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Hostwinds

Flexible WordPress hosting with unlimited resources and 24/7 support
Hostwinds is a web hosting provider offering WordPress, shared, business, reseller, VPS, cloud, and dedicated hosting. Its WordPress plans are aimed at bloggers, professionals, small businesses, and growing websites that want cPanel, SSL, unlimited bandwidth, and simple WordPress installation without managing a server.

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4.4

Pricing

Basic
$ 6.99
Advanced
$ 8.99
Ultimate
$ 10.99
Basic
$ 11.99
Advanced
$ 13.99
Ultimate
$ 16.99
Basic
$ 6.99
Advanced
$ 8.99
Ultimate
$ 10.99
VPS 1
$ 0.00
VPS 2
$ 4.99
VPS 3
$ 8.24
VPS 4
$ 9.99
VPS 5
$ 10.99
VPS 6
$ 12.74
VPS 7
$ 15.99
VPS 8
$ 16.49
VPS 9
$ 18.99
VPS 10
$ 20.99
VPS 11
$ 24.99
VPS 12
$ 28.99
VPS 13
$ 29.99
VPS 14
$ 34.49
VPS 15
$ 34.99
VPS 16
$ 38.24
VPS 17
$ 42.74
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Servers locations

United States
Netherlands
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Hostwinds Prices and Plans

Hostwinds offers three WordPress hosting tiers based mainly on the number of domains you need to host. All three plans provide unlimited disk space and bandwidth, while the domain allowance increases from one on Basic to unlimited on Ultimate.
Plan Name
Space
CPU
RAM
Bandwidth
Price
Basic
Unlimited
Not specified
Not specified
Unlimited
$ 6.99/
Monthly
Details
Advanced
Unlimited
Not specified
Not specified
Unlimited
$ 8.99/
Monthly
Details
Ultimate
Unlimited
Not specified
Not specified
Unlimited
$ 10.99/
Monthly
Details
Plan Name
Space
CPU
RAM
Bandwidth
Price
Basic
Unlimited
Not specified
Not specified
Unlimited
$ 11.99/
Monthly
Details
Advanced
Unlimited
Not specified
Not specified
Unlimited
$ 13.99/
Monthly
Details
Ultimate
Unlimited
Not specified
Not specified
Unlimited
$ 16.99/
Monthly
Details
Plan Name
Space
CPU
RAM
Bandwidth
Price
Basic
Unlimited
Not specified
Not specified
Unlimited
$ 6.99/
Monthly
Details
Advanced
Unlimited
Not specified
Not specified
Unlimited
$ 8.99/
Monthly
Details
Ultimate
Unlimited
Not specified
Not specified
Unlimited
$ 10.99/
Monthly
Details
Plan Name
Space
CPU
RAM
Bandwidth
Price
VPS 1
Unlimited
Not specified
Not specified
$ 0.00/
Monthly
Details
VPS 2
30 GB
1 GB
1 core
$ 4.99/
Monthly
Details
VPS 3
30 GB
1 GB
1 core
$ 8.24/
Monthly
Details
VPS 4
50 GB
2 GB
1 core
$ 9.99/
Monthly
Details
VPS 5
30 GB
1 GB
1 core
$ 10.99/
Monthly
Details
VPS 6
30 GB
1 GB
1 core
$ 12.74/
Monthly
Details
VPS 7
50 GB
2 GB
1 core
$ 15.99/
Monthly
Details
VPS 8
50 GB
2 GB
1 core
$ 16.49/
Monthly
Details
VPS 9
75 GB
4 GB
2 cores
$ 18.99/
Monthly
Details
VPS 10
50 GB
2 GB
1 cores
$ 20.99/
Monthly
Details
VPS 11
75 GB
4 GB
2 cores
$ 24.99/
Monthly
Details
VPS 12
100 GB
6 GB
2 cores
$ 28.99/
Monthly
Details
VPS 13
75 GB
4 GB
1 cores
$ 29.99/
Monthly
Details
VPS 14
75 GB
4 GB
2 cores
$ 34.49/
Monthly
Details
VPS 15
100 GB
6 GB
2 cores
$ 34.99/
Monthly
Details
VPS 16
100 GB
6 GB
1 cores
$ 38.24/
Monthly
Details
VPS 17
100 GB
6 GB
2 cores
$ 42.74/
Monthly
Details

Pros and Cons

Pros

Unlimited bandwidth on WordPress plans

Unlimited disk space on all WordPress plans

Free SSL certificates

cPanel is included

Softaculous makes WordPress installation easy

Unlimited databases and email accounts

Complimentary migration for new WordPress hosting orders

24/7/365 live chat and ticket support

Cons

No free domain is listed with the WordPress plans

Backups are handled through a separate backup service rather than being clearly included as a standard WordPress plan feature

Basic WordPress hosting supports only one domain

Advanced supports only four domains

Higher resource needs may require moving to VPS or cloud hosting

The cheapest WordPress price is higher than some entry-level shared hosting offers

Dedicated infrastructure options require a more technical setup than WordPress hosting

SSL with additional features may require a paid certificate

Hostwinds Features

Feature

Description

WordPress Optimization
Hostwinds says its WordPress hosting is optimized to provide fast and reliable performance for WordPress websites.
Unlimited Bandwidth
All three WordPress plans list unlimited bandwidth, making the plans suitable for sites that need room to handle growing visitor traffic.
Unlimited Disk Space
The Basic, Advanced, and Ultimate WordPress plans all list unlimited disk space.
Free SSL
Hostwinds provides free SSL certificates. Its documentation says a DV SSL certificate is installed automatically once the domain points to the hosting account.
cPanel
The latest cPanel gives users a familiar interface for managing files, databases, email, domains, and other hosting settings.
Softaculous
Softaculous makes WordPress installation simple. Users can install WordPress from cPanel without manually uploading the application files.
Free Dedicated IP
Hostwinds lists a free dedicated IP among the features included with its WordPress hosting.
WordPress Migration
New customers can request complimentary migration help, which can reduce the work involved in moving an existing WordPress website.
Email and Databases
Hostwinds includes unlimited email accounts and unlimited databases, useful for business websites that need multiple mailboxes or WordPress databases.
24/7 Support
Hostwinds provides 24/7/365 live chat and ticket support across its hosting services.

Rating Breakdown

These scores consider the price, included WordPress features, infrastructure, ease of website management, and available customer support. The assessment also considers where Hostwinds is a good fit and where buyers may need to purchase additional services or upgrade.

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Score

Why This Score

Pricing
8.5
The starting price of $6.99 per month is reasonable considering the unlimited disk space and bandwidth included with the WordPress plan. However, buyers should check the final billing terms and any optional services before ordering.
Features
9.2
Hostwinds provides a strong set of WordPress basics, including SSL, cPanel, Softaculous, unlimited databases, email accounts, FTP accounts, and a dedicated IP.
Performance
8.8
Hostwinds uses SSD storage for its WordPress hosting and operates redundant infrastructure. Its published SLA provides a 99.9999% network and power uptime guarantee, although actual website speed depends on the site and its configuration.
Ease of Use
9.2
cPanel and Softaculous keep common website tasks straightforward, while one-click WordPress installation removes much of the technical setup.
Support
9.0
Hostwinds provides live chat and ticket support around the clock, along with documentation and tutorials.
Overall
8.9
Hostwinds is a strong option for users who want straightforward WordPress hosting with generous core limits and a familiar control panel.

What is Hostwinds?

Hostwinds is a web hosting company that provides several types of hosting under one platform. Its services include shared hosting, business hosting, reseller hosting, WordPress hosting, VPS, cloud servers, and dedicated servers. This gives customers a path to move to a larger hosting setup as their website needs increase. Hostwinds says it operates its own infrastructure rather than relying entirely on third-party hosting providers.

For WordPress users, Hostwinds offers three plans: Basic, Advanced, and Ultimate. The plans start at $6.99 per month and include unlimited disk space and bandwidth. The main difference between them is the number of domains they support. Basic supports one domain, Advanced supports four, and Ultimate supports unlimited domains.

Getting a WordPress site running does not require a manual server setup. Hostwinds provides cPanel and Softaculous, which can be used to install WordPress with a few clicks. The company also offers a free SSL certificate, unlimited databases, unlimited email accounts, unlimited FTP accounts, and a free dedicated IP with its WordPress hosting.

Hostwinds can also help customers move an existing WordPress website. Its WordPress hosting page says new customers can request a complimentary migration, with migration specialists handling the transfer. The service also includes 24/7/365 support through live chat and tickets.

Key Features of Hostwinds

  • WordPress hosting starting at $6.99 per month
  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • Unlimited disk space
  • Free SSL certificates
  • Latest cPanel control panel
  • Softaculous one-click WordPress installation
  • Unlimited databases
  • Unlimited email accounts
  • Unlimited FTP accounts
  • Unlimited subdomains
  • Free dedicated IP
  • Weebly site builder
  • Solid-state drives
  • Instant account setup
  • 24/7/365 support
  • Complimentary WordPress migration for new orders
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Last Updated
August 28, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hostwinds has dedicated WordPress hosting plans called Basic, Advanced, and Ultimate.

Yes. Free SSL certificates are included with Hostwinds WordPress hosting. A domain-validated SSL certificate is installed automatically after the domain is pointed to the account.

The WordPress plans list unlimited bandwidth and unlimited disk space. The number of domains varies by plan.

Backups are available, but they are handled as a backup service rather than being presented as a standard WordPress plan feature. Hostwinds says shared and business hosting backups run nightly when the backup service is enabled.

Yes. Hostwinds says new customers can request complimentary WordPress migration assistance after ordering a new service.