Best for: Simple sites that want unmetered everything at a low entry price
Our Verdict
Rating Breakdown
✅ Pros
- Unmetered storage and bandwidth on all shared plans
- Free domain, SSL, and site migration for the first year
- 24/7 phone and chat support
- Credit-backed 99.9% uptime guarantee
- Two decades of brand track record
❌ Cons
- Middling performance versus modern LiteSpeed rivals
- Steep renewal increases and frequent upsells
- Backups cost extra
Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Promo Price | Renewal | Sites | Storage | Bandwidth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchling | $3.75/mo | $11.95/mo | 1 | Unmetered | Unmetered |
| Baby | $4.50/mo | $15.95/mo | Unlimited | Unmetered | Unmetered |
| Business | $6.25/mo | $19.95/mo | Unlimited | Unmetered | Unmetered |
Prices are editorial estimates as of July 2026 — verify current pricing on HostGator's site.
Performance
Consistently average in our speed tests. Fine for brochure sites and low-traffic blogs; heavier sites will feel the difference against LiteSpeed-based competitors.
Support
24/7 phone and chat. Wait times fluctuate with demand and frontline answers can be scripted, but escalations do get resolved.
Where HostGator Ranks
- #8 in Shared Hosting
- #4 in Website Builders
- #6 in Cheap Hosting
- #7 in Dedicated Servers
- #6 in Reseller Hosting
HostGator FAQ
Is HostGator good hosting?
We rate HostGator 8.0/10 overall. HostGator is hosting comfort food: unmetered everything, phone support, a famous gator, and prices that look great until renewal. It does nothing badly and nothing exceptionally — newer rivals beat it on speed at the same price. It remains a reasonable pick for simple sites that value a known brand and unlimited headroom.
How much does HostGator cost?
HostGator plans start at $3.75/month (renewing from $11.95/month), with a 30 days money-back window. Prices are editorial estimates as of July 2026 — verify current pricing on HostGator's site.
What is HostGator best for?
Simple sites that want unmetered everything at a low entry price.