Hostinger vs HostGator (2026): What Each Vendor Actually Publishes
Checked November 6, 2026 (Hostinger) and October 10, 2026 (HostGator): Hostinger Premium is $1.99/mo on a 48-month term, a time-limited sale price, and renews at $10.99/mo, for 3 websites. HostGator Hatchling is $3.75/mo on a 36-month term and renews at $10.99/mo, for 10 websites and 10 GB SSD. Hostinger is cheaper to start, the renewal is the same, and HostGator allows more sites.
Key takeaways
- Hostinger Premium: $1.99/mo intro, $10.99/mo renewal, 3 websites, verified on hostinger.com.
- HostGator Hatchling: $3.75/mo on a 36-month term, $10.99/mo renewal, per hostgator.com.
- Site limit: Hatchling lists 10 websites and 10 GB SSD; Hostinger Premium covers 3 websites on 20 GB SSD.
- Higher HostGator tiers: Baby, Business and Pro start at $4.50, $6.25 and $13.95/mo on a 36-month term and renew at $16.49, $21.99 and $29.69/mo.
What each vendor publishes
Hostinger publishes its Premium price on hostinger.com, which we read on November 6, 2026: $1.99/mo intro on a 48-month term, renewing at $10.99/mo, for 3 websites and 20 GB SSD storage.
HostGator publishes its Hatchling price on hostgator.com, which we read on October 10, 2026: $3.75/mo on a 36-month term, renewing at $10.99/mo, for 10 websites and 10 GB SSD, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. The step-up plans are Baby ($4.50/mo intro, $16.49/mo renewal), Business ($6.25/mo, $21.99/mo) and Pro ($13.95/mo, $29.69/mo), all on 36-month terms.
Where they differ
The intro price favors Hostinger by $1.76 a month, and the renewal is identical at $10.99/mo. HostGator allows more websites on its entry plan (10 against 3) but gives half the storage (10 GB against 20 GB). Which one fits depends on whether you need the extra site allowance or the extra space.
These are Hostinger's Black Friday sale prices, and the sale runs October 19 to December 14, 2026. Our Hostinger Black Friday guide lists the sale price for every plan and term, how our 10% code stacks on top, and what each plan renews at.
What that means for the comparison
| What matters | Hostinger Premium | HostGator Hatchling |
|---|---|---|
| Intro price | Hostinger Cheaper $1.99/mo (48-month term) | HostGator $3.75/mo (36-month term) |
| Websites allowed | 3 | 10 |
| Storage | 20 GB SSD | 10 GB SSD |
| Free domain (12+ month term) | Yes | Yes, per HostGator's own help documentation |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes, per HostGator's own help documentation |
| — | Try Hostinger | Check HostGator's price |
Hostinger pricing verified directly on hostinger.com, November 6, 2026. HostGator pricing and plan limits verified on hostgator.com, October 10, 2026. Affiliate disclosure.
The two hosts
Hostinger
Published on hostinger.com and read directly: $1.99/mo intro, $10.99/mo renewal, 3 websites on 20 GB SSD.
The practical advantage is that you can verify the price yourself, right now, on hostinger.com, without creating an account or entering payment details. That transparency is worth something on its own.
Pros
- A fixed, publicly readable price you can verify yourself before checkout
- 3 websites and 20 GB SSD on the entry Premium plan
- Free domain and SSL included, per hostinger.com
Cons
- Still requires a 48-month prepay to get the headline rate
Who it's for: Buyers who want to know the exact price before they start checkout, not after.
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A long-running budget host with 10 websites on its entry plan, at $3.75/mo on a 36-month term and a $10.99/mo renewal.
HostGator Hatchling costs $1.76/mo more than Hostinger Premium to start, renews at the same $10.99/mo, and covers 10 websites against Hostinger's 3 on half the storage.
Pros
- Free domain on 12-month-or-longer terms, per its own help documentation
- Free Let's Encrypt SSL, per its own help documentation
- Long-established brand with a large support knowledge base
Cons
- Intro price needs a 36-month term
- 10 GB SSD is half of Hostinger Premium's 20 GB
- Step-up plans renew at $16.49/mo or more
Who it's for: Buyers who want 10 websites on an entry plan and are fine with 10 GB of storage.
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What does HostGator Hatchling cost?
HostGator's Hatchling plan is $3.75/mo on a 36-month term and renews at $10.99/mo, with 10 websites and 10 GB SSD, per hostgator.com checked October 10, 2026. The shorter terms cost more per month, so check the term you pick at checkout.
How many websites does HostGator's Hatchling plan allow?
Ten. HostGator's plan page, checked October 10, 2026, lists 10 websites and 10 GB SSD on Hatchling. Hostinger Premium covers 3 websites on 20 GB SSD.
Is Hostinger cheaper than HostGator?
On the intro price, yes. Hostinger Premium is $1.99/mo (48-month term) against HostGator Hatchling at $3.75/mo (36-month term). Both renew at $10.99/mo, so the renewal bill is the same. HostGator covers 10 websites against Hostinger Premium's 3. Hostinger figures checked November 6, 2026; HostGator figures checked October 10, 2026.
Bottom line
Hostinger's $1.99/mo Premium plan is cheaper to start than HostGator Hatchling ($3.75/mo) and has twice the storage, and both renew at $10.99/mo. HostGator's edge is 10 websites on the entry plan against Hostinger's 3. Pick the term you will actually pay for, since both intro prices need a multi-year commitment. If neither suits you, our comparison of Hostinger alternatives covers seven other hosts on the same intro-and-renewal basis.
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Sources
Prices, plan limits and terms on this page come from the vendors' own pages below. Links to Hostinger and Cloudways pricing pages are affiliate links (marked sponsored) that open the same vendor page; the rest carry no affiliate tag. Prices change, so check the seller's current page before you buy.