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Hostinger vs Namecheap: which web hosting deal saves more?
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Hostinger had the bigger tested discount: 83% off Unlimited for 48 months, against 63% off Namecheap Stellar Plus for 24 months. We read both at the real checkout, Hostinger on 13 October 2026 and Namecheap on 13 October 2026.
Which plans do Hostinger and Namecheap sell?
Hostinger has 7 plans in our list and Namecheap has 3. The table shows what each plan holds and the biggest discount we tested on it.
| Company | Plan | Hosting type | Websites | Storage | Biggest tested discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger | Unlimited | Web hosting | Unlimited websites | 50 GB NVMe | 83% for 48 months |
| Hostinger | Cloud Startup | Cloud hosting | Unlimited websites | 100 GB NVMe | 77% for 48 months |
| Hostinger | KVM 4 | VPS hosting | Not listed | 200 GB NVMe | 75% for 24 months |
| Hostinger | KVM 1 | VPS hosting | Not listed | 50 GB NVMe | 73% for 24 months |
| Hostinger | KVM 8 | VPS hosting | Not listed | 400 GB NVMe | 71% for 24 months |
| Hostinger | KVM 2 | VPS hosting | Not listed | 100 GB NVMe | 70% for 24 months |
| Hostinger | Agency Startup | Agency hosting | 100 websites | 300 GB NVMe | 66% for 24 months |
| Namecheap | Stellar Plus | Web hosting | Unlimited websites | Unmetered SSD | 63% for 24 months |
| Namecheap | Stellar Business | Web hosting | Unlimited websites | 50 GB SSD | 57% for 24 months |
| Namecheap | Stellar | Web hosting | 3 websites | 20 GB SSD | 56% for 24 months |
Which periods can I buy from each company?
Hostinger sells Unlimited for 12, 24, 48 months. Namecheap sells Stellar Plus for 12, 24 months. At both companies the whole period is billed on the first day.
| Company | Plan | Period | Tested discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger | Unlimited | 12 months | 78% |
| Hostinger | Unlimited | 24 months | 81% |
| Hostinger | Unlimited | 48 months | 83% |
| Hostinger | KVM 1 | 12 months | 71% |
| Hostinger | KVM 1 | 24 months | 73% |
| Hostinger | KVM 2 | 12 months | 67% |
| Hostinger | KVM 2 | 24 months | 70% |
| Hostinger | KVM 4 | 12 months | 72% |
| Hostinger | KVM 4 | 24 months | 75% |
| Hostinger | KVM 8 | 12 months | 69% |
| Hostinger | KVM 8 | 24 months | 71% |
| Hostinger | Cloud Startup | 12 months | 71% |
| Hostinger | Cloud Startup | 24 months | 74% |
| Hostinger | Cloud Startup | 48 months | 77% |
| Hostinger | Agency Startup | 12 months | 60% |
| Hostinger | Agency Startup | 24 months | 66% |
| Namecheap | Stellar | 12 months | 51% |
| Namecheap | Stellar | 24 months | 56% |
| Namecheap | Stellar Plus | 12 months | 59% |
| Namecheap | Stellar Plus | 24 months | 63% |
| Namecheap | Stellar Business | 12 months | 54% |
| Namecheap | Stellar Business | 24 months | 57% |
Do I need a coupon code for Hostinger or Namecheap?
Hostinger needs a code for its full discount: enter FAISAL in the cart. Namecheap needs no code: its discount was already in the cart when we opened it. The Hostinger coupon code page shows each Hostinger discount with the code applied.
What did the Namecheap checkout show?
We wrote down 4 things at the Namecheap checkout on 13 October 2026:
- The cart offered periods of 1 month, 1 year and 2 years.
- The cart marked each hosting line as set to auto-renew.
- The cart did not print a renewal price next to the plan.
- The plans page offered a 30-day free trial on monthly billing.
The current terms are on the Namecheap website.
Is the discount the same at renewal?
No. At both companies the discount applies to the first period only, and the plan renews at a higher regular price. The guide on hosting renewal prices explained shows how to read the renewal line before you pay.
Which one should I choose, Hostinger or Namecheap?
Hostinger, if the size of the first discount decides it: 83% against 63%. Compare the websites and storage in the table above with what your site needs before you choose on discount alone. The guide on how to choose web hosting lists the points to check.
How long is the longest Namecheap period?
24 months. The Namecheap cart offered 1 month, 1 year and 2 years when we read it on 13 October 2026. Hostinger sold Unlimited for up to 48 months. A shorter longest period means the first renewal comes sooner.
Can I try the hosting before I pay for a year?
Yes, at both, in different ways. The Namecheap plans page offered a 30-day free trial on monthly billing. Hostinger refunds a hosting plan within 30 days of purchase. The guide on the hosting money back guarantee explains what such a refund covers.
Does the Namecheap cart show the renewal price?
No, not next to the plan. On 13 October 2026 the cart marked each hosting line as set to auto-renew and showed a crossed-out regular price, but it did not print a renewal price beside the plan. Look up the renewal price on the Namecheap site before you buy a 2-year period.
Which Namecheap plan had the biggest discount?
Stellar Plus, with 63% off for 24 months. It was not the smallest plan: the smallest, Stellar, had 56% off for 24 months.