The verdict
HostGator takes it, 5–1 on rounds.
On the published figures and the independent review sites, HostGator takes 5 of 6 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.
Choose GoDaddy if…
- • You want GoDaddy's edge on how much storage you get
Choose HostGator if…
- • You want HostGator's edge on the price on the front page and what it costs when it renews
Round by round
- Round 1The price on the front pageHostGator winsHostGator8/10
$3.75/mo
Hatchling plan introductory price
- Hatchling plan, introductory price
Source: hostgator.com ↗
HostGator wins this round on what the company itself publishes.
- Round 2What it costs when it renewsHostGator winsGoDaddy5/10
$15.32
Economy renewal, worked out from the $551.63 three-year auto-renewal
- $15.32, against $10.99
Source: godaddy.com ↗
HostGator8/10$10.99
Hatchling renewal at the long-term rate (up to $17.59 on shorter terms)
Source: hostgator.com ↗
HostGator wins this round on what the company itself publishes.
- Round 3How long you can get your money backHostGator winsHostGator8/10
30 days
Money-Back Guarantee
- money-back guarantee, with a full refund of hosting fees in the first 30
Source: hostgator.com ↗
HostGator wins this round on what the company itself publishes.
- Round 4What customers say on TrustpilotHostGator winsGoDaddy5/10
4.4 out of 5
TrustScore from 143,827 reviews on Trustpilot
- 4.4 out of 5, against 4.6 out of 5
Source: trustpilot.com ↗
HostGator wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
- Round 5How many websites you can hostHostGator wins
HostGator wins this round on what the published sources say.
- Round 6How much storage you getGoDaddy wins
GoDaddy wins this round on what the published sources say.
Side by side
- money-back guarantee, with a full refund of hosting fees in the first 30
- Hatchling plan, introductory price
- $5.99, against $1.99
- $15.32, against $8.99
- 4.4 out of 5, against 4.6 out of 5
- $5.99, against $3.99
- $2.75, against $1.99
- $10.99, against $8.99
- Pro Email trial only, against 1 free mailbox
- 99.9%, against 99.99%