GoDaddy vs Hostinger: website builder pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
GoDaddy’s website builder is now sold as Airo AI Builder. Each plan includes a monthly allowance of AI credits, and paid plans come with a free domain.
Hostinger sells its website builder with hosting included. The headline monthly price is a promotional rate on a 48-month term paid upfront; the plan then renews at a higher monthly rate.
Listed A to Z, from godaddy.com and hostinger.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Free, Starter, Professional, Ultimate
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free, Starter $9.99/mo, Professional $24.99/mo, Ultimate $99.99/mo billed annually.
- Main price table
- Cloud Startup, Premium, Unlimited
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Premium, Unlimited and Cloud Startup promo prices on a 48-month term and renewal rates.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: GoDaddy checked Nov 10, 2026, Hostinger checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. GoDaddy lists 4 entries (Free, Starter, Professional, Ultimate); Hostinger lists 3 (Cloud Startup, Premium, Unlimited).
- Lowest listed paid tier. GoDaddy: Starter $9.99/mo. Hostinger: Premium $1.99/mo, promo price. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. GoDaddy: Free: $0. Hostinger: none in the published plan table.
- How prices are quoted. GoDaddy: “Plans (billed annually)”. Hostinger: “Plans (48-month term)”.
GoDaddy plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 AI credits a month; unlimited preview sites and apps; no card required |
| Starter | $9.99/month | 150 AI credits a month; publish 1 site or app |
| Professional | $24.99/month | 300 AI credits a month; up to 10 sites; payments and bookings |
| Ultimate | $99.99/month | 750 AI credits a month |
Annual-billing prices as displayed. Paid plans include a free custom domain.
From godaddy.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: GoDaddy pricing.
Hostinger plans and prices
| Plan | Promo price | Paid today | Renews at | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Startup | $7.99/mo | $383.52 | $25.99/mo | Unlimited |
| Premium | $1.99/mo | $95.52 | $10.99/mo | Up to 3 |
| Unlimited | $2.79/mo | $133.92 | $16.99/mo | Unlimited |
From hostinger.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Hostinger pricing.
FAQ
How much does GoDaddy cost?
Free, Starter $9.99/mo, Professional $24.99/mo, Ultimate $99.99/mo billed annually. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does Hostinger cost?
Premium, Unlimited and Cloud Startup promo prices on a 48-month term and renewal rates. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do GoDaddy and Hostinger have a free option?
GoDaddy: Free: $0. Hostinger: none in the published plan table.
What is the cheapest paid plan, GoDaddy or Hostinger?
Lowest listed paid tier: GoDaddy Starter $9.99/mo; Hostinger Premium $1.99/mo, promo price (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, GoDaddy or Hostinger?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: godaddy.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and hostinger.com (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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