Compare Web Hosting Companies

About Our Web Hosting Comparison Chart

Sure, those monthly hosting rates look great, but you won't get anywhere in a couple of months.
If you're sincerely interested in developing your own website, you'll look at the big picture.
If your website doesn't take off like a rocket, you'll need to be persistent.
If it is an overnight success, you'll want to keep it.
Either way, it's much more realistic to view it as a long-term endeavor.
All of the prices in this comparison chart have been converted to a yearly web hosting expense.
These figures are based on new customer rates plus any applicable set-up fees and domain registration charges.
This will give you a much better idea of what your website is going to cost you to get started.

"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." - Lao-Tsu

Compare Web Hosting Companies

Web Hosting Company	Storage	Transfer /Month	Web Pages	Email Addresses	Cost /Year	Site Statistics	Templates	Comments
Host Gator	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	$ 74.40	Yes	4,500	Review
Yahoo! Web Hosting	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	1,000	$134.43	Yes	380	Review
iPower Web Hosting	1,500 GB	15 TB	1,500 GB	2,500	$ 59.40	Yes	289	Review
Lunarpages Hosting	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	$ 59.40	Yes	Yes	Review
Host Excellence	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	$ 71.40	Yes	Yes	Review
SiteBuildIt!	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	$299.00	Yes	Yes	Review
Homestead	5 GB	100 GB	100	5	$283.88	Yes	2,000	Review
Web.com	10 GB	Unlimited	500	50	$143.40	Yes	99	Review
Blue Host	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	2,500	$107.40	Yes	No	Review
Dotster.com	10 GB	300 GB	15	100	$ 69.00	Yes	$30-100	Review

This Side-By-Side Comparison of today's most popular website hosting companies will assist webmasters in comparing the most common features and prices (per year) by Web Host.
These hosting plans/packages all include a website domain name, more than five webpages, and more than one email address. Not all web hosting plans are shown for all hosting companies.
Minimum hosting plans are included for the purposes of comparing web host pricing.
Any promotional pricing offered by these web hosting companies may no longer be in effect and renewals will revert to regular hosting rates.
All of the information shown in this comparison chart came from the websites of the web hosting companies.

Web Hosting Company Comments

Host Gator

Possibly the best value, especially for those who prefer templates.
With 4,500 to work with, you should be able to find the right one.
CPanel, 45 Day Refund and Free Domain Transfer.

Yahoo! Web Hosting

You shouldn't have too much trouble getting started with video tutorials, 24 hour email and phone support.
"Only" a thousand email addresses, but that's probably enough. ;)

iPower Web Hosting

Plan limitations are ridiculously high. Would be #1 pick if there were more templates.
Price indicated is for first year only. Renewal price would be $95.40 based on current regular web host pricing.

Lunarpages Hosting

Least expensive hosting compared to others.
Wordpress themes offered. Not clear how many free templates are included.

Host Excellence

Offers hosting on both Linux and Windows platforms. Number of templates is not clear.
You should note that the yearly hosting price indicated is based on a 2 year agreement.

SiteBuildIt!

If you are new to web designing, you could save months of frustration by not having to learn HTML.
May appear to be the most expensive web hosting company, but it includes everything.
Very difficult to compare with other web hosts because of the numerous integrated utilities.
Things like Search Engine Optimization and research tools, and unlimited single and multiple sequential autoresponders are not included by the "cheaper" hosting companies.
Separate autoresponder services cost at least half this alone. Definitely worth a look.

Homestead

30 Day Free Trial includes website hosting, website building software, traffic reports, 25 MB of website storage space, and toll-free phone support and email support.

Web.com

Point & click editing/publishing, business form builder, blogs and photo gallery.

Blue Host

Form-mail scripts, web blogs, guestbook, poll and survey software.
Offers additional savings if you are willing to pre-pay for 2 or 3 years of hosting.
Appears as though you need your own design software.

Dotster.com

Not clear if blog, feedback form and forums add-ons are free.
Templates are available for an additional $30 - $100 each.
Also appears that you need your own design software.

These comparisons are solely based on prices and features offered by the various web hosting companies.
This information is compiled as a courtesy and it is your responsibility to confirm the accuracy of such.
The results indicated are strictly derived from in-house research and should be further investigated by you prior to any purchase.
We feel that all of the web hosts indicated in this survey are from quality, reliable and reputable companies.
We do not assume responsibility and will not be held liable for any situations that may arise due to errors or omissions of information contained herein.
You should take the time to carefully consider what each of these web hosting companies include with their package.