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Namecheap vs Hostinger

Hostinger is cheaper while the promo lasts, but only if you prepay 48 months.

Updated · By the GetBestHost Editorial Team

Verdict: Hostinger is cheaper while the promo lasts, but only if you prepay 48 months. Namecheap Stellar has the smallest renewal jump in our shared dataset ($2.28 intro for the first year, $55.88/yr list price after that).
NamecheapHostinger
TypeBudget shared hosting & domainsShared & WordPress hosting
Cheapest plan in dataset (sizes may differ)StellarPremium
Intro price$2.28/mo$2.49/mo
Renewal price$4.66/mo$10.99/mo
Promo term12 months48 months
3-year total$139.20$89.64
Asian data centerYesYes
Best forTight budgets that care about the renewal price, with a Singapore data center optionBest overall value for a first website or WordPress blog
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Key differences

  • Namecheap Stellar: $2.28/mo for the first year, then $55.88/yr (about $4.66/mo), per namecheap.com on 21 Oct 2026.
  • Hostinger Premium: $2.49/mo on a 48-month term, then $10.99/mo.
  • Both offer a Singapore data center, which helps visitors in Bangladesh, India and Southeast Asia.
  • Namecheap Stellar allows 3 websites and 20 GB SSD. Hostinger Premium allows more sites, so check the plan limits.

All Namecheap plans

PlanSpecs / fitIntroRenewsPromo term3-year totalOfficial page
StellarLowest renewal among budget shared hosts; Singapore DC$2.28/mo$4.66/mo12 mo$139.20source

All Hostinger plans

PlanSpecs / fitIntroRenewsPromo term3-year totalOfficial page
PremiumBest overall value$2.49/mo$10.99/mo48 mo$89.64source

How to decide

Run the true-cost calculator for the number of years you expect to keep the site or server. Then run the latency test from where your visitors are. For VPS workloads, size RAM first with the VPS sizer. Profiles: Namecheap · Hostinger.

Frequently asked questions

Is Namecheap cheaper than Hostinger?

Over 3 years, the cheapest Namecheap plan in our dataset totals $139.20 and the cheapest Hostinger plan totals $89.64 (published prices checked 21 Oct 2026, renewals included).

Which is better for Asia, Namecheap or Hostinger?

Both offer Asian locations; test latency from your city.

Prices are published list prices from official provider pages, last checked 21 Oct 2026. They are not GetBestHost lab benchmarks. Some links are affiliate links (marked "sponsored"); they never change our rankings. See the affiliate disclosure and methodology.