Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · WHMCS Hosting

Hostwinds WHMCS Hosting vs Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Hostwinds WHMCS Hosting #2 in WHMCS Hosting 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Hostwinds
Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting #8 in WHMCS Hosting 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Hoyist

Hostwinds WHMCS Hosting leads on 0 checks, Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHostwinds WHMCS Hosting · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceHoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting · $5.99/mo
  • Most featuresHostwinds WHMCS Hosting · 3 of 3

Hostwinds WHMCS Hosting scores higher on our rubric for whmcs hosting: 8.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting is cheaper to start at $5.99/mo against $10/mo.

Hostwinds WHMCS Hosting is the better fit for small resellers seeking turnkey WHMCS setup. Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting is the better fit for budget-conscious hosting resellers.

  • Hostwinds WHMCS Hosting fits best

    Small resellers seeking turnkey WHMCS setup

  • Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting fits best

    Budget-conscious hosting resellers

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature Hostwinds WHMCS Hosting 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.7
Ranking #2 in WHMCS Hosting #8 in WHMCS Hosting
Best for Small resellers seeking turnkey WHMCS setup Budget-conscious hosting resellers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $10/mo $5.99/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Tickets · 24/7 Live chat · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hostwinds WHMCS Hosting 3/3 · Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting 2/3
WHMCS license included ✓ ✓
WHMCS auto-install ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Backups included ✓ ✓
Specs
Hosting type Reseller Reseller
Storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Support availability 24/7 24/7
Our review
Pros
  • Includes a WHMCS license, reseller module and technician installation
  • Automates customer service deployment and credential welcome emails
  • Nightly backups and 24/7 support by chat and tickets
  • Every plan includes a free WHMCS license and cPanel accounts.
  • Plans include unmetered NVMe storage, unlimited email, and backups.
  • White-label branding, SSL, migrations, and 24/7 support are included.
Cons
  • Only one listed plan: White Label at $10/month
  • Reselling is limited to Hostwinds shared, business, VPS and license products
  • Retail pricing is yours to set, but Hostwinds charges still apply
  • There is no free plan; all listed plans are paid monthly subscriptions.
  • The offering focuses on reseller hosting rather than general-purpose hosting.
  • Monthly plan figures vary with the billing-cycle selector.
Our verdict

Hostwinds WHMCS Hosting is a white-label reseller hosting plan for agencies and entrepreneurs who want to sell hosting and related services under their own brand. It is aimed at solo operators and small businesses looking for a ready-made…

Read the review →

Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting is a cloud-based service for individuals and businesses that want to sell web hosting under their own branding. Its plans pair cPanel reseller accounts with a free WHMCS license, making the product a fit for…

Read the review →
  1. Hostwinds WHMCS HostingWHMCS Hosting 8.8Paid
  2. Hoyist WHMCS Reseller HostingWHMCS Hosting 7.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Hostwinds WHMCS Hosting — where it wins

    • Includes a WHMCS license, reseller module and technician installation
    • Automates customer service deployment and credential welcome emails
    • Nightly backups and 24/7 support by chat and tickets

    Where it doesn't

    • Only one listed plan: White Label at $10/month
    • Reselling is limited to Hostwinds shared, business, VPS and license products
    • Retail pricing is yours to set, but Hostwinds charges still apply

  • Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting — where it wins

    • Every plan includes a free WHMCS license and cPanel accounts.
    • Plans include unmetered NVMe storage, unlimited email, and backups.
    • White-label branding, SSL, migrations, and 24/7 support are included.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; all listed plans are paid monthly subscriptions.
    • The offering focuses on reseller hosting rather than general-purpose hosting.
    • Monthly plan figures vary with the billing-cycle selector.
  • Hostwinds WHMCS Hosting8.8/10 · Paid

    A $10/month reseller plan bundles WHMCS setup, cPanel hosting and service automation.

    Visit HostwindsFull verdict →
  • Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting7.7/10 · Paid

    A paid reseller hosting service with WHMCS, cPanel accounts, and monthly plans from $5.99.

    Visit HoyistFull verdict →

More comparisons

All WHMCS hosting comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update