostinger Uptime & Speed
Hostinger had significantly better results on GTMetrix and Google PageSpeed Insights than HostGator.
On GTMetrix, Hostinger’s average server speed (TTFB) was 248 ms and had an overall performance of 82%:
On PageSpeed Insights, Hostinger’s TTBF was 0.9s (300ms faster than HostGator) and had a 90% overall performance:
This is likely due to the fact that Hostinger has a wider server footprint than HostGator.
Both hosting providers have had an impressive 99.9% uptime, making them very reliable.
And the Winner Is Hostinger
Hostinger offers faster server speeds and quicker average page load times compared to HostGator, owing to its use of LiteSpeed servers and performance optimization technologies.
The awesome thing about HostGator is you don’t have to be a customer to chat with an agent live and the response is instant.
I tried chatting with an agent just to test this out. Check the screenshot below:
Other support options:
And if you love figuring things out on your own, HostGator offers several self-learning options:
Their Knowledgebase, YouTube tutorials, Facebook Community, and HostGator Webinars. HostGator also has call lines for sales, general support, and an international line.
Hostinger Customer Support
Hostinger also offers several support options including – live chat, email, YouTube guides, tutorials, a knowledgebase, and a blog.
However, to chat with an agent live, you already have to be a customer and already subscribed.
They have several contact emails:
And ‘find out more’ portals:
The Knowledgebase page features a search engine and the dedicated tutorial page gives you everything you need to host your website on Hostinger.
The ‘Hostinger Academy’ leads to Hostinger’s YouTube channel, which is superb if you are a visual learner like me:
I’d have loved to see a social support page but each social media icon just leads to the company’s page. However, their support is still great.
And the Winner Is HostGator
This is a very close tie… but I’ll still tilt towards HostGator because of their phone support and the fact that you can chat live even if you’re not a customer. And yet, you still get all the other support goodies.
HostGator features a very intuitive user interface, so whether you are new to the world of hosting or have been in the game for a while, you’ll be able to find your way around easily.
And after you have created your account on HostGator you’ll be able to manage your website through the modern cPanel which is the industry’s standard:
Your cPanel dashboard has everything you need – Essentials, Files, Databases, Domain list, Email, Metrics, Security, Software, and other Advanced settings. You also get a list of popular links other website owners usually search for.
Hostinger Ease of Use
Hostinger also features a very intuitive interface with a beautiful purple theme. You get to see all the features you’ll enjoy right from the homepage and if you’re ready to join the 1.2 million websites on the platform, you can’t miss the Get Started buttons laid along the page:
Hostinger also has a special dashboard – a cPanel with Hostinger’s touch – the hPanel, designed to make managing your website even more intuitive:
And they did an awesome job at making the whole experience better – you get all your website’s essentials layered in an appealing interface that looks far less intimidating than the traditional cPanel.
And the Winner Is Hostinger
HostGator and Hostinger are both very easy to use but I like Hostinger better – it just looks stunning and the hPanel takes the beginner-friendly cPanel to a whole new level.
HostGator offers a free SSL on all its plans and CloudFlare compatibility. And if you are willing to pay $5.99 extra for the basic plan, you can install SiteLock Security and get automatic daily malware scans on your website.
The more advanced Prevent and Prevent Plus plans offer extra security features including Web Application Firewall, DDoS protection, and Database scanning and PCI compliance reporting. All your website’s files and data are also backed up automatically as long as they are less than 10 GB.
Hostinger Security
Hostinger also offers a free SSL on all its plans and all packages are compatible with CloudFlare. Hostinger has also implemented a Malware Scanner into hPanel that runs automatically and keeps your website protected.
To keep your data and files safe, you get daily backups on most standard and premium plans, while the entry level plans come with weekly backups. Hostinger also has an in-house Web Application Firewall to add an extra layer of security.
And the Winner Is Hostinger
A near-tie once again, Hostinger comes out on top. You get most security essentials with the basic plan without needing to pay extra. HostGator, on the other hand, is SiteLock compatible and gives you extra advanced features… for a price.
Your server location directly affects your website loading speed – the closer your servers are to your website users, the faster it will load, and in turn, higher SEO rankings, less bounce, and more business for you.
HostGator Server locations
HostGator has servers in just the U.S.A, housed in data centers in Provo, Utah, and Atlanta and other undisclosed locations.
The company also supports CloudFlare integration that routes your content across 23 more data centers located in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia to increase your website’s average speed across different parts of the world:
Hostinger Server locations
Hostinger has servers located in four continents – North America (the U.S.A), South America (Brazil), Europe (the Netherlands, Lithuania and the United Kingdom) and Asia (Singapore and India). And like HostGator, you can also link your hosting account with CloudFlare to enjoy CDN services and widen your website presence, while also increasing your average website speed:
And the Winner Is Hostinger
Hostinger has physical servers in more locations around the world and is a fierce HostGator competitor with a longer reach. Hosting your website on Hostinger means your website is likely to be closer to any web user and thus load faster around the world.
Here comes our winner… but it was a tough match. Hostinger is one of the best hosting platforms for good reason. You should choose Hostinger if:
You want the most affordable hosting plans on the market
You target a worldwide audience
You are an agency
You are a small to mid-sized business with moderate storage needs
You want an easy-to-use control dashboard and are not big on cPanel
You need tailor made plans for specific businesses
You want high-level security features out-of-the-box.
Hostinger
Boost your website’s performance with Hostinger’s ultra-fast hosting solutions at unbeatable price. Offering everything from Shared, Managed WordPress, Managed WooCommerce, Cloud, VPS to Game Server Hosting, Hostinger ensures maximum uptime and premium security.
HostGator is a powerful contender and boasts a ton of amazing features to give your website the home it needs.
And while both hosts are closely matched, you should choose HostGator if:
Your target audience is US-based
You want a powerful dedicated hosting package
You are a hosting provider looking for a reseller service
The most reliable support
Unmetered bandwidth and up to 1TB of storage
You are familiar with and prefer the good old cPanel design.
HostGator
HostGator’s hosting reputation is undisputed. Their array of shared, private, and powerful website builders is why so many people select them. Their global reach and cutting-edge tools ensure organizations and people get the finest performance and scalability.
In the 7-round match of HostGator vs Hostinger, Hostinger is the better of the two hosting platforms. Both services come with a free SSL and free domain on most plans, security features, and are optimized for seamless and quick WordPress integration. And if you already own a website, migrating your domains to HostGator and Hostinger is as easy as it gets.
However, Hostinger takes ease-of-use a step further with a rebelliously awesome interface, is more affordable, and is also faster. If you are a large corporation processing hundreds of Gigabytes of data at once, HostGator is your choice. But if you are like most of us normal businesses, Hostinger has everything you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WordPress or Hostinger better?
As we have seen, Hostinger is a great hosting platform all-around but if you have a WordPress website or suite of websites, WordPress hosting is the better option for you. Still think Hostinger clicks with you? Then sure! However, WordPress provides tailor-made hosting services for WordPress websites that may serve you better.
Can you transfer your domain from HostGator to Hostinger?
Yes, you can! The most convenient way to migrate your website from HostGator to Hostinger is to contact the Hostinger migration team. You’ll need to have an active account and a domain registered to it. You can migrate WordPress, cPanel and other website panels to Hostinger. After that, you can then point your domain to Hostinger servers.
Is Hostinger better than HostGator?
Hostinger is faster and more affordable, and the platform is more suited to small and medium-sized enterprises. HostGator offers similar services but also dedicated hosting and reseller hosting packages, better suited for larger corporations.
What are some Hostinger and HostGator alternatives?
GoDaddy, SiteGround, Bluehost, Dreamhost, WPEngine, InMotion hosting are some of the most popular Hostinger alternatives and HostGator alternatives.
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