Namecheap
Best known as a domain registrar, Namecheap also offers solid budget shared hosting under its Stellar brand. EasyWP managed WordPress and free WhoisGuard privacy protection on all domains make it a convenient one-stop-shop for small sites.
Pricing Plans
| Plan | Price/mo | CPU | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar | $1.98 | Shared | Shared | 20GB SSD | Unmetered | 3 websites, free SSL, free domain 1st year |
| Stellar Plus | $2.98 | Shared | Shared | Unlimited SSD | Unmetered | Unlimited websites, unlimited storage, AutoBackup |
| Stellar Business | $4.98 | Shared (enhanced) | Shared | Unlimited SSD | Unmetered | Unlimited websites, dedicated IP, Imunify360 security |
| EasyWP Starter | $3.88 | Shared (managed WP) | 512MB | 10GB SSD | 50GB | Managed WordPress, 50K visits/mo, automatic updates |
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Namecheap started as a domain registrar in 2000 and is now one of the largest in the world, currently managing over 17 million domains. Its shared hosting is competitively priced and particularly convenient for anyone already using Namecheap for domains, since DNS management, SSL certificates, and hosting are all in one dashboard.
EasyWP
EasyWP is Namecheap’s managed WordPress platform, separate from the standard cPanel shared hosting. It uses a containerised stack with automatic WordPress updates, a CDN, and staging, making it a budget alternative to Kinsta or WP Engine.
Domain Perks
Free WhoisGuard privacy protection is included on all Namecheap domains for life (most competitors charge $10+/year for WHOIS privacy). The combination of cheap domains and cheap hosting makes Namecheap excellent value as a bundled provider.
cPanel & Security
Standard shared hosting runs cPanel with Softaculous, Imunify360 security on Business plans, and one-click WordPress installs. Free SSL via Comodo/Sectigo PositiveSSL is included.
Verdict
Best value for budget-conscious users who also register domains. EasyWP is a compelling managed WordPress option for low-traffic sites. Renewal prices are notably reasonable compared to competitors.