Hostinger review 2026: an independent evaluation by Tech Hosting Guide
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Hostinger's shared plans (Premium, Unlimited, Cloud Startup) advertise from $2.99/mo but only on a 48-month term, renewing at $10.99-$25.99/mo. All tiers include a free 1st-year domain, free SSL, free email and free migration, with NVMe storage on the Unlimited and Cloud Startup plans. Data checked 2026-08-20.
Why this is provisional: performance, uptime and support can only be scored by buying the plan and measuring it. Those tests are not complete for this provider, so those criteria carry no number and are excluded from the weighted average rather than filled with a guess. See how we test.
Score breakdown
Each criterion is scored out of 10 and weighted as shown. The weights are fixed and identical for every provider on this site.
- Performance (25% weight)—/10TODO: score and justification not yet recorded. Do not publish this review until it is.
- Uptime & reliability (20% weight)—/10TODO: score and justification not yet recorded. Do not publish this review until it is.
- Support quality (20% weight)—/10TODO: score and justification not yet recorded. Do not publish this review until it is.
- Pricing & value (15% weight)6.5/10The $2.99/mo headline requires a 48-month prepayment of $143.52, the longest lock-in of any provider here, and renewal is $10.99/mo — 3.7x the intro rate. In absolute terms $10.99/mo is still one of the cheaper renewals in this group, which is what saves the score. 30-day refund window.
- Ease of use (10% weight)—/10TODO: score and justification not yet recorded. Do not publish this review until it is.
- Features & flexibility (10% weight)7.5/10Free first-year domain, free SSL, free email and free migration on every tier, with NVMe storage and free CDN from the Unlimited plan upwards. The entry Premium plan is the weak point: 20 GB of plain SSD and a 3-website cap.
Pros and cons
What it does well
- Lowest headline entry price of the group ($2.99/mo) with free domain, free SSL and email included.
- NVMe storage and LiteSpeed servers on higher tiers, plus free CDN and daily backups on Unlimited/Cloud.
- Renewal prices, while higher, are still modest vs peers (e.g. $10.99/mo on Premium).
Where it falls short
- Cheapest advertised price requires a 48-month (4-year) upfront commitment; shorter terms cost more.
- Entry Premium plan uses SSD (not NVMe) and only 20 GB storage / 3 websites.
- Renewal roughly 3.7x the intro price; discounts are limited-time promotional pricing.
Hostinger pricing, including what it renews at
Introductory hosting pricing is a marketing number. What follows is both the introductory rate and the renewal rate, side by side, with the contract term required to obtain the discount.
| Plan | Intro price | Renews at | Websites | Storage | Free domain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $2.99/mo 48-month term ($143.52 upfront; regular $575.52) | $10.99/mo | 3 websites | 20 GB SSD | Yes - free for 1st year | 2 mailboxes per website, free for 1st year |
| Unlimited (Business) | $3.99/mo 48-month term ($191.52 upfront; regular $911.52) | $16.99/mo | Unlimited websites | 50 GB NVMe | Yes - free for 1st year | Unlimited mailboxes per website, free for 1st year |
| Cloud Startup | $7.99/mo 48-month term ($383.52 upfront; regular $1,343.52) | $25.99/mo | Unlimited websites | 100 GB NVMe | Yes - free for 1st year | Unlimited mailboxes per website, free for 1st year |
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Hands-on test data
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Alternatives worth comparing
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Hostinger website?
No. This page is published by Tech Hosting Guide, an independent review publication operated by İsmail Salgın. We are not owned by, operated by, or affiliated with Hostinger. To reach the official site, use the clearly-labelled outbound link on this page or type the provider address into your browser directly.
Does Hostinger offer a money-back guarantee?
Hostinger advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee at the time of our last check on 2026-08-20. Refund terms usually exclude domain registration fees and some add-ons, so read the provider's own refund policy before relying on it.
What does Hostinger cost after the introductory period?
The renewal column in the pricing table on this page shows it. Introductory hosting prices almost always require prepaying a long term up front, and the renewal rate is frequently several times the advertised headline price. We publish both because the second number is the one you will actually live with.
How did Tech Hosting Guide score Hostinger?
Six weighted criteria: performance 25%, uptime 20%, support 20%, pricing 15%, ease of use 10%, features 10%. The score breakdown with a written justification for each criterion is above, and the full testing process is on our methodology page.
Does Tech Hosting Guide earn money if I sign up with Hostinger?
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Before you buy
Prices and plan limits on this page were verified on 2026-08-20 and change frequently. The provider's own website is the authoritative source. Verify current terms there before purchasing.
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