I tried out Hostinger for a couple of days and thought it was pretty good. The interface was clean, and everything seemed to work fine.
I ended up canceling because I didn’t need hosting at the time, but now I’m seeing a lot of people here who don’t seem to like it much?
(I also tried Namecheap before, but I found myself needing to reach out to support pretty often)
EDIT: I mostly just need a database for my iOS/Apple TV app to connect to and update the home screen.
A lot of folks here are developers who need reliable hosting for sites with steady traffic. Cheaper hosts like Hostinger work okay for personal projects but can struggle with more intensive demands.
If you only need a simple database, consider setting one up locally with something like a Raspberry Pi—or did you need it for a published app?
Have you ever bought a frozen pizza while starving and thought, ‘This can’t be that bad,’ only for it to turn out bland? That’s Hostinger—a cheap frozen pizza.
Lydia said:
Have you ever bought a frozen pizza while starving and thought, ‘This can’t be that bad,’ only for it to turn out bland? That’s Hostinger—a cheap frozen pizza.
Let’s not disrespect Totino’s Party Pizzas, please!
Hostinger really isn’t worth it, honestly.
Here’s my perspective on Hostinger as someone new to websites. Their prices are super cheap, which is great for someone just starting out and on a budget, like me. For basic blogs or websites that might not grow big, it’s okay to get your feet wet without spending a ton.
However, I wouldn’t recommend sticking with them long-term. My site loads a bit slow (about 2.5 seconds with almost no traffic), and I do plan to switch to something like Green Geeks if my site grows or when my contract ends. They aren’t very transparent in their marketing, but I’ve noticed a lot of hosts use similar tactics. Just my two cents.
Hostinger is super cheap—only about $1/month for basic shared hosting, so it’s one of the lowest-cost options out there. Their prices are good if you’re just trying to get a site live on a budget. If you want basic SSL for security and SEO, that’s something to keep in mind too.
I’ve used Hostinger for about a year and haven’t had any issues. Seems like it’s a popular opinion here to dislike them, but I haven’t had any problems.
They’ve been known to encourage fake positive reviews. A lot of the reviews you see might not be genuine. Something to consider if you’re deciding.
Elaina said:
They’ve been known to encourage fake positive reviews. A lot of the reviews you see might not be genuine. Something to consider if you’re deciding.
I remember hearing about that scandal—it’s wild.
Elaina said:
They’ve been known to encourage fake positive reviews. A lot of the reviews you see might not be genuine. Something to consider if you’re deciding.
Sadly, this kind of behavior isn’t unique to them, though.
@HostHustler
True, but Hostinger is one of the more extreme cases where they were caught and continued the practice openly. They’re on the more problematic end of things, which makes a difference for some people.
If you’re just using it locally, you could set up a basic server at home. Grab a cheap used computer, install Linux and MySQL, and you’re good to go. Great for learning, too!
Hostinger is really affordable if you commit to a long term. I used them for a while before moving to something more powerful.
It’s decent to start with, but you might want something else if your site gets bigger or you have bigger plans.