On price, Namecheap starts lower at $1.58/mo against $1.99/mo for Hostinger. Hostinger carries the higher rating overall, at 4.8/5, and Hostinger reports the better tracked uptime at 99.95%. Namecheap has been operating longer, since 2000.
If entry price is what decides it, start with Namecheap. If rating and reliability matter more than the sticker price, Hostinger has the edge. Either way, read the full profile before you buy — the trade-offs section on each page covers what the summary numbers leave out.