Speed
4.1
Support
4.3
Value
4.2
Features
4.3
Reliability
4.3
The verdict
HostGator is a widely recognized brand offering unmetered bandwidth across shared, VPS, dedicated and reseller hosting. Its gator-branded control panel and drag-and-drop builder make it approachable for small businesses.
Best for:
Small business websites
Resellers
New website owners
What you get
- Unmetered bandwidth
- Free website transfer
- 45-day money-back
- One-click installs
- Free SSL
Plans & pricing
Hatchling
$2.75/mo
- 1 Website
- Unmetered Bandwidth
Baby
$3.50/mo
- Unlimited Websites
- Free SSL
The trade-off
In its favour
- Well-known, established brand
- Unmetered bandwidth on all tiers
- Flexible reseller plans
Worth knowing
- Renewal pricing much higher
- Upsells at checkout
Infrastructure & support
Support channels
- 24/7 live chat
- 24/7 phone support
- Email ticketing
Data centers
- United States (Houston, TX)
- United States (Provo, UT)
Common questions
Does HostGator support Windows hosting?
No, HostGator focuses on Linux-based hosting environments.