Head-to-head · Shared Web Hosting
LWS vs Hostinger
LWS leads on 3 checks, Hostinger on 0, and 2 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 scoreLWS · 9.1/10
- Free planonly LWS
LWS scores higher on our rubric for shared web hosting: 9.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #12.
LWS offers free plan; Hostinger doesn't. LWS leads on storage: 100 GB versus 10 GB. LWS leads on websites included: 3 websites versus 1 websites. On backup frequency, LWS gives you Daily where Hostinger offers Weekly.
LWS is the better fit for budget users wanting generous storage and a free plan. Hostinger is the better fit for beginners wanting managed hosting and site tools.
- LWS fits best
Budget users wanting generous storage and a free plan
- Hostinger fits best
Beginners wanting managed hosting and site tools
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Side by side
| Feature | LWS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Hostinger 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Shared Web Hosting | #12 in Shared Web Hosting |
| Best for | Budget users wanting generous storage and a free plan | Beginners wanting managed hosting and site tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | €3.99/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Features LWS 2/2 · Hostinger 2/2 | ||
| Free SSL | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free migration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Storage | 100 GB (best) | 10 GB |
| Websites included | 3 websites (best) | 1 websites |
| Backup frequency | Daily | Weekly |
| Email accounts | 5 accounts | Not checked yet |
| Control panel | Custom | Custom |
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| Our verdict | LWS provides shared Linux web hosting for individuals, businesses, associations and public institutions. Its web platform combines SSD storage, domain services, professional email, SSL certificates, PHP/MySQL hosting and one-click CMS… Read the review → |
Hostinger provides managed shared web hosting for individuals, bloggers, small businesses, creators, developers, agencies, and WordPress users. Its web-based platform brings hosting together with custom domains, business email, free SSL… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
LWS — where it wins
- Free hosting option for simple sites
- 100 GB SSD storage and three websites from €3.99/month
- Daily backups, SSL, migration help and Cloudflare tools
Where it doesn't
- Free hosting does not support PHP or MySQL
- Free hosting requires maintaining a LWS domain registration
- Advanced plans are needed for more websites and email accounts
Hostinger — where it wins
- Managed hosting includes SSL, backups, CDN, migration, and email
- Supports WordPress, Node.js, ecommerce features, and AI tools
- Connects with Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Hotjar, and Google Ads
Where it doesn't
- The Single plan supports one website
- Backups run weekly
- There is no free plan
- LWS9.1/10 · Free plan
A budget-friendly host with a free option, generous storage and practical site tools.
Visit LWSFull verdict → - Hostinger8.0/10 · Paid
A managed hosting package for beginners, WordPress users, creators, and small businesses.
Visit HostingerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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