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Head-to-head · WHMCS Hosting

KnownHost WHMCS Hosting vs Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score KnownHost WHMCS Hosting #6 in WHMCS Hosting 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit KnownHost
Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting #8 in WHMCS Hosting 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Hoyist

KnownHost WHMCS Hosting leads on 0 checks, Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKnownHost WHMCS Hosting · 7.9/10

KnownHost WHMCS Hosting scores higher on our rubric for whmcs hosting: 7.9 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting offers whmcs license included; KnownHost WHMCS Hosting doesn't.

KnownHost WHMCS Hosting is the better fit for resellers wanting managed WHMCS-ready hosting. Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting is the better fit for budget-conscious hosting resellers.

  • KnownHost WHMCS Hosting fits best

    Resellers wanting managed WHMCS-ready hosting

  • Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting fits best

    Budget-conscious hosting resellers

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Side by side

Feature KnownHost WHMCS Hosting 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.7
Ranking #6 in WHMCS Hosting #8 in WHMCS Hosting
Best for Resellers wanting managed WHMCS-ready hosting Budget-conscious hosting resellers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $5.99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Live chat · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features KnownHost WHMCS Hosting 2/3 · Hoyist WHMCS Reseller Hosting 2/3
WHMCS license included — ✓ (best)
WHMCS auto-install ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Backups included ✓ ✓
Specs
Hosting type Reseller Reseller
Storage 40 GB Not checked yet
Support availability 24/7 24/7
Our review
Pros
  • cPanel/WHM access with WHMCS installation through Softaculous
  • White-label branding, custom DNS and hostnames
  • Daily backups, free SSL certificates and free migrations
  • 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
  • WHMCS licensing is optional rather than included
  • Plans require a three-year commitment and renew at higher monthly rates
  • The service is reseller hosting, not a general-purpose hosting plan
  • 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

KnownHost WHMCS Hosting is managed reseller hosting for freelancers, agencies and hosting businesses that want to bill and provision client accounts. Plans include cPanel and WHM reseller access, while Softaculous supports WHMCS…

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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…

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  1. KnownHost WHMCS HostingWHMCS Hosting 7.9Paid
  2. Hoyist WHMCS Reseller HostingWHMCS Hosting 7.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • KnownHost WHMCS Hosting — where it wins

    • cPanel/WHM access with WHMCS installation through Softaculous
    • White-label branding, custom DNS and hostnames
    • Daily backups, free SSL certificates and free migrations

    Where it doesn't

    • WHMCS licensing is optional rather than included
    • Plans require a three-year commitment and renew at higher monthly rates
    • The service is reseller hosting, not a general-purpose hosting plan

  • 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.
  • KnownHost WHMCS Hosting7.9/10 · Paid

    Managed cPanel/WHM reseller hosting with WHMCS installation support, not an included license.

    Visit KnownHostFull 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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