Compare DreamHost and HostGator 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.59
Starting at $5.95 per month
DreamHost
Star Rating
(151)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.59
Browse all 4 pricing plansHostGator
Star Rating
(255)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $5.95 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansDreamHost vs HostGator
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found DreamHost easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with DreamHost overall.
- Reviewers felt that DreamHost meets the needs of their business better than HostGator.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that DreamHost is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of DreamHost over HostGator.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DreamHost
Shared Hosting
Starting at $2.59
DreamHost's shared website hosting plan is the quickest and most affordable way to get your website online. It's perfect for blogs, portfolios, online stores and even complex database-driven sites. Best of all, with solid state drives (SSDs), your website will load 200% faster.
- Unlimited Bandwidth & Storage
- Advanced, Easy-to-Use Panel
- Powerful 1-Click Installer
HostGator
WordPress Hosting
Starting at $5.95
per month
2.5X speed, advanced security — and free migrations
- Free hosting
- Drag & drop builder
- Included domain name
Free Trial
DreamHost
No trial information availableHostGator
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
133
7.6
220
Ease of Use
8.5
133
8.1
219
Ease of Setup
8.7
84
8.0
106
Ease of Admin
8.6
78
7.6
105
Quality of Support
8.4
130
7.0
217
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
78
6.7
103
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
128
6.1
213
Features by Category
Set Up
8.8
12
7.1
27
8.8
13
7.8
28
8.7
13
7.2
30
Security
8.8
12
7.4
30
8.8
13
7.6
28
8.5
12
6.8
28
8.6
12
7.4
27
Support
8.8
14
7.7
27
7.9
14
7.3
29
8.2
10
6.8
26
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
9.6
15
7.8
20
8.3
16
8.2
19
8.8
18
8.3
20
8.8
14
7.8
19
7.8
13
7.6
19
Security
8.7
14
8.4
20
8.9
15
7.5
19
8.9
15
7.3
17
8.9
14
7.5
18
Free Resources
9.5
14
7.6
20
9.5
14
8.4
21
9.6
15
8.1
21
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support and service - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting Management
Not enough data
7.9
136
Not enough data
8.0
135
Not enough data
7.7
130
Not enough data
8.1
138
Not enough data
7.5
118
Not enough data
7.5
111
Not enough data
7.7
99
Not enough data
8.1
130
Not enough data
7.4
130
Not enough data
7.6
122
Customizations
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Growth
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Content
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Support
Not enough data
8.9
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DreamHost and HostGator are categorized as WordPress Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, and Shared Hosting
Unique Categories
DreamHost is categorized as Cloud Web Hosting and Managed Hosting
HostGator is categorized as Domain Registrars, VPS Hosting Platforms, Reseller Hosting, and Website Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DreamHost
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HostGator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.3%
Computer Software
6.0%
Internet
6.0%
Design
5.3%
Other
64.2%
Information Technology and Services
13.9%
Marketing and Advertising
13.1%
Computer Software
6.0%
Internet
3.6%
Consumer Goods
2.8%
Other
60.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is DreamHost?
1 Comment
SD
Dreamhost is a web hosting company where you can upload your website to.Read more
DreamHost has no more discussions with answers
How do i report the refund scam to an authority that is capable of sanctioning them.
1 Comment
MS
Aaron,
There is no scam, your refund is in process, so it's unclear what you would be reporting. Thanks.
Erinn
Customer Advocate at HostGatorRead more
What is HostGator used for?
1 Comment
YG
It is used for web hosting and also provides domain hosting too.Read more
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