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Compare Hostinger and cPanel 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.99 Per Month
No pricing available
Hostinger
Star Rating
(717)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.99 Per Month
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Star Rating
(186)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that cPanel excels in its Control Panel Integration, scoring 9.0, which allows for seamless management of hosting services. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface makes it easy to navigate and manage multiple domains effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Hostinger shines in Ease of Setup with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for beginners. Users on G2 highlight the one-click installation feature for popular CMS platforms, which simplifies the initial setup process significantly.
- Users say that cPanel's File Management capabilities are robust, scoring 9.0. Reviewers appreciate features like the built-in file manager and FTP access, which provide comprehensive control over website files.
- Reviewers mention that Hostinger offers a competitive Entry Level Price, starting at $2.99, making it an attractive option for small businesses looking to minimize costs while still receiving quality service.
- Users report that cPanel has a slight edge in Database Support, scoring 9.0 compared to Hostinger's 8.6. Reviewers highlight the ease of managing databases through phpMyAdmin, which is integrated into the cPanel interface.
- G2 users note that while both products have strong Quality of Support, cPanel scores 8.6, slightly ahead of Hostinger's 8.7. Users mention that Hostinger's support is responsive, but cPanel's extensive documentation and community forums provide additional resources for troubleshooting.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hostinger
Managed WordPress Hosting
Starting at $2.99
Per Month
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cPanel
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Hostinger
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
619
9.1
149
Ease of Use
9.0
629
9.0
149
Ease of Setup
9.0
362
8.5
78
Ease of Admin
8.9
337
8.8
78
Quality of Support
8.7
614
8.5
126
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
328
8.9
72
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
622
8.3
141
Features by Category
Visibility
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
10.0
5
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Cloud environment support
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
8.8
133
Not enough data
8.9
138
Not enough data
8.7
141
Not enough data
8.5
137
Not enough data
8.4
121
Not enough data
Security
8.9
135
Not enough data
8.6
127
Not enough data
8.4
125
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
Free Resources
8.7
140
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
9.5
141
Not enough data
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
8.7
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Security - Domain Registrar
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar
8.0
11
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
Support and service - Domain Registrar
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar
7.9
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting Management
8.7
343
8.9
108
8.8
344
8.9
107
8.4
336
8.9
110
8.9
338
9.0
107
8.7
298
8.7
93
8.3
289
8.8
96
8.4
269
8.3
89
8.8
327
9.0
111
8.6
310
9.0
107
8.6
307
8.5
110
Customizations
8.0
136
Not enough data
8.3
141
Not enough data
8.2
127
Not enough data
8.7
140
Not enough data
Growth
7.6
125
Not enough data
7.5
125
Not enough data
7.6
119
Not enough data
7.8
120
Not enough data
8.9
142
Not enough data
Content
8.2
134
Not enough data
8.1
130
Not enough data
8.1
125
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Support
8.8
87
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hostinger and cPanel are categorized as Virtual Private Servers (VPS) and Cloud Web Hosting
Unique Categories
Hostinger is categorized as WordPress Hosting, Shared Hosting, Website Builder, Domain Registrars, and Managed Hosting
cPanel is categorized as Reseller Hosting and Server Monitoring
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hostinger
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
cPanel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
12.4%
Marketing and Advertising
11.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Retail
4.0%
Internet
3.4%
Other
58.9%
Information Technology and Services
26.6%
Computer Software
11.6%
Marketing and Advertising
10.4%
Internet
6.9%
Entertainment
4.0%
Other
40.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Hostinger
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rahul N.
Verified User in Computer Software
The best part about hostinger is that it helps the user to find domains and how to host the website very easily and also the cpannel in the hostinger which makes it very easy to manage the files in our domain.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Management Consulting
Reviews are not clear on the rewards, despite multiple attempts.
cPanel
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Layla B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Cpanel is a tool that allows to have control of the server in addition to how easy it is, it allows to control different aspects of the servers. This software in addition to protecting the servers is extraordinary the administration that has. It is...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The Cpanel increased the prices too much and started charging on basis of the number of account which is so painful and expensive to webhosting companies like us so it urged us to move from cpanel to anyother platform so I moved the CWP pro platform and...
Rahul N.
Verified User in Computer Software
The best part about hostinger is that it helps the user to find domains and how to host the website very easily and also the cpannel in the hostinger which makes it very easy to manage the files in our domain.
Layla B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Cpanel is a tool that allows to have control of the server in addition to how easy it is, it allows to control different aspects of the servers. This software in addition to protecting the servers is extraordinary the administration that has. It is...
Verified User in Management Consulting
Reviews are not clear on the rewards, despite multiple attempts.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The Cpanel increased the prices too much and started charging on basis of the number of account which is so painful and expensive to webhosting companies like us so it urged us to move from cpanel to anyother platform so I moved the CWP pro platform and...
Discussions
Does Hostinger provide cPanel?
8 comments
CS
Yes and No. Hostinger has a hosting dashboard called hPanel that is modernized version of cPanel. HPanel's User-interface is different in looks than cPanel...Read more
How do I host a website on Hostinger?
3 comments
AM
Its really easily, just purchase an domain and give your website code to the hostinger and let hostinger do its work or you can use wordpress, which is...Read more
Does Hostinger have a website builder?
3 comments
MA
Yes. Currently, Hostinger provide its own website builder.Read more
What is best option if we want to switch away from cPanel (not Plesk)
1 comment
AY
If you are looking for an alternative panel as cPanel changed their pricing and most of the providers are now switching from cPanel to other management...Read more
Pricing Hike
1 comment
DS
They have changed their business model and revenue generation model it's just the up-gradation for the better product and quality.Read more
Why would you go for cPanel when there are better alternatives like DirectAdmin?
1 comment
SH
The extensive ability of this app far surpases that of DirectAdmin, not to mention, the free on-demand support.Read more
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