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At a Glance
Hostinger
Hostinger
Star Rating
(766)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.99 Per Month
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Hostwinds
Hostwinds
Star Rating
(438)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (99.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Hostwinds excels in technical support, with a perfect score of 10.0, while Hostinger's support is rated at 8.8. Reviewers mention that Hostwinds' support team is highly responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier for users to resolve issues quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Hostwinds offers superior bandwidth support with a score of 10.0 compared to Hostinger's 8.8. Users appreciate the flexibility and reliability of Hostwinds' bandwidth, which is crucial for businesses with fluctuating traffic.
  • Users on G2 highlight Hostwinds' ease of setup with a score of 9.8, while Hostinger scores 9.0. Reviewers say that Hostwinds provides a more intuitive onboarding process, making it easier for new users to get started without technical hurdles.
  • G2 users report that Hostwinds shines in free resources, particularly with its free domain name and free migration services, both rated at 10.0. In contrast, Hostinger's offerings in these areas are rated lower, with users mentioning that Hostwinds provides a more comprehensive package for new customers.
  • Reviewers mention that Hostwinds has a better quality of support with a score of 9.9, compared to Hostinger's 8.7. Users appreciate the proactive assistance and detailed knowledge provided by Hostwinds' support team, which enhances their overall experience.
  • Users say that Hostwinds offers a more robust customization experience, scoring 9.1, while Hostinger's customization features are rated lower. Reviewers highlight the flexibility in managing DNS settings and branding options as standout features of Hostwinds.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hostinger
Website Hosting
Starting at $2.99
Per Month
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Hostwinds
Hourly VPS Options
Pay As You Go
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Free Trial
Hostinger
No trial information available
Hostwinds
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
664
9.9
412
Ease of Use
9.0
675
9.9
411
Ease of Setup
9.0
412
9.8
133
Ease of Admin
8.9
352
9.9
133
Quality of Support
8.7
660
9.9
411
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
342
9.9
132
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
669
9.9
410
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Email Marketing
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Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure Provision
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
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Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
237
9.9
23
Support
8.8
227
10.0
21
9.0
203
10.0
21
8.9
193
10.0
20
8.7
214
9.7
19
Free Resources
8.2
170
9.9
21
8.7
192
10.0
18
8.8
193
10.0
20
Not enough data
Not enough data
Set Up
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Support
Not enough data
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Customization
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
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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
8.8
183
Not enough data
Performance
8.8
161
Not enough data
8.9
165
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.5
148
Not enough data
Security
9.0
162
Not enough data
8.7
154
Not enough data
8.5
152
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
Free Resources
8.7
167
Not enough data
9.0
164
Not enough data
9.5
168
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
7.3
19
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
9.1
20
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.5
36
Not enough data
Security - Domain Registrar
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar
8.6
31
Not enough data
7.9
32
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
Support and service - Domain Registrar
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
7.8
31
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability - Load Balancing
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 Optimization - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
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
8.8
387
9.6
431
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Hosting Management
8.7
356
9.9
389
8.8
357
9.8
388
8.5
349
9.5
380
8.9
351
9.7
386
8.7
311
9.7
367
8.3
302
9.7
215
8.5
282
9.7
240
8.8
341
9.7
312
8.6
324
9.7
319
8.7
320
9.7
325
8.3
190
Not enough data
Customizations
8.1
159
Not enough data
8.4
164
Not enough data
8.3
150
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
Growth
7.8
148
Not enough data
7.7
147
Not enough data
7.7
141
Not enough data
7.9
143
Not enough data
9.0
165
Not enough data
Content
8.3
157
Not enough data
8.2
152
Not enough data
8.3
147
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Support
8.9
109
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hostinger
Hostinger
Hostwinds
Hostwinds
Hostinger and Hostwinds are categorized as Shared Hosting, VPS Hosting Platforms, Managed Hosting, and Cloud Web Hosting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hostinger
Hostinger
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
89.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.2%
Hostwinds
Hostwinds
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
99.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
0.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Hostinger
Hostinger
Computer Software
13.5%
Marketing and Advertising
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Retail
3.7%
Internet
3.2%
Other
58.2%
Hostwinds
Hostwinds
Internet
39.4%
Consumer Electronics
2.4%
Computer Hardware
2.1%
Information Services
1.9%
Design
1.9%
Other
52.3%
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Discussions
Hostinger
Hostinger Discussions
Does Hostinger provide cPanel?
8 Comments
Chanakya S.
CS
Yes and No. Hostinger has a hosting dashboard called hPanel that is modernized version of cPanel. HPanel's User-interface is different in looks than cPanel...Read more
How do I host a website on Hostinger?
3 Comments
Ashim M.
AM
Its really easily, just purchase an domain and give your website code to the hostinger and let hostinger do its work or you can use wordpress, which is...Read more
Does Hostinger have a website builder?
3 Comments
Md Mim A.
MA
Yes. Currently, Hostinger provide its own website builder.Read more
Hostwinds
Hostwinds Discussions
What is Hostwinds used for?
1 Comment
Kalahastri S.
KS
Helpful service for hosting websites and domains Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Hostwinds has no more discussions with answers