Head-to-head · Linux Web Hosting
KnownHost Shared Hosting vs Hawk Host
KnownHost Shared Hosting leads on 0 checks, Hawk Host on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreKnownHost Shared Hosting · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting priceHawk Host · $1.99/mo
KnownHost Shared Hosting scores higher on our rubric for linux web hosting: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Hawk Host is cheaper to start at $1.99/mo against $6.71/mo. Hawk Host leads on storage: 15 GB versus 10 GB.
KnownHost Shared Hosting is the better fit for budget-conscious sites needing cPanel hosting. Hawk Host is the better fit for small sites needing shared hosting with cPanel.
- KnownHost Shared Hosting fits best
Budget-conscious sites needing cPanel hosting
- Hawk Host fits best
Small sites needing shared hosting with cPanel
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Side by side
| Feature | KnownHost Shared Hosting 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Hawk Host 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Linux Web Hosting | #4 in Linux Web Hosting |
| Best for | Budget-conscious sites needing cPanel hosting | Small sites needing shared hosting with cPanel |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $6.71/mo | $1.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Tickets, Email, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features KnownHost Shared Hosting 0/3 · Hawk Host 0/3 | ||
| Staging environment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| One-click installer | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Email hosting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Storage | 10 GB | 15 GB (best) |
| Websites included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Control panel | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Backup frequency | Daily | Daily |
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| Our verdict | KnownHost Shared Hosting is managed Linux web hosting for personal websites, blogs, small businesses, and small online stores. Its cPanel interface, email mailboxes, and Softaculous one-click application installation suit site owners who… Read the review → |
Hawk Host offers shared web hosting for individuals, developers, and businesses that want a cPanel-managed site. Its plans pair NVMe storage with LiteSpeed and CloudLinux, SSL certificates, email hosting, and daily offsite backups. The… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
KnownHost Shared Hosting — where it wins
- Basic includes cPanel, 10 GB NVMe storage, and free SSL.
- Daily JetBackup backups and free website migration assistance.
- Softaculous, LiteSpeed with LSCache, and Imunify360 are included.
Where it doesn't
- Basic is limited to 1 website, 10 GB storage, and 5 email accounts.
- There is no free plan.
- Dedicated IPv4 is listed only with the Premium plan.
Hawk Host — where it wins
- Starter includes 15GB NVMe storage and daily offsite backups.
- All plans include unlimited SSL, bandwidth, domains, and email.
- Free migration assistance and one-click application installation are included.
Where it doesn't
- The service is shared hosting, not a listed dedicated hosting option.
- Dedicated IP appears only on Plus and Turbo plans.
- Storage ranges from 15GB to 70GB across the four plans.
- KnownHost Shared Hosting9.4/10 · Paid
A budget-conscious cPanel host with daily backups, migration help, and tiered site limits.
Visit KnownHostFull verdict → - Hawk Host8.8/10 · Paid
cPanel shared hosting with daily backups and NVMe storage, from $5.99 per month.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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