Web hosting
HostGator
Shared web hosting with a free first-year domain, free SSL and unmetered bandwidth.
- From
- $3.75/mo
- Free plan or trial
- No
- Checked
- Oct 18, 2026
Overview
- Plans: 4 paid plans, from $3.75/mo (Hatchling) to $13.95/mo (Pro).
- Compared on: web hosting
Best for: many small sites on a 3-year budget.
What's good
- Hatchling allows 10 websites with 10 GB SSD storage and unmetered bandwidth
- Free domain for the first year on 12- to 36-month terms, plus free SSL
- Free Cloudflare CDN, malware scanning, a firewall and DDoS protection
Watch out for
- The $3.75 price needs a 36-month prepay and renews at $10.99/month
- Chat-only support on Hatchling, and a $17.99 domain fee if you cancel in the first year
Where we compare it
- Bluehost alternatives$3.75/month on a 36-month term (Hatchling, $135 upfront), renews at $10.99/month
- Hostinger alternatives$3.75/month on a 36-month term (Hatchling, $135 upfront), renews at $10.99/month
HostGator pricing
| Plan | Price | Renews at | Specs / includes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchling | $3.75/mo | $10.99/mo | 10 GB SSD | 36-month term, $135.00 upfront. 12-month term: $4.21/mo ($50.49). Monthly: $12.95. Free domain for the first year on 12-month or longer terms. |
| Baby | $4.50/mo | $16.49/mo | 20 GB SSD | 36-month term, $162.00 upfront. Labelled 'Recommended'. 12-month term: $5.10/mo ($61.20). Monthly: $13.95. |
| Business | $6.25/mo | $21.99/mo | 50 GB SSD | 36-month term, $225.00 upfront. 12-month term: $7.01/mo ($84.15). Monthly: $18.95. Free domain privacy for the first year. |
| Pro | $13.95/mo | $29.69/mo | 100 GB SSD | 36-month term, $502.20 upfront. 12-month term: $16.11/mo ($193.29). Monthly: $34.99. |
Prices in US dollars from HostGator's own site, checked Oct 18, 2026: hostgator.com/web-hosting
Free plan
No free plan or trial; 30-day money-back guarantee (not on monthly terms)
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FAQ
How much does HostGator cost?
HostGator's cheapest paid plan is Hatchling at $3.75/mo, 36-month term, $135.00 upfront, renewing at $10.99/mo (checked Oct 18, 2026 on HostGator's own site).
Does HostGator have a free plan?
No. 30-day money-back guarantee; not for monthly terms or renewals.
What are the best alternatives to HostGator?
Other web hosting options we've checked: Hosting.com ($1.99/mo), Namecheap ($2.28/mo), DreamHost ($2.89/mo), GreenGeeks ($2.95/mo).
This page is built from the prices and facts we checked on each tool's own site. We haven't tested HostGator hands-on.How we work